Walk to Remember JFK, Catch Acclaimed Musicians in Local Concerts, Shop For Charity

Enjoy an evening of traditional Vietnamese music, costumes and theater and a chance to meet the performers after the concert with the Institute for Vietnamese Culture and Education. 
What: Three Rivers-One Source: Traditional Music of Vietnam
When: Thursday, Nov.21 at 7 p.m. 
Where: Letelier Theater (Upper Courtyard), 3521 Prospect St. NW
Cost: $10 public, $5 students

Unique merchants and holiday cheer will fill the Sphinx Club this weekend for the Junior League of Washington's annual Holiday Shops, raising money for literacy programs.
What: Holiday Shops, JLW fundraiser
When: Nov.21 at 6 p.m. through Nov.24
Where: The Sphinx Club, 1315 K St. NW
Cost: Free to enter

Now for something a little more serious: How to deal with life-threatening illness with Dr. Nicholas Robert. 
What: Only in America, No One Dies
When: Nov.21 at 6 p.m.
Where: St John's Church (Blake Hall), 3240 O Street NW
Cost: Free

Friday marks the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination. Join the FreeWalkers for a 22-mile walk, from the Theodore Roosevelt memorial to JFK's grave at Arlington Cemetery, in remembrance of the president and other lives given to national service.
What: The JFK March
When: Nov.22 at 6 a.m. 
Where: Meet at Theodore Roosevelt Island before 6 a.m. for registration, and walk to Arlington Cemetery for a 2 p.m. ceremony. 
Cost: Free

Sway and bop to the music of the Americana band from Brooklyn, N.Y., Yarn. The grammy-nominated band released a new album in March. 
What: Yarn, Opening by Blair Cummins and The Hookers
When: Nov.22 at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Gypsy Sally's, 3401 K St. NW
Cost: $12 advance, $15 door

Straight out of the Virginia Hills, Randy Thompson, is playing his "red dirt roots music" in Georgetown after having toured internationally this year.
What: Randy Thompson, Opening by Dave Kitchen Band
When: Nov.23 at 8 p.m. 
Where: Gypsy Sally's, 3401 K St. NW
Cost: $10 advance, $12 door