Washington, D.C.

What’s happening this fall:

* The National Symphony Orchestra presents a program of Adams, Dvorak and Schumann Sept. 24-26. Leonard Slatkin, right, conducts with Midori on violin. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, New Hampshire Avenue NW and Rock Creek Parkway. (202) 467-4600.

* Continuing through Oct. 30 at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History: “Between a Rock and a Hard Place: A History of American Sweatshops, 1820-Present.” The controversial exhibition includes some 100 objects and graphics examining the history of sweatshops in the United States and the complex factors that contribute to their existence. 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. (202) 357-2700.

* Opening Oct. 4 at the National Gallery: “Van Gogh’s Van Goghs: Masterpieces From the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam” presents a unique group of paintings--part of the artist’s treasured oeuvre kept together by his brother, Theo, and his family. Ends Jan. 3. Constitution Avenue between 3rd and 7th streets NW. (202) 737-4215.

* At the Ford Theatre Sept 24.-Nov. 15: Steve Martin’s “Picasso at the Lapin Agile.” 511 10th St. NW. (202) 347-4833.

* The Shakespeare Theatre’s season begins Sept. 1 with Christopher Marlowe’s “Edward II,” a story of passion and politics first presented in 1590. Ends Oct. 17. 450 7th St. NW. (202) 393-2700.

* Before it heads to Broadway, the movie-turned-musical “Footloose!” plays the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Aug. 25-Sept. 20. (202) 467-4600.