Around Town: Jan. 6

Published January 6, 2010 5:00am ET



Nick Jonas & the Administration: The Jonas brother embarks on a solo tour. [7 p.m. Warner Theatre, 1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW]

Steven Isserlis: Classical cellist performs works by Britten and Rachmaninoff with pianist Kirill Gerstein. [7:30 p.m. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW]

Sir Alan and the Calypso Ponzi Schemers: A classic calypso music ensemble performs. [6 p.m. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW]

Egil “Bud” Krogh: Former Nixon administration member talks about when President Nixon met Elvis Presley. [7 p.m. National Archives, Constitution Avenue and Ninth Street NW]

Conservation Clinics: Make an appointment to ask the experts about the condition of a painting, frame or sculpture that you own. [9 a.m. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW]

Introduction to Genealogy: Archives staff explains basic genealogical research in federal records. [11 a.m. National Archives, Constitution Avenue and Ninth Street NW]

Elements of Nature: An exhibit of equine and still-life paintings by Clarice Smith. [10 a.m. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW]

World View: An exhibit of the winners of the Smithsonian magazine photo contest. [8:30 a.m. Smithsonian Castle, 1000 Jefferson Drive SW]

Investigating Where We Live: An exhibit of local students’ work interpreting the neighborhoods of Columbia Heights, Shaw and U Street. [10 a.m. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW]

James F. Dicke II: An exhibit of new work by the nature and outer space painter. [11 a.m. Ralls Collection, 1516 31st St. NW]

Underground scene

Adam Franklin & Bolts of Melody: Guitar rocker performs with the Jet Age. [9 p.m. DC9, 1940 Ninth St. NW]

Childballads: Local rock and soul group performs with Miss Shevaughn and Typefighter. [9 p.m. Velvet Lounge, 915 U St. NW]