Brain Food
1. Mariinsky Ballet: St. Petersburg’s magnificent company, formerly the Kirov, returns with the full-length “Don Quixote,” Petipa’s delightful interpretation of Cervantes’ tale of romance, chivalry, and bittersweet emotion.
Where: The Opera House, The Kennedy Center
When: 7:30 Tuesday-Saturday; 1:30 Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 13-18
Info: $47 to $135; 202-467-4600; kennedy-center.org
2. Poets Linda Pasten and Tracy K. Smith: Two very different poets will read their poetry, which explores the language of their personal and social realms.
Where: The Folger Library, 201 E. Capitol St. SE
When: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12
Info: $12; 202-544-4600; www.folger.edu
3. “Friday Morning Music Club”: Enjoy a performance by the Friday Morning Music Club, a community of music lovers and musicians, which performs Haydn, Ermano, Chopin and additional selections to be determined.
Where: 801 K St. NW
When: Noon; Friday
Info: Free; 202-333-2075; www.fmmc.org
