Photo by furcafeVARIETY: The Look Both Ways: Street Arts Across America continues on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (2700 F Street NW) tonight with sideshow acts, juggling, comedy, and ukuleles from performers Matthew Pauli, Swami YoMahmi, Karen Beriss, and Evan Young. 6:00 p.m. Free.
TALK: Frank Deford, a senior contributing editor at Sports Illustrated, discusses his career in sports journalism and his book Over Time: My Life as a Sportswriter with NPR Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue (600 I Street NW) tonight. Doors 6:30 p.m., talk 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12, or pay $25 for the book and receive two free tickets.
MUSIC: We Are Serenades and Bike Trip play the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW). 8:00 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 day of.
>> Willie Nelson’s performance at the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) tonight, rescheduled from October 13th and November 3rd, is sold out.
THEATER: Members of Congress deliver their best lines of Shakespeare at Will on the Hill tonight at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW). 6:30 p.m. General admission has sold out. Call (202) 547-1122 to be put on the wait list, or, purchase a $250 VIP ticket.
Coming up this week…
TUESDAY: Members of Circo Para Todos (“Circus for All”), Colombia’s National Circus School, perform on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (2700 F Street NW) Tuesday. 6:00 p.m. Free.
WEDNESDAY: Take part in Fiola’s (601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) “Amaro, Amaro, I Love Ya, Amaro” mixology class Wednesday to learn about the Italian herbal liqueur’s history and how to make three different types cocktails with it. Call (202) 628-2888 to save your spot. 6:00-8:00 p.m. $85 (includes three cocktails paired with a three-course meal).
THURSDAY: Make a duct tape wallet, a tee shirt necklace, or pull up a chair in the Sit ‘n’ Knit corner at Handi-Hour at the Renwick Gallery (1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) Thursday. This happy hour and crafting event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $20 admission fee includes 2 drink tickets, all you can craft, and snacks.
FRIDAY: The Hirshhorn’s SONG 1: A Happening event on Friday will feature live performances from 8:oo p.m. to midnight, access to the galleries, and an open bar. Tickets: $25.
SATURDAY: European embassies open their doors to visitors this Saturday for the “Shortcut to Europe” event. Come out for food, culture, activities, and more. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Free.
SUNDAY: Dance in the Circle was originially scheduled for April 21, but had to be postponed due to bad weather. So, head to Dupont Circle this Sunday around 3:00 p.m. tto learn some hip-hop, clogging, flamenco, and other dance moves from a number of dance troops at the Dance in the Circle event. Stay til 8:00 p.m. for a full-on dance party. 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Free.