Arts Agenda
While we're sure you love the weekly Arts Agenda here at DCist, we're compelled to note the launch of (and urge you to bookmark) Pink Line Project's brand new web site this week. An easy-to-navigate calendar at the top lists the metro area's art events; detailed info and images pop up for each event below. Pink Line features a scrolling list of their own picks, or go down to the bottom of the page for "Today Only" events. The "Art Chat" is more blog posts than interactive discussion, but may feature lengthier previews and reviews by guest writers in the future.
>> Speaking of Pink Line, see the results of their "live-work" contest by heading over to the Solea Condos at 14th and Florida NW tonight for the launch of Live-Work Defined, by winners Fabian Bernal and Sarah Aburdene. See the transformed space, along with an exhibit and raffle by Albus Cavus, while DJ Gold and Riddle keep your ears occupied. 6 to 8 p.m.
>> At the same Solea building but in a different area (we assume there will be signs), the D.C. Commission on Arts and Humanities will hold their third Art Salon featuring a handful of artists and more DJs. If you're a local artist looking to meet some interesting people already in the biz, you can take advantage of this event to do a little networking. DCCAH would like you to RSVP: ccahevents[at]gmail.com 7 to 9 p.m.
>> Art Outlet and ArtDC collaborated for the upcoming Zip Code Show, featuring over 30 local artists who describe the places they call home. The opening on Saturday begins at 5:30 p.m. with a long list of performers to accompany the exhibit, including drummers, belly dancers, film shorts and live bands, until 11 p.m. Free, cash bar, on-site garage parking for $1.
>> Fashion/art rag Panda Head Magazine will have a launch party for its fifth issue at Comet Ping Pong on Friday. Hear live music from fffever, Laughing Man, New Rock Church of Fire, U.S. Royalty, and a secret "D.C. supergroup" later in the evening. 10 p.m.
>> If you're a fan of Hillyer (or just an art supporter or happy hour lover) head to Big Hunt tonight for a gallery fundraiser from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the upstairs Voodoo Lounge. They'll have giveaways, a special guest, and, of course, drink specials (4 to 7 p.m.: $1 off all drinks, $3 rails and $2.50 house pints; after 7 p.m. house pints are $3 all night).
>> Art Whino will have a fundraiser this Saturday for Life With Cancer. The art show will raise funds for cancer patients and their families, featuring artwork by James Walker, performances by Once Okay Twice and Bud Wilkinson and a dance performance by Flying Fists From The Floor. $20 suggested donation at the door goes to the organization; held at the Dewberry Life With Cancer Center. Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m.
>> The Dance DC Festival is this weekend. Instead of having a handy web site for the weekend's events (like last year), DCCAH points you to an annoying and poorly formatted PDF to download, so we'll let you parse through that if you're interested. Performances and workshops start tomorrow at noon at venues -- bars, coffee houses, galleries, parks -- all over the city. All events are free.
>> This is the last free Summer Saturday at the Corcoran, so head over to see Democratic Camera by William Eggleston, along with their permanent exhibits. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.