Weekend Round Up June 2, 2016

Pianist Ronaldo Rolim JUNE 3RD, 2016 AT 07:30 PM | $125 | TEL: 202-625-2361 | EVENT WEBSITE

Described by newspaper El Norte (Monterrey, Mexico) as an artist “especially capable of moving an audience through his interpretations,” Brazilian pianist Ronaldo Rolim is a prominent figure among the newest generation of outstanding musicians.

Embassy of Brazil, 3006 Massachusetts Ave. NW

Fiona Shaw in Conversation JUNE 3RD, 2016 AT 07:30 PM | $15/$25 | TEL: 800-444-1234 | EVENT WEBSITE

Four hundred years after William Shakespeare’s death, the Ireland 100 festival’s artist-in-residence leads an exciting conversation with special guests about the Bard’s works and global legacy.

Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater, 2700 F St. NW

John Prine with Patty Griffin JUNE 3RD, 2016 AT 08:00 PM | $25-$100 | WOLFTRAP@WOLFTRAP.ORG | TEL: 8779653872 | EVENT WEBSITE

Chicago songwriting legend and Grammy Hall of Famer John Prine tells the story of America’s counterculture heritage through song. Catch one of the true greats of American music when he delivers folk classics like “Angel from Montgomery,” “Paradise” and “Hello In There.”

Wolf Trap Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia

Jazz ‘N Families Fun Days JUNE 4TH, 2016 AT 10:00 AM | FREE | TEL: 202-387-2151 | EVENT WEBSITE

The DC Jazz Festival and the Phillips Collection team up to offer a weekend of jazz (the event continues Sunday at noon) featuring the Eric Byrd Trio, Noble Jolley Trio, Todd Marcus, U Street Collective, BJ Simmons Quartet, Washington Performing Arts Capital Jazz Youth Ensemble, Howard Franklin Quartet, Mario Lagina Trio, David Schulman, Michael Thomas Quintet, Herman Burney Trio featuring Jazzin’ at Sitar students, Lori Williams Quartet and Rob Levit Trio.

Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW

Gettin’ Dizzy with Rochelle Rice JUNE 4TH, 2016 AT 11:00 AM | $10 | TEL: 301-581-5100 | EVENT WEBSITE

Jazz singer Rochelle Rice teaches kids about trumpeter John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie, a bebop pioneer and a founding father of the Latin jazz tradition. Recommended for ages 2-6.

The Mansion at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda

Washington Folk Festival 2016 JUNE 4TH, 2016 AT 12:00 PM | ADMISSION IS FREE | TEL: 301-634-2222 | EVENT WEBSITE

The Washington Folk Festival is back for its 36th year at Glen Echo Park. This free festival, presented by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington in collaboration with the Glen Echo Park Partnership, celebrates the many folk music, dance and craft traditions of the greater Washington area. The festival features over 450 of the best traditional musicians, storytellers, dancers, and craftspeople in the region.

Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Maryland

Magical Strings JUNE 4TH, 2016 AT 08:00 PM | $25 | TEL: 240-314-8690 | EVENT WEBSITE

This concert by the Washington Balalaika Society orchestra, which performs the music of Russia and Eastern Europe on traditional instruments, will feature Peter Omelchenko, a domra virtuoso with Moscow’s Osipov Russian Folk orchestra. Svetlana Nikonova is the conductor and Andrei Saveliev is the balalaika master.

F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, Maryland

Capital Jazz Fest JUNE 5TH, 2016 AT 12:00 PM | $76.50-$192 | EVENT WEBSITE

Most of the “jazz festival with soul” is sold out, but general admission tickets were available at press time for the Sunday show.

Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, Maryland

Free Community Day JUNE 5TH, 2016 AT 12:00 PM | FREE | TEL: 202-783-5000 | EVENT WEBSITE

The first Sunday of every month is a Community Day at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, with free admission to the public.

1250 New York Ave. NW

Artist Talk: Jess T. Dugan JUNE 5TH, 2016 AT 02:00 PM | FREE | TEL: 202-633-8300 | EVENT WEBSITE

In conjunction with the exhibition “The Outwin 2016: American Portraiture Today,” the National Portrait Gallery will host a discussion of “Self-Portrait (Muscle Shirt)” with artist Jess T. Dugan.

Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F Streets NW

Open Door Reading JUNE 5TH, 2016 AT 02:00 PM | FREE | EVENT WEBSITE

Poets Herb Guggenheim and W. Luther Jett are joined by novelist Richard Seldin.

The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda, Maryland