Around Town: Aug. 11

Published August 10, 2009 4:00am ET



Hippiefest: A groovy night of music from Chuck Negron, Mountain and more. [8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna]

Green Community: An exhibit on large and small communities working for a more sustainable future. [10 a.m. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW]

Peter Lerman: The theater composer performs original cabaret-style compositions. [6 p.m. Kennedy Center, 1700 F St. NW]

Classical Chamber Ensemble: Flute, piano and bassoon trio performs Schumann, Beethoven and more. [12:10 p.m. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW]

Heads or Tails: A walking tour of the Lincoln Memorial with a discussion of the symbolic designs on American currency. [6 p.m. Lincoln Memorial, National Mall]

The Tale of Shuten Doji: Curator Ann Yonemura talks about the Japanese artist-storytellers of the Edo period. [12 p.m. Freer Gallery of Art, Jefferson Drive and 12th Street SW]

Partners in Evolution: An exhibit on plants and animals that have learned to survive together. [10 a.m. National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW]

“Dirty Blonde”: A new stage comedy with Emily Skinner as Mae West. [7:30 p.m. Signature Theater, 3806 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington]

Akron/Family: J-pop and nu-jazz band from Trinidad and Tobago performs. [8 p.m. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE]

Kasey and Shane: Alternative country husband-wife duo performs. [7:30 p.m. Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria]

Royal Bangs: Tropical neo-soul band from Knoxville, Tenn., performs. [9 p.m. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW]