Collections Conversation: A lunchtime discussion of Federal Period art. [Noon. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW] D.C. Art and Science Rendezvous: Presentations and panel discussions on technology and the creative arts. [6 p.m. National Academy of Sciences, 500 Fifth St. NW] “Children of the Enlightenment”: A talk on the ideological origins of black agency and activism. [7 p.m. National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW] “The Last Lions”: A screening of the suspenseful documentary about a lioness and her cubs in Botswana. [7 p.m. National Geographic Museum, 1600 M St. NW]
Peter Pfeiffer: The German professor lectures on travel books and best-sellers about America. [7 p.m. Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh St. NW]
Dee Lucas: The soprano saxophonist performs. [8 p.m. Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW]
Steve Stern: The novelist reads from his book “The Frozen Rabbi.” [7:30 p.m. D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW]
Robert Hirst: The editor of Mark Twain’s autobiography discusses the challenges, frustrations and surprises of the work. [11 a.m. Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW]
Rock and Roll: The Washington Ballet performs to the music of the Rolling Stones, Beck and more. [8 p.m. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW]
Borderlands: An exhibit of photographs by Trent Parke. [11 a.m. Embassy of Australia, 1601 Massachusetts Ave. NW]
Underground scene
Connor Christian: The alternative country rocker performs with Casey. [7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 E. Maple Ave., Vienna]
Slightly Stoopid: The Californian acoustic blues and rock band performs. [7 p.m. 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW]
