5 Things for July 23: Corpse Flower, Kitchen Training, and a Music and Dance Performance

It's Tuesday, July 23 and if your schedule isn't already completely booked, Patch has rounded up some interesting local activities you may be interested in.

• Kingstowne Library is offering ongoing, one-on-one Internet and computer training programs for adults. Contact the library for more information on how to sign up.

• If you enjoy reading books of different genres, John Marshall Library has an ongoing adult summer reading program. Join the program and win a 25 cent coupon toward the ongoing used book sale for every five books you read. Completed reading logs will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card.

• The Mystical Arts of Tibet constructs an elaborate mandala sand painting in a live, multi-day exhibition and perform related sacred music, chant and dance, and present two lectures. The performance will take place from July 23-28 at Unity of Fairfax in Oakton. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.

• The corpse flower is in bloom! Enjoy its stinky odor, which officials with the U.S. Botanic Garden have compared to smelling like “rotting flesh." To catch a glimpse and a whiff of the Titan Arum, visit today while it’s still in bloom. The U.S. Botanic Garden is located at 100 Maryland Ave., SW. The closest Metro stop is Federal Center.

• Sit in on a discussion between area chefs and learn about their kitchen training, inspiration and how they became part of the local food scene. The group features Kyle Bailey of Neighborhood Restaurant Group; Bertrand Chemel of 2941 Restaurant; Brian McBride of Marcel's; Andrew Markert of Beuchert’s Saloon; Todd Gray of Equinox; and Geoff Tracy of Chef Geoff’s; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $45. Some proceeds from ticket sales benefit D.C. Central Kitchen and Nourish Now. The event is at the Howard Theatre, 620 T St., NW.