Music

CLASSICAL

Kennedy Center

Concert Hall, F Street and New Hampshire Avenue NW. 202/467-4600.

• National Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Fricke, conductor; Christine Brandes, soprano. 7 p.m. Jan. 13; 8 p.m. Jan. 13-14. $20-$77.

Kennedy Center

Opera House, F Street and New Hampshire Avenue NW. 202/467-4600.

• Kirov Opera, Orchestra and Ballet, “The Kirov Spectacular.” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18-19.$40-$250.

Kennedy Center

Terrace Theater, F Street and New Hampshire Avenue NW. 202/467-4600.

• Michael Camilo. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 13. $30.

• Vocal Arts Society presents “New York Festival of Song.” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14. $35.

• The Kennedy Center Chamber Players and Principals of the NSO. 2 p.m. Jan. 16. $32.

• Ethel, “Ethel’s Greatest Hits.” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18. $25.

POP, JAZZ, FOLK & OTHER

Kennedy Center

Concert Hall, F Street and New Hampshire Avenue NW. 202/467-4600.

• WPAS Men, Women, and Children of the Gospel Mass Choir. 3 p.m. Jan. 16. $30-$55.

IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSIONS

J. Patrick’s

1371 Andre St., Baltimore. 410/244-8613.

• Laura Byrne and Jimmy Eagan lead 9 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays. Peter Fitzgerald leads 9 p.m.-midnight Thursdays. Beginner session 8-11 p.m. Mondays (no leader).

Jammin’ Java

227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703/255-1566.

• Young people’s session led by Betsy O’Malley, 1-3:30 p.m. second Sunday of the month. Beginners 1-2 p.m., intermediates 2-3:30 p.m. Contact betsy.omalley@verizon.net

Mrs. O’Leary’s Bar and Restaurant

555 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. 301/947-1993.

• Young people’s session led by Karen Ashbrook second Monday of each month. 7-8:30 p.m. beginners, 8:30-9 p.m. intermediate and advanced. Parents welcome. Contact 301/592-0101, mail@karenashbrook.com.

Nanny O’Brien’s Bar

3319 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202/686-9189.

• Longest-running Irish session in the area. No designated leader. 8 or 9 p.m. to closing every Monday.

O’Faolain’s Irish Pub and Restaurant

20921 Davenport Drive, Sterling, Va. 703/444-9796.

• Jim Wade and Betsy O’Malley lead. 6-9 p.m. Sundays. Mainly for players of intermediate proficiency. Beginners may attend and are encouraged to tape record. Contact betsy.omalley@verizon.net

Ri-Ra Pub and Restaurant

4931 Elm St., Bethesda. 301/657-1122.

• Philippe Varlet and Rob Greenway lead. 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m. Sundays. The first hour is a slower jam so that less experienced players may participate. Contact philvar@erols.com.

The Royal Mile Restaurant and Bar

2407 Price Ave., Wheaton. 301/948-4511

• Sessions on the fourth Sunday of each month. Adult session 7 p.m.-closing, led by Dennis Botzer. Children’s session 5-6:30 p.m., led by Mitch Fanning.