Going Out Guide: This Week's Best Free Events + Cherry Beers On Tap

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, March 26, 2012 Best free events this week Celebrate Tennessee Williams with a reading, test your '80s trivia smarts at the National Portrait Gallery's quiz night and make your own diorama at a National Cherry Blossom Festival event. [ Read more ] Cherry beers Even after the blossoms fade, it will be easy to find cherry beers on tap. [ Read more ] Gurus' Picks Smaller is better Fritz Hahn Monday, March 26 | Tiesto is one of the world's biggest DJs, regularly packing festivals and megaclubs. It's a shock — and a can't-miss event — to find the Dutch house master spinning at the intimate Josephine lounge. [ Read more ] Arena rock redux David Malitz Wednesday, March 28 | A wild frontman, long guitar solos, fist-pumping anthems — Van Halen is back to do right by arena rock. Catch David Lee Roth, Eddie and the rest of the band at Verizon Center. [ Read more ] Basil Twist takes the stage Jess Righthand Thursday, March 29 through Saturday, March 31 | The Basil Twist festivities continue this week with the puppeteer's three-night stint at the Clarice Smith Center. He'll be performing his signature work, "Symphonie Fantastique." [ Read more ] A darker shade of "Snow White" Alex Baldinger Friday, March 30 through Sunday, April 1 | French designer Jean-Paul Gaultier designed the risque costumes for Ballet Preljocaj's not-for-children adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale this weekend at the Kennedy Center. [ Read more ] Go fly a kite Stephanie Merry Saturday, March 31 | Keep your fingers crossed for a breezy day. The annual Kite Festival takes over the Washington Monument grounds with demonstrations, competitions and the chance to make your own high-flying creation. [ Read more ] More From Going Out Guide Restaurants Events Theater Bars & Clubs Music Kid-Friendly Movies Museums Visitors Guide Strike up the band - The Music Man is coming to Arena Stage! Combine one fast-talking con-artist with one strait-laced librarian, combine with irresistible songs, incredible dance and (at least) 76 trombones and you've got a recipe for fun for the whole family. Click here for tickets today! UMD School of Music, Maryland Opera Studio and UMD Symphony Orchestra - The Art of Argento - A Celebration of Composer Dominick Argento's Works. Join the School of Music in celebrating American composer Dominick Argento. Faculty, guest artists and students are featured in fully staged operas, recitals and vocal concerts. Click here for tickets! Family Days at the National Air and Space Museum. Saturday, March 24, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Kites of Asia at the Museum in Washington, DC. Women in Aviation and Space at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. Activities include storytelling, hands-on activities, demonstrations and more. Click here for more. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy