Around Town: Sept. 30

Published September 30, 2009 4:00am ET



Baseball: The Washington Nationals play the New York Mets. [4:35 p.m. Nationals Park, South Capitol Street Southeast]

Soccer: D.C. United plays San Juan Jabloteh. [8 p.m. RFK Stadium, 2400 E. Capitol St. SE]

Regina Spektor: The acoustic pop-punk singer/songwriter performs. [8 p.m. D.A.R. Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW]

Dr. Ruth E. Iskin: The art historian discusses the “New Woman” in impressionist painting. [8 p.m. Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW]

“Rediscovering U.S. Counterintelligence”: A discussion by insiders Jennifer E. Sims and Burton Gerber. [6:30 p.m. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW]

Mark Siegel: Writer discusses Benazir Bhutto’s book “Reconciliation: Islam, Democracy and the West.” [Noon. Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE]

Victoria Vox: The ukulele player and singer-songwriter from Baltimore performs her jazzy, playful music. [7:30 p.m. Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Md.]

Mediterranean Wines Festival: Taste wine and food from Spain, France, Italy, Croatia and more. [6:30 p.m. Whitemore House, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW]

“Black Pearl Sings!”: A play written by Frank Higgins and directed by Jennifer L. Nelson. [7:30 p.m. Fords Theater, 511 10th St. NW]

From There 2 Here: An exhibition of works by artists from around the country. [10 a.m. Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria]

Underground scene New Model Army: The British punk rock band performs. [8 p.m. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE]

Michelle Walker: The blues and jazz singer performs. [10 p.m. Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW]