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Ongoing Exhibition   Graphic Eloquence: Limited-Edition Prints from the Smithsonian Associates Art Collectors Ongoing Exhibition , 10 am - 5:30 pm S. Dillon Ripley Center September  5  -  November 11   Lola Alvarez Bravo Wednesday,  September  5  -  Sunday,  November 11 , 10 am - 5:30 pm S. Dillon Ripley Center, International Gallery September  5  -  November 11   Mexican Treasures of the Smithsonian Wednesday,  September  5  -  Sunday,  November 11 , 10 am - 5:30 pm S. Dillon Ripley Center, International Gallery September  5  -  November 11   Guided Tours of Mexican Treasures of the Smithsonian and Lola Alvarez Bravo Wednesday,  September  5  -  Sunday,  November 11 S. Dillon Ripley Center, International Gallery Call 202.633.1268 or visit www.latino.si.edu. September  6   Ballet de Monterrey Thursday,  September  6 , 7 pm National Museum of the American Indian September  14   Meet the Musicians: Ranferi Aguilar Friday,  September  14 , 12 noon National Museum of the American Indian, Outdoor Amphitheater Rain location: Potomac Atrium September  14   Chéjere and Sonex Friday,  September  14 , 6 pm National Museum of Natural History, Baird Auditorium September  15   Arts on Foot: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Saturday,  September  15 , 11 am - 4 pm F Street, NW, between 7th and 9th Washington, D.C. Recommended for ages 5-12. September  15   Portraiture Now: Framing Memory Saturday,  September  15 , 12 noon - 4 pm National Protrait Gallery, Donald W. Reynolds Center Recommended for children ages 5-12, accompanied by an adult. September  15   Words of the People/Palabras de los Seres Verdaderos Saturday,  September  15 , 2 pm National Museum of the American Indian, George Gustav Heye Center, Pavilion September  14   Meet the Musicians: Ranferi Aguilar Friday,  September  14 , 12 noon National Museum of the American Indian, Outdoor Amphitheater Rain location: Potomac Atrium. September  15  -  October 15   Daily Walk-In Tour at the Renwick Gallery Saturday,  September  15  -  Monday,  October 15 , 12 noon on weekdays, 1 pm on Saturday and Sundays Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery No tour on October 8. September  15  -  October 15   Daily Walk-In Tour at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Saturday,  September  15  -  Monday,  October 15 , 12:30 and 2 pm; No tour on October 8. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Donald W. Reynolds Center Meet in the F Street Lobby. September  16   Fiesta Musical Sunday,  September  16 , 11 am - 5 pm National Zoological Park September  16   An Afternoon with Carmen Lomas Garza Sunday,  September  16 , 1 - 4 pm Family Festival; 5 - 6 pm Adult Program S. Dillon Ripley Center, Discovery Theater and Lecture Hall September  19   The Giants of Barcelona: Picasso, Miro, Dali, and Gaudi Wednesday,  September  19 , 6:45 pm S. Dillon Ripley Center Tickets required. Call 202.633.3030. September  20   Latino Art and Culture Gallery Tour Thursday,  September  20 , 12:30 pm; Thursday, October 11, and Sunday, October 14, 2 pm Smithsonian American Art Museum, Donald W. Reynolds Center Meet in the F Street Lobby. September  26   Renwick Gallery Bilingual Highlights Tours Wednesday,  September  26 , Wednesdays, October 3, October 10, 12 noon Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery September  26  -  February 15   Mexican Cycles: Festival Images by George O. Jackson de Llano Wednesday,  September  26  -  Friday,  February 15 , 10 am - 5:30 pm National Museum of Natural History September  26   The Cities of Ancient America Wednesday,  September  26 , 6:45 pm S. Dillon Ripley Center Tickets required. Call 202.633.3030. September  27   Carnaval Smithsonian! Thursday,  September  27 , 10:15 and 11:30 am National Museum of Natural History, Baird Auditorium Tickets required. Call 202.633.8700. September  27  -  September 29   The Spanish Contribution to the Independence of the United States Thursday,  September  27  -  Saturday,  September 29 , Call 202.633.1240 for registration information. National Portrait Gallery, Donald W. Reynolds Center September  29   Legacy Family Day Saturday,  September  29 , 12 noon - 4 pm National Portrait Gallery, Donald W. Reynolds Center September  29   A Journey through Mexico with George O. Jackson de Llano Saturday,  September  29 , 2:30 pm National Museum of Natural History, Baird Auditorium The event is held rain or shine. September  29   We All Need a Pygmalion Saturday,  September  29 , 3 pm Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Ring Auditorium September  29   Zarabanda Saturday,  September  29 , 7 pm National Portrait Gallery, Donald W. Reynolds Center October  3   Renwick Gallery Bilingual Highlights Tours Wednesday,  October  3 , 12 noon Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery October  4   African Roots, Latino Soul Thursday,  October  4 , 10:15 and 11:30 am Discovery Theater, S. Dillon Ripley Center Tickets required. Call 202.633.8700. October  5  -  October 6   Camera Culture Out of Mexico Friday,  October  5  -  Saturday,  October 6 , Call 202.633.1240 for times and registration information. S. Dillon Ripley Center, Lecture Hall October  6   African Roots, Latino Soul Saturday,  October  6 , 12 noon Discovery Theater, S. Dillon Ripley Center Tickets required. Call 202.633.8700. October  6   Legacy Drop-In Family Day Program Saturday,  October  6 , 12 noon - 4 pm National Portrait Gallery, Donald W. Reynolds Center October  9  -  October 12   African Roots, Latino Soul Tuesday,  October  9  -  Friday,  October 12 , 10:15 and 11:30 am Discovery Theater, S. Dillon Ripley Center Tickets required. Call 202.633.8700. October  10   Renwick Gallery Bilingual Highlights Tours Wednesday,  October  10 , 12 noon Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery October  10   The Spanish Frontier in North America Wednesday,  October  10 , 12 noon National Air and Space Museum, Treasures of American History October  11   Latino Art and Culture Gallery Tour Thursday,  October  11 , 2 pm Smithsonian American Art Museum, Donald W. Reynolds Center Meet in the F Street Lobby. October  11   Marta Gomez Thursday,  October  11 , 7:30 pm Voice of America Auditorium Tickets required. Call 202.633.3030. October  12   Pena Cultural: Sharing Immigration Stories Friday,  October  12 , 6:30 - 9:30 pm Carlos Rosario International Charter School October  13   Mexico-Fest Saturday,  October  13 , 11 am - 4 pm National Museum of Natural History, Second Floor October  13   Hispanic Heritage Family Festival Saturday,  October  13 , 1 - 4 pm National Postal Museum, Atrium October  14   Latino Art and Culture Gallery Tour Sunday,  October  14 , 2 pm Smithsonian American Art Museum, Donald W. Reynolds Center October  15   Explore Costa Rica Monday,  October  15 , 6:45 pm S. Dillon Ripley Center Tickets required. Call 202.633.3030. October  26  -  October 28   Los Dias de los Muertos/Days of the Dead Friday,  October  26  -  Sunday,  October 28 , 10 am - 5:30 pm National Museum of the American Indian October  27   El Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Saturday,  October  27 , 1 - 5 pm National Museum of the American Indian, Heye Center