Washington D.C.

What’s happening in the next few weeks:

* At the National Gallery of Art through Aug. 16: “Mark Rothko.” This retrospective includes paintings and works on paper from the 1930s to 1970, with an emphasis on the artist’s surrealist and classic periods. June 14-Sept. 20: “Monet, Manet and the Gare Saint-Lazare” examines Manet’s style and meaning (above, “The Railway,” 1872-73) along with related works by Monet and other peers. 4th Street at Constitution Avenue, NW. (202) 737-4215.

* At the National Museum of American Art through Aug. 9: “Posters American Style” surveys 100 years of poster-making in America. 8th and G streets, NW. (202) 357-2700.

* The Festival of American Folklife, June 24-28 and July 1-5, celebrates America’s heritage with arts and crafts, music, dance and food. National Mall between 7th and 14th streets. Free. (202) 357-2700 or (202) 357-4574 during the festival.

* Continuing through Nov. 1 at the National Air and Space Museum: “Star Wars: The Magic of Myth” includes props, models, artworks, costumes and more from the film trilogy. 6th Street and Independence Avenue, SW. (202) 357-2700.

* The Tony Award-winning musical comedy by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein, “Show Boat” sails into the Kennedy Center May 26. 2700 F St., NW. (202) 467-4600 or (800) 444-1324.