Music

CLASSICAL MUSIC

The Church of the Epiphany

1317 G St., NW. 703/277-7772.

• The Music of Mardi Gras. 12:10 p.m. Feb. 28.

George Mason University Center for the Arts

Harris Theater, Main campus, Braddock and Chain Bridge roads, Fairfax. 202/433-4011.

• GMU Band and Wind Symphony. 8 p.m. March 1. $5-$7.

Kennedy Center

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

• NSO: Leonard Slatkin, conductor; Midori, violin. 7 p.m. Feb. 23; 8 p.m. Feb. 24-25. $20-$80.

Kennedy Center

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

• Kirov Opera and Orchestra, “Turandot.” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, 25. $45-$200.

• Kirov Opera and Orchestra, “Verdi Requiem.” 8:30 p.m. Feb. 24. $45-$150.

• Kirov Opera and Orchestra, “Parsifal.” 3 p.m. Feb. 26. $45-$200.

Kennedy Center Millennium Stage

F Street and New Hampshire Avenue Northwest. Free. 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 202/467-4600.

• The Met Singers. Feb. 23.

• National Symphony Orchestra Prelude. Feb. 24.

Strathmore Hall Music Center

5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301/581-5100.

• National Philharmonic: Scheherazade & Saint Saens. 8 p.m. Feb. 25. $25-$80.

• Gil Shaham and Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. 7 p.m. Feb. 26. Sold Out.

• Jerusalem Symphony with Leon Botstein, conductor. 8 p.m. Feb. 27. $19-$55.

Wolf Trap: The Barns

1624 Trap Road, Vienna. Information, 703/938-2404. Tickets, 703/218-6500.

• Joyce Yang, piano. 8 p.m. Feb. 24. $30.

POP, JAZZ, FOLK & OTHER

Institute of Musical Traditions

St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville. 301/754-3611

• Robin and Linda Williams. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. $17 advance, $20 door.

• Grace Griffith “My Life” CD release. 7:30 p.m. March 6. $14 advance, $17 door.

• The McDades. 7:30 p.m. March 13. $14 advance, $17 door.

Warner Theatre

13th and E streets Northwest. 202/397-SEAT. For information, 202/628-1818.

• Chris Botti and David Sanborn. 8 p.m. Feb. 23. $39.50-$62.50.

Wolf Trap: The Barns

1624 Trap Road, Vienna. Information, 703/938-2404. Tickets, 703/218-6500.

• BeauSoleil and Michael Doucet. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26. $22.

• Hapa. 8 p.m. Feb. 28, March 1-2. $22.

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 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.