31 The Sound Of Music
Bring the whole family to the Filene Center and enjoy the legendary story of the Von Trapps. Reserve your seats at wolftrap.org.

September

1 Zola Wine & Kitchen Cooking Classes
Become a chef extraordinaire at Zola Wine & Kitchen’s September series of cooking classes (Tuesdays and Wednesdays through through the month). Sous Chef Robbie Meltzer will customize a menu to fit any cooking pleasure, and each participant will receive 10 percent off wine shop purchases made before or after class. 505 Ninth St., NW., 202-639-9463

1 "Masters Of Chinese Painting"
Showcasing nine centuries of Chinese artistic tradition, “Masterpieces of Chinese Painting” shows work dating back to the late 10th century. The works remain on view until November 28 at the Freer Gallery of Art.

9 Bug Art
Get to know Cirque du Soleil’s latest production, Ovo, a colorful ecosystem featuring insects that work, crawl, eat, flutter and play on stage at The Plateau at National Harbor. Visit cirquedusoleil.com/ovo for tickets.

10 Sartorial Celebration
Celebrate Fashion’s Night Out at Neiman Marcus at Mazza Gallerie with storewide activities and a scavenger hunt with a chance to win fun, fashionable prizes. The fete will feature live music from local bands and gourmet bites from local restaurants. For details, visit neimanmarcus.com.

11 Artist Weather
See artist Spencer Finch’s interpretation of clouds at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. The works, which were inspired by the local environment, remain on display through January 23. For information, visit corcoran.org.

15 Cups Full of Hope
Head to the Center for Innovative Technology and help the fight against breast cancer at Cups Full of Hope. A bra art exhibition and fundraiser, the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Tigerlily Foundation. For more information visit successinthecity.org.

17 Women Who Rule the World
Power up ladies! Enjoy an evening filled with networking opportunities and self-empowerment from career coaches and other experts. Project Working Mom, Dress for Success and Project Single Moms have teamed up for this series that will be hosted at The Hilton in Crystal City. Register online and visit projectworkingmom.com

23 Kiss Summer Goodbye
It’s gala season! Time to grab your Jimmy Choos and celebrate the Last Kiss of Summer Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel. Hosted by Second Chance Employment Services, proceeds will benefit programs that secure jobs for victims of domestic abuse. For ticket information, visit scesnet.org.

25 5th Annual Walk for the Animals
Help end pet homelessness by walking in the Human Society’s 5th Annual Walk for the Animals. The walk and other activities will take place at Marie Reed Learning Center. To register for the walk, visit humanesocietywalk.org.

25 2010 National Book Festival
The annual literary festival is back on the National Mall. Sponsored by the Library of Congress, the fest gives bibliophiles a chance to meet and greet more than 70 award-winning authors, illustrators and poets. For information, visit loc.gov.

25 Call to Water
In the wake of the success of Hanae Mori No. 1 comes No. 2, a woody Oriental with top notes of tangerine, black currant and mint. The fragrance’s blue bottle is meant to evoke sunshine on the water, and a percentage of sales benefits the nonprofit waterways-watchdog group American Rivers. Visit nordstrom.com.

30 Style Network
Get gorgeous at All Access: Fashion, a three-day fashion fiesta at Tysons Galleria featuring charitable in-store events to benefit S.O.S. Children’s Villages International, individual runway shows, glam stations, personal appearances and more. Visit all allaccessfashion.com.

30 Skin Saver
Planning a fall getaway? Don’t forget to pack Alchimie For ever’s new travel-friendly skincare products for men. Now in tubes, NdYag skin repair gel soothes razor burn, while KTP cream moisturizer keeps skin supple. Visit groominglounge.com.