Around Town: Oct. 14

Published October 14, 2009 12:00am ET



Soccer: U.S. Men’s National Soccer plays Costa Rica National Soccer. [8 p.m. RFK Stadium, 2400 E. Capitol St. SE]

The Most Haunted Houses: A walking tour of the creepiest historical locations downtown. [7:30 p.m. Layfayette Square, Farragut West Metro station, 17th Street Northwest]

The Rose Garden: An in-depth conversation and tour with tea in the Rose Garden. [11 a.m. Hillwood Estate, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW]

“Painting Madame X”: A one-man play revealing the scandal behind Sargent’s most notorious painting. [7 p.m. Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW]

America’s Railroads: A walking tour of Union Station and the history of railroads. [4 p.m. Union Station, Massachusetts Avenue NE]

“Consumer Financial Protection Agency”: Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., discusses his proposed changes. [9 a.m. American Enterprise Institute, 1150 17th St. NW]

Alyssa Jacey: The singer-songwriter from Los Angeles performs with local favorite Margot MacDonald. [8 p.m. Sabores Lounge, 3433 Connecticut Ave. NW]

Jamestown, Quebec, Santa Fe: An exhibit on three North American beginnings. [10 a.m. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW]

Nectar of Enlightenment: A Buddhist dance ceremony from Korea is performed. [7:30 p.m. Meyer Auditorium, Independence Avenue and 12th Street SW]

Underground scene

Them Crooked Vultures: The hard-rock supergroup performs with Mini Mansions. [7 p.m. 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW]

Richard Lloyd: The rock guitarist plays with Greenland. [9 p.m. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW]