Around Town

Published January 17, 2011 5:00am ET



Aesthetic Pre-Raphaelitism”: An art lecture in conjunction with the exhibit of art by the Pre-Raphaelites. [2 p.m. National Gallery of Art, Constitution Avenue and Third Street NW] Art luncheon: A lunch with a lecture on the exhibit “Washington Color and Light.” [11:30 a.m. Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW]

“Choosing to Participate”: An exhibition on being an active part of a democratic society. [10 a.m. Historical Society of Washington, 801 K St. NW]

American Ballet Theatre: A performance of Ratmansky’s “The Bright Stream.” [7:30 p.m. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW]

Viewing Rm.: An exhibit of specially selected paintings, sculptures and more by various artists. [5 p.m. Hemphill, 1515 14th St. NW]

“Let Me Down Easy”: Anna Deavere Smith performs her one-woman play. [7:30 p.m. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW]

“Return to Haifa”: A cross-cultural stage production by the Cameri Theatre of Tel Aviv. [7:30 p.m. D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW]

Lyle Lovett: The country singer performs. [7:30 p.m. Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Alexandria]

“Natural Born Killers”: A screening of the Oliver Stone film. [8 p.m. Asylum, 2471 18th St. NW]

Dragana Jugovic del Monaco: The mezzo-soprano from the Serbian National Theatre. [6 p.m. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW]

Tony C: The jazz, funk, and R&B artist performs. [Noon. Old Post Office Pavilion, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW]

“Conspirator”: An exhibition on Mary Surratt, the woman convicted of conspiring to assassinate President Lincoln. [10 a.m. National Museum of Crime and Punishment, 575 Seventh St. NW]