Each week, the Sunday Source lists the new and notable events thathave tickets available at press time. For more area happenings, lookin Friday's Weekend section or go online at www.washingtonpost.com/cityguide.
PICASSO: THE FINAL YEARS -- Opens Wednesday. Through April 16.An exploration of the artist's post-war work (1945-1968) captures himat the height of his fame, when his most common theme was the artistin the studio. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr., Baltimore.$10, seniors $8, students $6, children free, first Thursday of themonth free. 410-396-7100.
INTERFACE -- Opens Friday. Reception 6-9 p.m. Through Feb. 8. Agroup exhibition focuses on the melding of contemporary art andmodern technology. Includes new work by Kathryn Cornelius, ClaireWatkins, Scott Hutchison, Thomas Edwards, David Page, Philip Kohn andAndrew Wodzianski. Fraser Gallery, Suite E, 7700 Wisconsin Ave.,Bethesda. Free. 301-718-9651.
THE ART OF LAW: LEGAL DOCUMENTS FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE WALTERSART MUSEUM -- Opens Saturday. Through April 9. A richly illustratedcollection of books and manuscripts on the study and practice of lawfrom the 12th to 15th centuries. Walters Art Museum, 600 N. CharlesSt., Baltimore. $10, seniors $8, college students $6, 6-17 $2,younger than 6 free; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, and first Thursday ofthe month free. 410-547-9000.
ANA MARIE COX -- Monday at 7 p.m. The Wonkette.com bloggerdiscusses inside-the-Beltway secrets and her new novel, 'Dog Days.'Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free. 202-364-1919.
CARLY PHILLIPS -- Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The best-sellingromance novelist, who gave up a career as a lawyer, discusses hercareer and the genre with Pamela Regis, author of 'A Natural Historyof the Romance Novel.' Phillips's book 'Summer Lovin'' is availablefor signing following the talk. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100Jefferson Dr. SW. $28. 202-252-0012.
URBAN NATION H.I.P.-H.O.P. CHOIR -- Today at 6 p.m. The ensembleperforms in a variety of styles, including spirituals, gospel, jazz,contemporary, inspirational, folk, musical theater and classical.Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.
THE FIVE MASERATIS -- Today at 9 p.m. The Arlington-based bandplays straight-up power pop. With the Ambitions. Black Cat, 1811 14thSt. NW. $5. 202-667-7960.
THE TRAVIS MORRISON HELLFIGHTERS -- Tuesday at 9 p.m. The formerDismemberment Plan mouthpiece plays with Cataract Camp and Hand-FedBabies. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. $7. 202-667-7960.
ISAAC HAYES -- Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The soul music legendplays. Can you dig it? Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria.$65. 703-549-7500 or 202-397-7328.
THE EXPLOSION -- Thursday at 9 p.m. The Boston-NYC punks playwith Emanuel and Modern Life Is War. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. $8.202-667-7960.
ARMY OF ME -- Saturday, doors at 5 p.m. The local rockers kickoff '06 with Monopoli and the Sketches. 9:30 club, 815 V St. NW. $10.202-265-0930.
GROOVELILY -- Saturday at 8 p.m. The pop-rock band blendskeyboard, drums and electric violin. BlackRock Center for the Arts,12901 Town Commons Dr., Germantown. $23-$28. 301-528-2260.
MARAH -- Saturday at 9:30 p.m. The genre-hopping indie barrockers beloved by Nick Hornby and Bruce Springsteen perform. WithAndrew Grimm of June Star. Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd.,Arlington. $12. 703-522-8340.
BLOWOFF -- Saturday, doors at 10:30 p.m. DJ sets and liveperformances by Bob Mould and Richard Morel. 9:30 club, 815 V St. NW.$10. 202-265-0930.
DUCATI SPORTCLASSIC LAUNCH PARTY -- Thursday at 8:30 p.m. TheItalian godfather of the motorcycle world brings a preview ofDucati's 2006 models to the stage along with rock bands Monopoli andthe Meek. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. $5. 202-667-7960.
MONSTER JAM -- Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. Medusa,Superman and other monster truck favorites compete in races and more.MCI Center, 601 F St. NW. $11-$23. 202-397-7328.
WALKING MONTGOMERY: THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MONTGOMERY BUSBOYCOTT AND ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTHDAY OF MARTIN LUTHER KINGJR. -- Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m. National Public Radio seniorcorrespondent Juan Williams hosts a commemoration featuringreminiscences from legendary activists Johnnie Carr, president of theMontgomery Improvement Association and lifelong friend of Rosa Parks,and Juanita Jones Abernathy, activist and widow of the Rev. RalphAbernathy; plus Minnie McCants Harris and Jamila Jones, originalmembers of the Montgomery Gospel Trio. Also features a dramatizationby Xavier Carnegie of the speech King delivered on the eve of theboycott. National Museum of American History, Carmichael Auditorium,14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. 202-633-1000.
Films open Friday and are in general release unless otherwisenoted. Opening dates subject to change. Check www.washingtonpost.com/movies or Friday's Weekend section for details and complete movielistings.
39 POUNDS OF LOVE -- The documentary follows Ami Ankilewitz, whowas told he wouldn't live to see age 6 because of a rare form ofmuscular dystrophy. Now 34, he sets out on a journey to find thedoctor who told his mother he wouldn't survive, make peace with hisbrother and finally ride a Harley Davidson. At Landmark E StreetCinema.
DORIAN BLUES -- A misfit teenager, who is realizing that hemight be gay, must deal with his star athlete brother, his homophobicfather, a therapist, a priest and his first boyfriend -- all whilewaiting to leave his small hometown for college in the Big Apple.Debut writer-director Tennyson Bradwell's coming-of-age tale starsMichael McMillian. At Landmark E Street Cinema.
GLORY ROAD -- The true story of Texas Western coach Don Haskins,who led the first all-black starting lineup for a college basketballteam to the 1966 NCAA national championship.
HOODWINKED -- The computer-animated film tells an alternateversion of 'Little Red Riding Hood' that includes furry and featheredanimal world cops, a domestic disturbance at Granny's cottage and theelusive Goody Bandit, who steals the recipes of goody shopseverywhere. With the vocal talents of Glenn Close, Anne Hathaway,James Belushi, Patrick Warburton, Anthony Anderson, Xzibit, ChazzPalminteri and Andy Dick.
LAST HOLIDAY -- Queen Latifah stars as a shy woman who goes on alavish vacation in Europe after she's diagnosed with a terminalillness. Also starring LL Cool J, Timothy Hutton, Alicia Witt,Giancarlo Esposito and Gerard Depardieu.
THE LIBERTINE -- The story of the Earl of Rochester, the 17th-century poet who earned posthumous critical acclaim after drinkingand debauching his way to an early grave. Starring Johnny Depp,Samantha Morton and John Malkovich.
MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS -- During World War II, a wealthy widow(Judi Dench) buys an old London theater and transforms it into apopular burlesque performance hall that becomes famous for its all-nude revues. At the Avalon Theatre and Landmark Bethesda Row.
TRISTAN & ISOLDE -- James Franco, Sophia Myles, Rufus Sewell andDavid O'Hara star in the tale of a knight who has an affair with themarried future Queen of England.
NEVERMORE -- Opens Tuesday. Through Feb. 26. The world premiereof a musical that uses Edgar Allen Poe's poetry and short stories asa base from which to explore the true story of his obsession with thewomen in his life. Directed by Eric Schaeffer with music by MattConner. Signature Theatre, 3806 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington. $39-$55. 703-218-6500.
AUTOBAHN -- Opens Wednesday. Through Feb. 5. Studio Theatre'sNeil LaBute festival continues with a series of short plays that areset in automobiles and explore the social confines and claustrophobiaof the American sedan. Directed by Erica Gould. Studio Theatre, 14thand P streets NW. $25. 202-332-3300.
HAMLETMACHINE AND THE GAS HEART -- Opens Thursday. Through Feb.5. 'Hamletmachine,' Heiner Mueller's reworking of the Bard's play asa commentary on post-World War II Europe, sheds light on the currentenvironment of terrorism and its effect on the global citizen. InDada playwright Tristan Tzara's 'The Gas Heart,' individual parts ofa face converse as separate characters. Warehouse Next Door, 1017Seventh St. NW. $16.50-$19.50, seniors and students $13.50-$16.50.202-783-3933.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW -- Thursday-Friday at 7:30 p.m. Saturdayat 2 p.m. The National Players present Shakespeare's battle of thesexes. Olney Theatre Center for the Arts, 2001 Olney-Sandy SpringRd., Olney. $39-$44. 301-924-3400.
FAREWELL TO STONEY'S -- Friday, 11 a.m.-close. The 37-year-oldWashington institution celebrates its final day of operation with anall day-all night fiesta. Stoney's Bar & Grill, 1307 L St. NW. Free.202-347-9163.
CAPITALS -- Today at 3 p.m. against the Florida Panthers.Tuesday at 7 p.m. against the Chicago Blackhawks. MCI Center, 601 FSt. NW. $10-$90. 202-397-7328.
WIZARDS -- Monday at 7 p.m. against the Utah Jazz. Wednesday at7 p.m. against the Atlanta Hawks. MCI Center, 601 F St. NW. $10-$150. 202-397-7328.
