National Gallery of Art New Music Ensemble: A performance of works by Antosca, Shatin and more. [12:10 p.m. National Gallery of Art, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue NW]“The Toxins Return”: The documentary on how industrial poisons travel the globe is screened. [5:30 p.m. Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh St. NW]
D.C. Art Science Rendezvous: A discussion with artist Alberto Gaitan, Jennifer Lindsay from the Smithsonian Community Reef, and other scientists, artists and professors. [6 p.m. Keck Center, 500 Fifth St. NW]
“Beyond Faberge”: A lecture on Russian art, fashion and interior design in the age of Nicholas II. [6:30 p.m. Hillwood Estate, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW]
“National Parks”: A documentary film on the evolution of America’s National Parks is screened. [7 p.m. Department of the Interior, 1849 C St. NW]
Chris Grasso: The local jazz pianist leads a vocal workshop. [8 p.m. Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW]
Flip Orley: The hypnotist and comedian performs. [8 p.m. D.C. Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW]
“No Place Like Home”: The film drama set in Jamaica is screened. [6 p.m. Organization of American States, 1889 F St. NW]
“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”: The stage comedy of wits and wills is performed. [7:30 p.m. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW]
Al Di Meola: The rock, jazz and neo-flamenco guitarist performs. [8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna]
Underground scene
Crystal Castles: The electronic rock band from Toronto performs. [8 p.m. 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW]
Neil Hamburger: The comedian performs with yo-yo entertainer K-Strass. [9 p.m. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW]
