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Friday, October 24
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Auction for Animals
Online Auction |
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The Friends of the National Zoo's (FONZ) Auction for Animals offers vacation getaways, Zoo tours, art, sports memorabilia, and more. Proceeds support animal care, science, education, and sustainability programs at the Zoo. Find special gifts for yourself or your loved ones -- it's never too early to start your holiday shopping. For details, see the Web site.
Daily through Oct. 26
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National Zoo
Location: On the Web at www.fonz.cmarket.com
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| 10:15 & 11:30 AM
Halloween Magic
Discovery Theater Performance |
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(for ages 2-8) Have Halloween fun in a magic show full of tricks-n-treats!
Note: $6, adults; $5, children (ages 2-16); $4, Resident Members.
Tickets required; call 202-633-8700 (see Note for prices)
Repeats Oct 25
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The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, Room 3111
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| 12:30 PM
The Panza Collection
Friday Gallery Talk |
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Curator Evelyn Hankins talks about the related exhibition.
Free
Continues most Fridays
Related Exhibition: The Panza Collection
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Location: Meet at information desk
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| 5:30-8:30 PM
Boo at the Zoo
Family Celebration |
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(for children 2-12 with their families; no tickets required for children under 2) Enjoy the holiday in a fun and safe environment; collect treats from more than 40 treat stations; walk along spooky trails and through haunted animal houses; participate in hands-on activities; listen to interpretive talks; and watch elephants stomp and smash pumpkins.
Notes:
• Purchase tickets on the Web at www.fonz.org/boo.htm.
• Animal houses close to the public at 4 PM and grounds close at 4:30 PM in preparation for this event.
$25, general; $15, FONZ members (ages 2+); see Note
Repeats Oct. 25-26
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National Zoo
Location: Throughout the Zoo
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| 7 PM
The Khayal Saga
Kumar Shahani Film Festival |
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(1988, 103 min., Hindi and Urdu with English subtitles, directed by Kumar Shahani, India) Legends and stories surrounding the vocal tradition of the khayal, a major element of Indian classical music, are woven together in a film that is internationally recognized as one of the most important documents of the tradition.
Free, but tickets (2 per person) distributed 1 hour before
Festival continues October 26 & 31 and November 2
Related Exhibition: Garden and Cosmos: The Royal Paintings of Jodhpur
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Freer, Meyer Auditorium
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| 7-8:30 PM, Reception
Poland: A Rich Tapestry
2-Day Program |
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This evening, cultural attache Mariusz Brymora, head of the Embassy of Poland's culture and public affairs department, opens the program by giving an overview of the building's unique art and architecture. The evening concludes with a sampling of Polish food and drink. Note: No door sales. Ticket and photo ID required for entry.
$135, general; $100, members; call 202-633-3030. See Note.
Continues Oct. 25
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Resident Associate Program
Location: Embassy of Poland, 2640 16th St., NW
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| 7:30 PM
Mexico's Day & Night of the Dead: Noche de Muertos
Performance |
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This evening, move to Latin rhythms of Sol y Canto -- with composer and guitarist Brian Amador and vocalist Rosi Amador and with special guest violinist Rebecca Strauss of Melodic Vision -- to honor the traditional Mexican holiday that celebrates life and defies the fear of death. This multimedia concert weaves poetry, voice, music, and visuals to animate the holiday's history, culture, and community spirit.
$25, general; $20, members; call 202-633-3030
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Resident Associate Program
Location: American Indian Museum, Rasmuson Theater (enter at Md. Ave.)
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| Last update: November 3, 2008, 08:42 |
