Baseball: The Washington Nationals play the Colorado Rockies. [7:05 p.m. Nationals Park, South Capitol Street Southeast]
Widespread Panic: The rock group from Athens, Ga., performs. [7:30 p.m. Warner Theatre, 1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW]
Count Basie Orchestra: The jazz ensemble featuring Carmen Bradford performs. [8 p.m. Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW]
The Future Is Now: Short films from Paraguay and Cuba are screened. [12 p.m. National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW]
Friday Morning Music Club: A performance of chamber music by Handel. [12 p.m. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW]
Future of Jazz Diplomacy: Jazz musicians and diplomats discuss the distinct style of American jazz. [5 p.m. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW]
Folger Shakespeare Library Gala: An elegant social evening and fundraiser. [6:30 p.m. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St. SE]
Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet: A free live performance in honor of Dave Brubeck. [7 p.m. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW]
America’s Endangered Species: Veteran photographer Joel Sartore discusses his work. [7:30 p.m. National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW]
Disco Biscuits: The experimental electronica band from Philadelphia performs. [8 p.m. 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW]
The Wailin’ Jennys: The acoustic folk rock group performs. [7:30 p.m. Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria]
