Around Town: Jan. 5

Published January 5, 2010 5:00am ET



Hockey: The Washington Capitals play the Montreal Canadiens. [7 p.m. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW]

Francois Ladrezeau: The Afro-Caribbean gwo ka drummer performs. [6 p.m. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW]

French Romantic Vocal Music: A classical ensemble performs works by Bizet, Lalo, Chausson and more. [12:10 p.m. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW]

Jerry Simmons: The author discusses his research on environmental change in the 1970s. [11 a.m. National Archives, Constitution Avenue and Seventh Street NW]

Telling Secrets: An exhibit of codes, captions and conundrums in contemporary art. [10 a.m. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW]

Holiday Magic: The fanciful garden train exhibit with fairy-tale settings is still on display. [10 a.m. U.S. Botanic Garden, 245 First St. SW]

Bilateral Engagement: A collaborative sculpture exhibition. [10 a.m. Art Museum of the Americas, 201 18th St. NW]

Blue Like Me: An exhibit works by the Indian-Jewish artist Siona Benjamin. [10 a.m. Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery, 1529 16th St. NW]

Underground scene

Spelling for Bees: The D.C. music collective performs. [7:30 p.m. Velvet Lounge, 915 U St. NW]

Pete Kennedy: The folk rock guitarist performs with Mark Stuart: [8:30 p.m. Iota Club, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington]

Escape the Armada: The local pop rock group performs with Sectr 24 and more. [6:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 E. Maple Ave., Vienna]