National Geographic Live: The Emperor and his Terra Cotta Army

(National Geographic Museum; 11/21/2009)
To educate visitors further about the importance of the upcoming exhibit Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor, acclaimed historian Albert Dien will be reviewing Chinese history where the construction of the terra cotta army first began. Dien will also cover the Emperoro Qin Shihuangdi and why the magnificent army of soldiers were to be placed in his tomb. For more information, visit http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/speakers/2009/11/21/emperor-and-his-terra-cotta-army/

Celebrate Tango!

(Rosslyn Spectrum Theater; 1611 N. Kent St.; 11/21/2009)
The National Chamber Ensemble is pleased to open its third season in celebration of the tango which will feature exciting works featuring Pizzolla's "Four Seasons In Buenos Aires", Le Grand Tango, Oblivion, Libertango, La Cumpersita and much, much more. The evening will end with a performance by special guest dance troop Pontitango.

Veterans Day Observance

(Mount Vernon; 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway; www.mountvernon.org; 11/11/2009)
Mount Vernon is offering free admission for those amazing men and women who have served and are currently serving our country. Event also includes a free community concert by an all-veteran barbershop chorus.

(Vietnam, Korea, WWII and Arlington memorials; Constitution Ave NW; 11/11/2009)
Stop by to pay your respects at the following wreath-laying ceremonies taking place at the Vietnam, Korean and WWII Memorials as well as Arlington National Cemetery.

Help the Homeless Walk

The Help the Homeless Program is an amazing program that raises awareness of homelessness and supports organizations which work to prevent and end homelessness in the D.C. metropolitan area. In response to the almost 12,000 person homeless population of D.C., The Fannie Mae Foundation is sponsoring Help the Homeless Walk on the National Mall on November 21, 2009. The walk hopes to raise both funding and awareness and takes place on the lawn in front of The Department of Agriculture (Jefferson Drive b/w 12th & 14th Streets NW). Walkers can pre-register at 7a.m. and begin the 3.1 mile walk circling the Tidal Basin at 9a.m. Visit www.helpthehomelessdc.org for more information and to register.

Taste of Dupont 2009

(Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 6p.m.-9p.m.; $5 ea or 5 for $20)
The Taste of Dupont is an annual event where participating restaurants create prix-fixe menus and visitors may sample delicious meals at a fraction of the cost. Some of the most popular eateries sponsored by Dupont Circle Main St. are part of this great deal. See below for participating restaurants.

Bread and Brew, 1247 20th St. NW
Beacon Bar & Grill, 1615 Rhode Island Ave. NW
The Front Page, 1333 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Scion Restaurant, 2100 P St. NW
Ruth's Chris, 1801 Connecticut Ave. NW
Level One, 1639 R St. NW
Pizza Paradiso, 2003 P St. NW
SoHo Tea and Coffee, 2150 P St. NW
Cafe Dupont, Dupont Hotel, 1500 New Hampshire Ave, NW
Twist Dupont, 1731 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Urbana, Hotel Palomar, 2121 P St. NW

Washington Craft Show

(Walter E. Washington Convention Center; Friday, Nov. 6, 10a.m.-8p.m.; Saturday,
Nov. 7, 10a.m. - 6p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 8, 11a.m.-5p.m.; www.craftsamericashows.com)
The Washington Craft Show is an amazing show that combines functioning works with those built solely from pure imagination. This annually held event has been running for 19 years and brings together some of D.C.’s most innovative artists.

Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show

(11/07/2009-11/08/2009; General admission: $20; Celebrity chef demonstrations: $45-$74.50; Walter E. Washington Convention Center; www.metrocooking.com)
Television personalities like Paula Deen, Tyler Florence and Giada DeLaurentis are just a few glitzy names that will be representing the culinary instutition giant Food Network in this exciting cooking and entertaining show. Stop by to watch chef demonstrations, sample product samples and meet and greet with some of D.C.’s finest chefs.