Around Town

Published April 9, 2011 4:00am ET



Juanes: The Latin pop rock artist from Colombia performs. [7 p.m. Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax] Fete D’Ete: The Folger Consort performs French cantatas and suites. [8 p.m. Folger’s Elizabethan Theatre, 201 E. Capitol St. SE]

Faberge Egg Family Festival: A celebration of spring in traditional Russian style. [1 p.m. Hillwood Estate, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW]

Orli Shaham: The acclaimed Israeli pianist performs. [7:30 p.m. D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW]

Eric Mayo: The soul and R&B artist from Philadelphia performs. [8 p.m. Twins Jazz Club, 13444 U St. NW]

“King Lear”: Synetic Theater performs a wordless adaptation of the classic Shakespeare play. [7 p.m. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 Seventh St. NW]

Cross References: An exhibition of the symbol of Christianity in the Byzantine collection. [10 a.m. Dumbarton Oaks Museum, 1703 32nd St. NW]

Liberty North Community Market: A new open-air market with art, crafts, clothing, flowers, food, and more. [10 a.m. Open Lot, Fifth and I streets NW]

Kronos Quartet: The unique experimental music ensemble performs. [7 p.m. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park]

“An Ideal Husband”: A performance of Oscar Wilde’s comedy about public and private honor. [2 p.m. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW]

Underground scene

Old 97’s: The alternative country band from Dallas performs with Teddy Thompson. [8 p.m. 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW]

Peter Mulvey: The folk singer-songwriter performs with Po’ Girl. [7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 E. Maple Ave. Vienna]