Around Town: April 16

Published April 14, 2009 4:00am ET



Baseball: Washington Nationals play the Philadelphia Phillies. [7:05 p.m. Nationals Park, South Capitol St. SE]

Habib Koite: The Malian guitarist performs with Dobet Gnahore. [8 p.m. Lisner Auditorium, 21st and H St. NW]

Bringing Music to the People: An informal recital by American University’s Department of Performing Arts. [12 p.m. Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW]

Trad-Innovation

: Doojin Hwang talks about new trends in contemporary Korean architecture. [7:30 p.m. Freer Gallery of Art, Jefferson Dr. and 12 St. SW]

Grapes with the Apes: A wildlife conservation and wine tasting event for young professionals. [6 p.m. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW]

Brian Horton Quartet: Jazz musicians perform with jazz and blues artist Rosanna Vitro. [6 p.m. National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW]

Bemcha: High-energy Latin jazz ensemble performs. [5 p.m. Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and F St. NW]

Emancipation Day: Parade and performances celebrating the day in 1862 when 3,100 Washingtonians were freed by Lincoln.

Barrage: Ensemble of young energetic violinists performs. [8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Rd. Vienna, Va.]

Bobby Slayton: Comedian from “The Tonight Show” and “Get Shorty” performs. [8 p.m. D.C. Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW]

Underground scene

Ratatat: Electronic music duo from New York City performs. [7 p.m. 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW]

Elliott Levin Ensemble: Jazz musician and poet from Philly performs with members of DCIC. [8 p.m. Twins Jazz, 1344 U St. NW]