Need something to do this humid evening in swamp city? I’ll be at Chorduroy’s concert in Clarendon, but if rockin’ covers of songs like “Float on” and “A Little Respect” which sound even better than the real thing aren’t your thing, I’ve got an alternate bit of lovely for your friday night.

Your parents will be so proud:

Friday, June 10, 2005 PERFORMANCE Ramesh Misra, sarangi; Nitin Mitta, tabla 7:30 pm, Meyer Auditorium Enjoy this rare opportunity to hear a solo recital by Ramesh Misra, a master of the sarangi, the traditional fiddle of South Asia. Misra was a student of Ravi Shankar and has played before worldwide audiences for more than forty years. This concert is made possible in part through support from the Parnassus Foundation.

Just imagine how pretty the Mall will be, with the sun setting over the befuddled tourists:

Freer Gallery of Art – Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Auditorium
12th Street and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20560
Phone: 202-633-4880
Metro: Smithsonian (Orange, Blue lines)

Hmmm. Chorduroy aren’t on ’til 10ish…wonder if I could hit both. I love me some live tabla. Did I mention that this event is FREE? You can’t beat that with a bat.

via DCist. They helpfully suggest that you get to Meyer Auditorium early if you want some music. Free stuff goes fast, you know. 😉