Basketball: The Washington Wizards play the Milwaukee Bucks. [7 p.m. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW]
Puscifer: Maynard James Keenan’s experimental comedy rock group performs with Uncle Scratch’s Gospel Revival. [8 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW]
“Era of Experiments”: A symposium on scientific expansion in the 17th to 19th centuries. [9 a.m. National Museum of American History, 1400 Constitution Ave. NW]
Vienna Piano Trio Concert: A performance celebrating Robert Schumann’s 200th birthday. [8 p.m. Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE]
Many Thousands Gone: An opening reception for an exhibit by painter Cynthia Farrell Johnson. [8 p.m. Parish Gallery, 1054 31st St. NW]
Shepherd School of Music: String students perform works by Mendelssohn, Barber and more. [6 p.m. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW]
Saturday
Basketball: The Georgetown Hoyas play the Cincinnati Bearcats. [Noon. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW]
Hockey: The Washington Capitals play the New York Rangers. [7 p.m. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW]
Roland Mesnier: The former White House pastry chef and author discusses and signs his books. [1 p.m. National Museum of American History, 1400 Constitution Ave. NW]
Family Day: A celebration of Women’s History Month with music, art and stamp activities, and more. [11:30 a.m. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW]
Art Auction Gala: A social event benefiting Washington Project for the Arts. [6 p.m. Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW]
La Carmentango: A tango and ballet opera company performs “Carmen.” [8 p.m. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW]
