Sir Ian McKellen gives a benefit performance of his one-man show a few nights after accepting the William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre as part of the Harman Center for the Arts Annual Gala. McKellen's show weaves together early experiences in the theater, his advocacy of LGBT rights and his acclaim as a theater and film actor. Proceeds benefit the artistic programs of the Shakespeare Theatre Company, including its annual and very popular Free For All. Thursday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. Harman Center for the Arts, 610 F St. NW. Tickets are $95 to $250. Call 202-547-1122 or visit www.shakespearetheatre.org.