Galleries
1. “Stanley William Hayter: From Surrealism to Abstraction”: A lion of the art world for six decades, Hayter founded Atelier 17, a printmaking workshop where Picasso, Joan Miro, and Mark Rothko, among others, came to study. These 44 stunning prints trace his development from his early, grayscale, line-engraved pieces up through “Downward,” a vibrant color print made the year he died.
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Where: National Gallery of Art, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue NW
When: CLOSING SUNDAY
Info: Free; 202-737-4215; nga.gov
2. “Nature as Nation: 19th Century Landscapes from the Collection”: Frederic Edwin Church’s 1857 “Niagara” is but one highlight of this showcase of landscapes in the Corcoran’s permanent collection honoring America’s natural beauty.
Where: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW
When: Through Oct. 18
Info: $10; $8 seniors/military/students; corcoran.org
3. “Talking Form”: Three-dimensional forms, structures and extrapolations curated by Rebecca Cross of Georgetown’s Cross-MacKenzie Arts.
Where: The Art League Gallery, The Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria
When: Through Sept. 7
Info: Free; 703-683-1780; theartleague.org
4. “The Tsars and the East: Gifts from Turkey and Iran at the Moscow Kremlin”: A collection of 60 objects presented by trade delegations from Safavid Iran and Ottoman Turkey to the tsars of Russia between the early 16th and late 17th centuries, including jewels, ceremonial vessels, arms and armor.
Where: Freer Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. SW
When: Through Sept. 13
Info: Free; 202-633-4880; asia.si.edu
5. “1460 Wall Mountables”: Now in its 19th year, DCAC’s citizen-curated show of works no larger than two feet square is a venerable tradition of the District art scene.
Where: District of Columbia Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW
When: Through Aug. 30
Info: Free; dcartscenter.org
Gatherings
1. “Take Five!”: Every third Thursday, enjoy live jazz and tour works in the museum’s collection. This week, Karen Lovejoy, known for her sultry vocals, leads her group through Latin and blues rhythms.
Where: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Eighth and F streets NW, Reynolds center for American Art and Portraiture, Kogod Courtyard
When: 5 to 8 p.m. today
Info: 202-633-1000; si.edu
2. “Moch Pryderi”: Based in Fredericksburg, VA, six-piece Celtic band Moch Pryderi (Welsh for “Pryderi’s Pigs”) is firmly rooted in the traditional Brythonic music of Wales and Brittany, interwoven with traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, Turkey, and Appalachia.
Where: Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center, 2700 F St., NW
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Info: Free; 202-457-4600; kennedy-center.org
3. Prince William County Fair: The Fair celebrates its 60th anniversary with music, magic shows, demolition derby, grandstand shows, livestock contests, pet shows, pro-wrestling and more.
Where: Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas
When: through Saturday, doors open at different times different days; check Web site
Info: $5 to $8; 703-368-0173; pwcfair.com
Movie
“Inglourious Basterds”
Stars: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Melanie Laurent, Diane Kruger
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Rated R for strong graphic violence, language and brief sexuality.
Running Time: 153 minutes
In German-occupied France, where Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent) witnesses the execution of her family at the hand of Nazi Colonel Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz). Elsewhere in Europe, Lieutenant Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) organizes a group of Jewish soldiers to engage in targeted acts of retribution. Known to their enemy as “The Basterds,” Raine’s squad joins German actress and undercover agent Bridget Von Hammersmark (Diane Kruger) on a mission to take down the leaders of The Third Reich. Fates converge under a cinema marquee, where Shosanna is poised to carry out a revenge plan of her own.
Music
1. The Beach Boys: Surf’s up in Vienna when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Californians fill the Farm Park with “Good Vibrations” and “Fun, Fun, Fun.”
Where: Wolf Trap Filene Center
When: 2 p.m. Sunday
Info: $38 in-house, $25 lawn; 877-965-3872; wolftrap.org
2. Peaches & Herb: Washington native Herb Fame and his glamorous partners catapulted onto American Bandstand and hit the heights with “Reunited,” followed by a host of R&B favorites. Four decades later, Herb and the latest replacement to his harem of Peaches show why his gentle voice and romantic songs continue to captivate audiences.
Where: Blues Alley
When: 8 and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Info: $37.75; 202-337-4141; bluesalley.com
3. Steve Miller Band: The hard rocking favorites stir blues and guitar virtuosity into crowd-pleasing events.
Where: Wolf Trap Filene Center
When: 8 p.m. today
Info: $45 in-house, $25 lawn; 877-965-3872; wolftrap.org
Theater
1. “Dirty Blonde”: Claudia Shear’s play deals with the notorious film legend Mae West, a charismatic, iconic woman whom men desired and who always seemed to have the last word. In the play, Emily Skinner plays both West and also her fixated fan, Jo. Shear doesn’t aim to simply create an impersonation of West, though Skinner sounds just like her. Shear’s real goal is to examine why individuals like Jo are so mesmerized by the provocative sex goddess.
Where: Ark Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday; through Oct. 4.
Info: $47 to $71; 703-573-7328; signature-theatre.org
2. “Slow Dance in a Burning Room”: A play written by Keegan Theatre company member Megan Thrift about a young and talented woman, struggling to maintain her dreams and responsibilities, and her relationship with a vulnerable man.
Where: Keegan Theatre, Theatre on the Run, 3700 South Four Mile Run, Arlington
When: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday; through Aug. 22
Info: 703-892-0202; www.keegantheatre.com
3. “A Passion for Justice: An Encounter with Clarence Darrow”: A one-man show illuminating the courtroom passion and intelligence of famed defense attorney Clarence Darrow, in which Paul Morella plays Darrow.
Where: Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 7:30 p.m. Sunday (except Sept. 6); 2 p.m Saturday and Sunday; 2 p.m. Sept. 2; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 and Sept. 1; through Sept. 6.
Info: $26-$49; 301-924-4485; olneytheatre.org
4. “Seascape”: On a Long Island beach, Edward Albee’s troubled American couple faces tensions in their relationship as they contemplate retirement. They are joined by another couple-who just happen to be large, scaly, humanoid sea-lizards.
Where: American Century Theater, Theater II, Gunston Arts Center, 2700 S. Lang St., Arlington
When: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Aug. 22
Info: $25 to $32; 703-998-4555; www.AmericanCentury.org
5. Neutrino Video Project: The Washington Improv Theater’s cameras, actors and crew take to the streets to shoot, edit, score and screen an entirely improvised movie.
Where: Source Theater, 1835 14th St., NW
When: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; through Sept. 5
Info: $15; 202-204-7770; washingtonimprovtheater.com
