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1. Hear poet Rita Dove: Rita Dove served as poet laureate of the United States from 1993 to 1995, and President Bill Clinton bestowed upon her the 1996 National Humanities Medal. Among her numerous honors are the 1987 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry and the 2006 Common Wealth Award.
Where: Folger Library, 401 E. Capitol St. SE
When: 7:30 p.m. May 4
Info: $12; 202-544-4600, folger.edu
2. A Celebration of Women in the Arts: The annual fundraiser for the Kennedy Center and the National Symphony Orchestra’s artistic, educational and nationwide outreach programs this year celebrates women in the arts. This year’s artists include Stockard Channing, Suzanne Farrell, Judith Jamison, Patti LaBelle, k.d. lang, Annie Leibovitz, Midori, LeeAnn Rimes, Chita Rivera and many more.
Where: Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW
When: 8:30 p.m. May 3
Info: $35 to $125; 202-467-4600, kennedy-center.org
