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“EVERYTHING: PAINTINGS AND WORKS ON PAPER, 1980-2008” Argentine artist Guillermo Kuitca’s career is represented with recurring themes of maps, charts, beds, baggage carousels and numerical sequences. Kuitca discusses his work with literature professor Graciela Speranza of the University of Buenos Aires on Thursday from 7-8 p.m. Opens Thursday. Through Jan. 9. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Seventh Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000.
www.hirshhorn.si.edu. Free.
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CRAFT2WEAR Thirty-six juried vendors will showcase wearable art, jewelry and clothing at this annual event produced by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee. There is an “Advance Chance” party on Friday with models, music, wine and hors d’oeuvres. On Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., curator Jeffrey Post of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History gives a brunch lecture titled “Be Dazzled! What’s New and Fabulous at the Smithsonian Gem and Mineral Collection.” Friday 5:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 888-832-9554.
www.craft2wear.
smithsonian.org. Friday $50; registration required. Saturday-Sunday $5. Sunday brunch $45.
LOUIS C.K. The comedian who created, DIANA DE ROSA
The Washington International Horse Show returns to Verizon Center on Tuesday. It runs through Oct. 31.
wrote, directed and starred in the FX series “Louie” excels at making audiences uncomfortable. 7:30 and 10 p.m. Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW. 202-783-4000.
www.warnertheatre.com. $47.20.
“GAIN THE WORLD, LOSE YOUR SOUL” Paintings by Billy Colbert examine controversial subjects such as breast augmentation surgery. Closes Friday. Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE. 202-580-5972.
www.honfleurgallery.com. Free.
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EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER CHALLENGE Walk, run, bike or simply cheer on others at this event benefiting Special Olympics and Best Buddies International. There is a 3K walk and 5K foot race led by Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis, a 20-mile bike race and criterium bike races. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and professional cyclists Bobby Julich and
ARENA STAGE HOMECOMING DAY The renovated theater reopens with performances by Broadway actors, plus poetry, dance, music and puppet shows by local arts groups, backstage tours every 15 minutes and sneak previews of “Oklahoma!” 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-488-3300.
www.arenastage.org. Free tickets limited to four per household.
NORMAN ROCKWELL EXHIBIT EVENTS Rockwell Family Day, from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., offers craft activities, music and games inspired by the exhibit “Telling Stories: Norman Rockwell From the Collections of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg” (on display through Jan. 2). At 5 p.m., the museum’s resident ensemble, 21st Century Consort, performs works by Aaron Copland and John Cage. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW. 202-633-1000.
www.americanart.si.edu. Free.
D.C. UNITED The team plays Toronto FC. 7:30 p.m. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. 202-587-5000.
www.dcunited.com. $23-$52.
“JULIUS CAESAR” Taffety Punk Theatre Company presents an all-female, rock-influenced production of Shakespeare’s political tragedy. Thursday-Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m., closes Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 Seventh St. SE.
www.chaw.org. $10.
“ELVIS AT 21: PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALFRED WERTHEIMER” The collection shows Elvis Presley on his way to stardom. Opens Saturday. Through Jan. 23. National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F
Christian Vande Velde lead the bike events. And “American Idol” Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta will perform. 8 a.m. Washington Monument, 15th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-824-0234. www.ekschallenge2010. org. Spectators and youth fun run free. Other events $50 to participate; fundraising commitments required.
USA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FESTIVAL It’s science weekend on the Mall, with 500 organizations from across the country offering more than 1,500 hands-on activities. Scientists, magicians, musicians and others will also stage more than 75 shows. Hosted by Lockheed Martin. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. The Mall, between the U.S. Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial. 760-846-3433.
www.usasciencefestival.org. Free.
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