Brain Food
1. Book reading: The celebrated Irish novelist and journalist Colm Tóibín presents an evening of prose and conversation. Tóibín is the author of five novels, including “The Blackwater Lightship,” which was short-listed for the Booker Prize. His most recent novel, “The Master,” a fictional interior portrait of Henry James, was awarded the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.
Where: The Folger Library, 401 E. Capitol St. SE
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Info: $15; 202-544-4600, folger.edu
2. Blossoms in the Breeze: The sounds of the spring: A harp, cello and soprano join together to offer the music of Japanese composers, including Taki and Mitsumoto.
Where: Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW
When: 6 p.m. April 4
Info: Free; 202-467-4600, kennedy-center.org
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