Calendar of Upcoming Events

If you attend any of these events, please send in anything from a few lines to a long article about what happened. And if you know of any upcoming events that other readers might be interested in, send them in! Events are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to all.

Sunday, September 21

11:30 a.m. International Day of Peace. "An interfaith gathering. [With] brunch. 12:30 p.m., speakers, including Muslim Imam Abdulalim Musa, Christian Rev. Phil Wheaton, Buddhist Bante Uparapana and Hindu Dr. Mahapatra Gyanendra. Jewish speaker to be announced." At mosque Masjid Al-Islam, 4603 Benning Rd SE. On the corner of Benning Road and "C" Street, SE. (Metro: Benning Road).

Noon-3 p.m. The Black Student Fund's 31st Annual School Fair. "Learn about independent schools and financial aid for your child (ages 3-17) from representatives of over 50 day and boarding schools." By DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund. At the Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Pl. NW. Info, 387-1414, http://www.blackstudentfund.org/programs/school_fair.htm.

Wednesday, September 24

9:30 a.m. Excello Liquor Store Status Hearing. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board asks Excello Liquors (419 13th St. NE) and protestants of the renewal of its liquor license for an update on negotiations. At the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration, 941 North Capitol St. NE, 7th floor. Info, Laura Byrd, 442-4359 or Zandra Goode, 442-4418.

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Experience Corps Tutoring/Mentoring Open House. "[Seeking] volunteers 55 and older to tutor students during upcoming school year." At 1816 12th St. NW, 797-1150. http://www.experiencecorps.org/washington/index.html.

6:30-8 p.m. A Conversation With Sweet Honey in the Rock. "An interview and discussion with the group's members ... to mark the 30th anniversary of the internationally acclaimed a cappella ensemble." At the National Museum of American History, Carmichael Auditorium, 14th & Constitution Avenue NW, 357-2700. http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/events.

7-9 p.m. Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6A Alcohol Beverage Licensing & Public Safety Committee. Monthly meeting. At Miner Elementary School, 600 block of 16th Street NE. Info, Commissioner Jessica Ward (ANC 6A06), 396-3193.

7:30 p.m. Historic Preservation. "A forum for Capitol Hill residents to find out more about what is underway at the Historic Preservation Office — and to start a dialogue about historic preservation in the city and on the Hill." With Lisa Burcham, head of the D.C. Historic Preservation Office. By the Capitol Hill Restoration Society. At the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Info, 543-0425. http://www.chrs.org.

Thursday, September 25

8:30 a.m. Light Rail Transportation Near Capitol Hill. "The single biggest event that will affect Capitol Hill in the next five to 10 years will be light-rail transportation. Soon the first working demonstration project will be built next to Capitol Hill. Future growth will radically impact our community and the Capitol Hill commercial corridors. ... Get the right information and speak directly with the planners. This affects your business and home values and the future of Capitol Hill." With metro and D.C. government representatives. By the Capitol Hill Association of Merchants and Professionals. At Christ Church Parish Hall, 620 G St. SE. RSVP requested, 547-7788. CHAMPS members $10, nonmembers $15.

Saturday, September 27

10 a.m. Corner Forum meeting. "Help assemble the current issue and plan future ones." At the home of Marc Borbely and Tammi Cioffi, 536 13th St. NE, 544-2447.

10a.m. - 4 p.m. 36th Annual Washington National Cathedral Open House. "Free musical concerts by eight-time Grammy nominees Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, Cathedral arts and trades demonstrations. ... Climb the Central Tower, puppet shows and a carousel for children, strolling musicians, Morris Dancing, free cake, and much more." At Washington National Cathedral Grounds, Massachusetts & Wisconsin Avenues NW. Free Shuttle bus from the Tenleytown Metro. Info, 537-6200. http://www.nationalcathedral.org.

Ongoing

Tai Chi. Saturdays at 8 a.m. David Walls-Kaufman (411 East Capitol St. SE, DCWK@aol.com), 46, offers free one-hour tai chi classes (weather permitting, i.e., above freezing or no rain worse than sprinkles). Mr. Kaufman says he has practiced tai chi seriously for fifteen years and that his teacher is Ben Lo of San Francisco, senior student of Prof. Cheng Man-Ch'ing. "The curious should wear loose clothing, flat shoes, and understand that tai chi emphasizes slow movement and non-movement and is a meditation-based exercise." At Lincoln Park (which starts at 13th Street and East Capitol).

Capital Neighbors: A Walk About Capitol Hill. 1 p.m. The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month through October. "Stroll the charming 19th-century streets where hometown Washington met national politics. Your DC Heritage Tours guide shares captivating Capitol Hill lore while showing you a virtual museum of Victorian architecture." $12. Meet at the Eastern Market Metro Station, corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street SE. Info, 828-WALK. http://www.dcheritage.org/information2546/information_show.htm?doc_id=156823.

Fred Maroon Photography Exhibit: Poetic Washington. Through Oct. 5. "DC's most renowned photographer, will have his collection ... on display. ... Mr. Maroon's photographic career began in the 1950s, and included work for all the leading photography-driven magazines including Look, Life and National Geographic, and exhibitions in museums such as the Museum of Modern Art and the Smithsonian." At Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 842-9800. http://www.unionstationdc.com/events.html. §