A Day With the Artists: Jim Yellowhawk and Anthony Callaway discuss their works. [2 p.m. National Museum of the American Indian, Fourth Street and Independence Avenue SW]
Hard Copy: Curator Krystyna Wasserman discusses the book as art. [12 p.m. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW]
If Porcelain Could Speak: A lecture on the human drama that exhibition pieces have witnessed. [6:30 p.m. Hillwood Estate, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW]
Hannah Higgins: Art history professor discusses the grid as the most prominent structure in Western culture. [5:30 p.m. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW]
More Than Being Green: A symposium on environmentally and economically sustainable communities. [9:30 a.m. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW]
An American Family: Photojournalist Pam Spaulding discusses her exhibit “Three Decades With the McGarveys.” [7:30 p.m. National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW]
The Life and Impact of Ayn Rand: A panel discussion on the author’s ideas and relationships. [5 p.m. Cato Institute, 1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW]
Single Malt and Scotch Whiskey Extravaganza: Dinner and cigars with fine whiskey and whiskey experts. [7 p.m. J.W. Marriott Hotel, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW]
Rory Stuart: Jazz guitarist and composer from New York performs. [8 p.m. Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW]
Glenn Gary: The illusionist and comedian performs an intimate show. [8 p.m. Westin Hotel, 1400 M St. NW]
Underground scene Andrew Bird: Master folk rock artist plays with St. Vincent. [7 p.m. 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW]
