Kofi Annan At Sixth And I: HuffPost DC Top 5 For September 5

Kofi Annan At Sixth And I: HuffPost DC Top 5 For September 5
Kofi Annan, Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the Arab League for Syria, speaks during a press briefing speaks during a press briefing at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, June 22, 2012. Annan said Friday he continues to hold out hope that his six-point peace plan might succeed eventually in Syria, but believes Iran should be involved in efforts by world powers to end the escalating violence that has claimed thousands of lives and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes. (AP Photo/Keystone, Martial Trezzini)
Kofi Annan, Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the Arab League for Syria, speaks during a press briefing speaks during a press briefing at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, June 22, 2012. Annan said Friday he continues to hold out hope that his six-point peace plan might succeed eventually in Syria, but believes Iran should be involved in efforts by world powers to end the escalating violence that has claimed thousands of lives and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes. (AP Photo/Keystone, Martial Trezzini)

TOP 5 FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

1. Kofi Annan At Sixth And I
Can you think of any other former United Nations secretaries general speaking tonight in town? 7 p.m., all ages, sold out

2. Bare! At Black Fox Lounge
For the story telling fan that likes things a little risque, this monthly series brings sex educators, storytellers and comedians together. 8 p.m., 21+, $8

3. Get Connected At Union Station
All day today businesses in Union Station will be offering specials to make waiting for a train not so boring. If you're not in a shopping mood, Cirque du Soleil's "TOTEM" will be performing for free at noon and 1 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., all ages, no cover

4. Deerhoof At Black Cat
Indie rock can be fun! 8 p.m., 18+, $15

5. First Cameraman: Documenting The Obama Presidency In Real Time At Corcoran
The first official videographer of the White House, Arun Chaudhary, celebrates the release of his first book with a lecture at the Corcoran. The man with maybe the most access to the POTUS next to FLOTUS, Chaudhary's perspective will be interesting to explore. 7 p.m., all ages, $6 to $15

TOP 5 FOR THE NEXT 5 DAYS

Thursday, September 6
Beyond the Parking Lot Opening Reception at Artisphere
See the recently opened Artisphere exhibit with a crowd of art and nature loving Joni Mitchell fans.

Friday, September 7
Photographs of Social Life in Washington DC, 1900-1960
at Carroll Square
From the National Geographic Image Collection come this collection of images that will make D.C. seem foreign and beautiful.

Saturday, September 8
Water Stories
at Stages Premier
Prints by Lisa Sheirer will be featured at this art opening.

Sunday, September 9
Adams Morgan Day Festival

A loud, rambunctious, crowded, first real day of the NFL street festival. Embrace the madness.

Monday, September 10
Miss Shevaughn & Yuma Wray at Black Cat

This Americana duo releases their new album that night with a headlining show at the Backstage.

"Hood"

Beyond the Parking Lot

Popular in the Community

Close

What's Hot