After a long series of events featuring Portugal and the globalization/colonialization of Asia & South America, the Freer/Sackler Gallery is again turning to Rumi, the great poet, and his 800th anniversary of his birth.
On the 27th of this month in Washington DC's great museum of Islamic and Asian art, a day-long festival of poetry and music that commemorates Rumi and his legacy will be taking place. In particular, at noon on the 27th, a combined music and poetry presentation begins and once again salutes the world's most popular poet.
Check this event calendar for the 27th of October at the Sackler. . . and all the great events. If you are in the DC area, it is well worth checking out.