Ralph Rucci: A fashion video editorial by David Boatman on the couture designer. [7 p.m. Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW]
Escher String Quartet: The acclaimed ensemble performs Prokofiev, Schubert and more. [7:30 p.m. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW]
Exhibition Tour: Discuss the arts of the Indian Subcontinent and Himalayas. [11:15 a.m. Freer Gallery of Art, Jefferson Drive and 12th St. SW]
John Fea: Author of a biography on Revolutionary America diarist Philip Vickers Fithian speaks. [7 p.m. Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW]
Neil Carmichael: Archivist talks about the process of opening classified records for public disclosure. [11 a.m. National Archives, Constitution Ave. and 9th St. NW]
Afternoon Adventures: A kids’ arts-and-crafts class for ages 5 to 7. [3:30 p.m. Tudor Place, 1644 31st St. NW]
Flying Words Project: Poetry is performed in spoken word and American Sign Language. [5:30 p.m. Laboratory Theatre, College Park, Md.]
101 Wonders: An exhibit of treasures from the presidential collection of Woodrow Wilson. [10 a.m. Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 S St. NW]
Underground scene
Jon Lajoie: Internet comedian from Funny or Die performs live. [8 p.m. D.C. Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW]
My Favorite Highway: Band performs with A Letter to You. [7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 E. Maple Ave., Vienna]
Digable Planets: Jazzy hipster band from Brooklyn reunites. [6 p.m. 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW]
