CLASSICAL MUSIC
The Kennedy Center
Concert Hall, F Street and New Hampshire Avenue Northwest. 202/467-4600.
National Symphony Orchestra: Leonard Slatkin, conductor; Sir James Galway, flute. 7 p.m. Oct. 5-6; 8 p.m. Oct. 7. $20-$80.
WPAS, The Cleveland Orchestra. 4 p.m. Oct. 8. $45-$115.
WPAS, Denyce Grave, mezzo-soprano; Warren Jones, piano. 8 p.m. Oct. 10. $40-$95.
The Kennedy Center
Opera House, F Street and New Hampshire Avenue Northwest. 202/467-4600.
Washington National Opera, “Duke Blackbeard’s Castle & “Gianni Schicchi.” 7 p.m. Oct. 7. $45-$300.
Washington National Opera, “Sophie’s Choice.” 7 p.m. Oct. 9; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5. $45-$300.
Washington National Cathedral
Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues Northwest. 202/537-6216.
Charles Miller, organ. 5 p.m. Oct. 8. Free.
POP, JAZZ, FOLK & OTHERDAR Constitution Hall
18th and C streets, Northwest. 202/397-SEAT.
n Pet Shop Boys. 8 p.m. Oct. 15. $55-$75.
Merriweather Post Pavilion
10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, Md. 202/397-SEAT.
n James Blunt. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13. $29.50-$49.50.
Nissan Pavilion
7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, Va. 202/397-SEAT.
n Toby Keith and Joe Nichols. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7-8. $33.50-$66.75.
Verizon Center
601 F St., NW. 202/397-SEAT.
n Eric Clapton. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10. $45-$125.
Warner Theatre
13th and E streets, Northwest. 202/397-SEAT.
n Steve Winwood. 8 p.m. Oct. 9. $39.50.
n Nick Lachey. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13. $39.50-$49.50.
IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSIONS
J. Patrick’s
1371 Andre St., Baltimore. 410/244-8613.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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’Briens
3319 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202/686-9189.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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
n 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.
