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Friday, May 16
6:30-10 PM, Live music and cash bar; 6:30-9:30 PM, Dinner
Cusine Performance Smithsonian Jazz Cafe: Bob DeVos
Friday Evening Music & Dining Event
As part of this ongoing Friday evening event, the museum offers music by Washington's top jazz musicians and an a la carte dinner. This evening, Bob DeVos (guitar) performs. DeVos' sound is in the tradition of Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, and Jim Hall.
Notes:
• Tickets are available at the door or in advance by calling The Smithsonian Associates at 202-633-8801 or visiting online at www.smithsonianjazzcafe.org.
• Cash bar and dinner (starting at $11) not included in the cover charge.
• Smithsonian Jazz Cafe is a joint program produced by The Smithsonian Associates, Smithsonian Folkways, the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Museum of American History.
$12 cover charge; also see Note
Continues most Fridays through June 27 (except May 23, closed)
National Museum of Natural History
Location: Atrium Cafe (enter Constitution Ave.)
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Wednesday, May 21
6:45-9 PM
Lecture Cusine Easter Island: Myths and Reality
Illustrated Lecture, with light reception
Once home to a lost and enigmatic Polynesian culture, Easter Island, located off the coast of Chile, is today an important archaeological site. Tonight, the island's longtime resident archaeologist Claudio Cristino (associate professor of anthropology, University of Chile) discusses the most popular theories that have tried to solve the island's mysteries. The program concludes with a reception featuring Chilean cheeses and wines.
$40, general; $30, members; call 202-633-3030

Resident Associate Program
Location: American Indian Museum, Rasmuson Theater ***New Location***
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Friday, May 30
6:30-10 PM, Live music and cash bar; 6:30-9:30 PM, Dinner
Cusine Performance Smithsonian Jazz Cafe: Latin Jazz Night: Afro Bob Alliance
Friday Evening Music & Dining Event
As part of this ongoing Friday evening event, the museum offers music by Washington's top jazz musicians and an a la carte dinner. This evening, the seven-piece Afro Bop Alliance performs Afro-Cuban and Caribbean jazz with special guest Dave Samuels (vibraphone).
Notes:
• Tickets are available at the door or in advance by calling The Smithsonian Associates at 202-633-8801 or visiting online at www.smithsonianjazzcafe.org.
• Cash bar and dinner (starting at $11) not included in the cover charge.
• Smithsonian Jazz Cafe is a joint program produced by The Smithsonian Associates, Smithsonian Folkways, the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Museum of American History.
$12 cover charge; also see Note
Continues Fridays through June 27
National Museum of Natural History
Location: Atrium Cafe (enter Constitution Ave.)
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Monday, June 2
6:30 PM
Cusine Lecture Meet Chef Janis McLean at Morrison-Clark Restaurant
Food & Lecture Event
This evening, before serving a tantalizing Southern-inspired cuisine made with fresh, locally grown ingredients, Chef Janis McLean discusses first with the farmers the food they provided on the menu: David Smith of Springfield Farm, a farm that has been in his family since the 1600s, describes the sustainable methods he uses to raise his livestock; Bill Jones of Virginia's Babes in the Woods family-run farm tells of raising distinctively flavored Tamworth pigs in their natural habitat -- the forest -- free of hormones and antibiotics; and fisherman Gaylord Clark of Two Oceans Seafood explains how he sources his fish from strictly managed wild fisheries.
$145, general; $110, members; call 202-633-3030

Resident Associate Program
Location: Morrison-Clark Historic Hotel & Restaurant, 1015 L St., NW
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Thursday, June 5
7 PM See Note
Cusine Lecture Dinner with Socrates: Feasting in Ancient Greece
Lecture, with reception ***Sold Out***
In this entertaining and tasty evening at the Embassy of Greece, culinary historian Francine Segan shares the tales of the foods, etiquette, and dining customs of ancient Greece, including the philosophers' writings on wine, health, and even dinner party seating. Note: Ticket and photo ID required.
$80, general; $60, members; call 202-633-3030

Resident Associate Program
Location: Embassy of Greece, 2217 Massachusetts Ave., NW
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Friday, June 6
6:30-10 PM, Live music and cash bar; 6:30-9:30 PM, Dinner
Cusine Performance Smithsonian Jazz Cafe: The Statesmen of Jazz
Friday Evening Music & Dining Event
As part of this ongoing Friday evening event, the museum offers music by Washington's top jazz musicians and an a la carte dinner. This evening, the Statesmen of Jazz perform: Warren Vache (cornet), John Allred (trombone), Tardo Hammer (piano), Nicki Parrott (bass), and Leroy Williams (drums).
Notes:
• Tickets are available at the door or in advance by calling The Smithsonian Associates at 202-633-8801 or visiting online at www.smithsonianjazzcafe.org.
• Cash bar and dinner (starting at $11) not included in the cover charge.
• Smithsonian Jazz Cafe is a joint program produced by The Smithsonian Associates, Smithsonian Folkways, the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Museum of American History.
$12 cover charge; also see Note
Continues Fridays through June 27
National Museum of Natural History
Location: Atrium Cafe (enter Constitution Ave.)
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Friday, June 13
6:30-10 PM, Live music and cash bar; 6:30-9:30 PM, Dinner
Cusine Performance Smithsonian Jazz Cafe: Karen Gray with Buck Hill
Friday Evening Music & Dining Event
As part of this ongoing Friday evening event, the museum offers music by Washington's top jazz musicians and an a la carte dinner. This evening, Karen Gray (vocals) performs with Buck Hill (saxophone), Wayne Wilentz (piano), Jim McIntyre (bass), and Pete Chauvette (drums).
Notes:
• Tickets are available at the door or in advance by calling The Smithsonian Associates at 202-633-8801 or visiting online at www.smithsonianjazzcafe.org.
• Cash bar and dinner (starting at $11) not included in the cover charge.
• Smithsonian Jazz Cafe is a joint program produced by The Smithsonian Associates, Smithsonian Folkways, the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Museum of American History.
$12 cover charge; also see Note
Continues Fridays through June 27
National Museum of Natural History
Location: Atrium Cafe (enter Constitution Ave.)
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Saturday, June 14
7:30-10 AM
Family Cusine Demonstration Cockadoodle Zoo
FONZ-Members-Only Family Event
Wakey! Wakey! Come see how your animal friends start the day. This sneak peak shows that the animals' mornings are similar to yours: Some get their teeth brushed, some get a morning bath, and all want to know what's for breakfast. Also enjoy special animal demonstrations, games, and refreshments. Pajamas are optional!

Free, but for FONZ members only; to join, call 202-633-3034
National Zoo
Location: Throughout the Zoo
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Thursday, June 19
5-8 PM
Performance Cusine Take Five!
Performance
Kick back and unwind with great art, live jazz, and cool drinks in the Kogod Courtyard, where food and beverages are available for purchase. Today, composer Matt Grason and his band present a selection of modern jazz with a cool twist.
Free
Continues monthly, generally on the 3rd Thursday of the month
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Location: Kogod Courtyard
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Friday, June 20
6:30-10 PM, Live music and cash bar; 6:30-9:30 PM, Dinner
Cusine Performance Smithsonian Jazz Cafe: Latin Jazz Night -- Huascar Barradas
Friday Evening Music & Dining Event
As part of this ongoing Friday evening event, the museum offers music by Washington's top jazz musicians and an a la carte dinner. This evening, Venezuelan Huascar Barradas (flute) performs.
Notes:
• Tickets are available at the door or in advance by calling The Smithsonian Associates at 202-633-8801 or visiting online at www.smithsonianjazzcafe.org.
• Cash bar and dinner (starting at $11) not included in the cover charge.
• Smithsonian Jazz Cafe is a joint program produced by The Smithsonian Associates, Smithsonian Folkways, the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Museum of American History.
$12 cover charge; also see Note
Continues Friday, June 27
National Museum of Natural History
Location: Atrium Cafe (enter Constitution Ave.)
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Friday, June 27
6:30-10 PM, Live music and cash bar; 6:30-9:30 PM, Dinner
Cusine Performance Smithsonian Jazz Cafe: The Winard Harper Sextet
Friday Evening Music & Dining Event
As part of this ongoing Friday evening event, the museum offers music by Washington's top jazz musicians and an a la carte dinner. This evening, Winard Harper (drums) performs with his sextet.
Notes:
• Tickets are available at the door or in advance by calling The Smithsonian Associates at 202-633-8801 or visiting online at www.smithsonianjazzcafe.org.
• Cash bar and dinner (starting at $11) not included in the cover charge.
• Smithsonian Jazz Cafe is a joint program produced by The Smithsonian Associates, Smithsonian Folkways, the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Museum of American History.
$12 cover charge; also see Note
Last performance before going on summer hiatus
National Museum of Natural History
Location: Atrium Cafe (enter Constitution Ave.)
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