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ONE MORE ROUND: Since it’s closing in October and the intern crowd is still out for the summer, this weekend sounds like as good a time as any to get in one last drink at the Hawk ‘n’ Dove (329 Pennsylvania Avenue SE).
FOOD & DRINK: “Cool Off with Wine in the Water Park” tonight, and every Friday night in September, at the Crystal City Water Park (1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington). Wine from the Washington Wine Academy and Jaleo will be $5, while beer will also be available for $4 and DJ Adrian Loving will be on the ones and twos. 7 p.m. Free.
AFTER HOURS: The National Portrait Gallery’s (8th and G Street NW, in the Courtyard Cafe) Portraits After 5 happy hour will include themed drinks, a performance art piece, hip-hop dancing from Culture Shock DC, and music from DJ Natty Boom. 6-9 p.m. Free.
FASHION: Fashion Fights Poverty hosts “an evening of art, cocktails, music, and socially responsible fashion” featuring an accessory swap at The Dunes (1402 Meridian Place NW). $5 donation requested. 8 p.m.
MOVIE: By popular demand, the AFI (8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring) has rescheduled a 70mm screening of Lifeforce preempted by Irene. You have another chance to catch a 1980s cult hit that has a vital connection to the golden age of cinema: the theme for Lifeforce was written by none other than Henry Mancini. 11 p.m.
SKATING: Thrasher Magazine, the skateboarding magazine, has been around for 30 years. At the Fridge (Rear Alley, 516 1/2 8th Street SE), see Love + Guts, an exhibit highlighting images documenting the history, culture and evolution of skateboarding. 6-10 p.m.
MUSIC: Best New Music alert! Philadelphia rockers The War on Drugs were recently given Pitchfork’s highest compliment for its new record, Slave Ambient. Known primarily as buzz-worthy shredder Kurt Vile‘s first band, The War on Drugs’ lazy jams are very much in the same vein as Mr. Vile’s excellent Smoke Ring for My Halo, which is to say that it’s worth the hype. At The Red Palace (1210 H Street NE) with Caveman and Paperhaus. 9:30 p.m., $10. (Be sure to check out our interview with frontman Adam Granduciel before you head to the show.)
>> To celebrate its legality in the eyes of the (non) state,The Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) is throwing itself an 18th birthday party with The Max Levine Ensemble, Garland of Hours, Oh So Peligroso, State Violence and many more. 8 p.m, $5.
>> “Red Fridays” is taking place as usual at U Street Music Hall (1115A U Street NW), but stays local this time with headliner Sam “The Man” Burns spinning. He’ll be joined by more home-grown DJ talent, the Sol Power All-Stars. Free before 11 p.m. / $10 after 11 p.m. Doors at 10 p.m.
>> For all the other great shows taking place this weekend, be sure to consult our Weekly Music Agenda.
SPORTS: Catch D.C. United’s Chris Pontius and Bill Hamid as they suit up for the United States men’s national team in a friendly match against Costa Rica in Los Angeles. 11 p.m., game televised live on ESPN2.
ART: Alison Sigethy: Sanctuary and Solomon Wondimu: SKIN: America in Black & White opens on First Friday at Hillyer Art Space (9 Hillyer Court NW). 6-9 p.m. $5 suggested donation.
THEATER: September is traditionally a busy month for theater around the District — check out what’s playing this weekend in our September Theater Preview.
SATURDAY
MOVIE: The AFI (8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring) screens the classic North by Northwest as the last movie in its three-part Hitchcock Retrospective. Saturday, September 3 at 7:15 p.m.; also playing on Sunday, September 4 at 2:20 p.m.
>> Artisphere (1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington) is hosting a Spooky Movie Summer Film Fest, and this weekend’s offerings are Murder Loves Killers Too and The Uh Oh Show. 8 p.m., $10.
>> The East of the River Film Festival brings a dozen films focusing on local issues to THEARC (1901 Mississippi Avenue SE) noon-10 p.m., Free.
>> Be sure to check out more projection-related suggestions in this week’s Popcorn and Candy.
ART: At American University, get a healthy dose of art and a jump start on the fall gallery season, when the Katzen Arts Center (4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW) opens six — yes, six — new exhibits. View works from Heather and Tony Podesta’s collection in Inner Piece: Works from the Heather and Tony Podesta Collection, documentary photographs of Washington, D.C., in Re-viewing Documentary: The Photographic Life of Louise Rosskam, artistic response to 9/11 in Bruce Conner: An Anonymous Memorial, an exploration of underground living in Wayne Barrar: An Expanding Subterra, works from Duncan Phillips’ collection in Gifts of Duncan Phillips and an exploration of waves in Seismic Dream.
>> Gallery 555dc (555 12th Street NW) will host a champagne reception for artist Kathy Wismar at the opening of Wismar X 2. See Wismar’s acrylic on canvas and ceramic work. Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m.
POOL PARTY: Take one last dip in the pool this Saturday at Brightest Young Things’ last pool party of the summer, complete with a Back to School theme. 12-8 p.m. $15 includes entry and a burger.
MUSIC: Were you shut out of The Hold Steady’s Thursday show at 9:30? Invite Mom and Dad to come join you to check out the band’s source material. Stevie Nicks whirls her way into Jiffy Lube Live! (7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA) for an evening of sweet, satisfying nostalgia. With Michael Grimm. 8 p.m., $30-210.
>> The traditional D.C. Blues Festival at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre (4850 Colorado Avenue NW) has a big bill, including players from the D.C. Blues Society Band, Preston Shannon, Grady Champion, Anthony “Swamp Dog” Clark, Nadine Rae and the Allstars and many more, as well as vocal and instrumental workshops and “an instrument petting zoo,” whatever that is. Free.
>> The Loop Festival is in its first year and aiming to make a big impression out of the gate. In terms of artists, the lineup currently boasts acts ranging from Detroit emcee Danny Brown to Danish duo Quadron to local Grammy nominee, Kokayi. Everything takes place at The Yards Park. $45 general admission / $90 VIP. Gates open at 11 a.m.
>> Baltimore’s Maysa gained notoriety in the 1990s for her work with the U.K. group Incognito. She’s built a name for herself using her rich jazz vocals over eight solo albums. She’ll be at the Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria) on both Saturday and Sunday nights with Gordon Chambers as her opening act. $45. 7:30 p.m.
STEAMPUNK BURLESQUE: Shakespeare Theatre Company is no stranger to intriguing acts from abroad, but the local Tiber Creek Cabaret — who specializes in steampunk and burlesque — proves that you don’t have to go very far to dabble in the eclectic. (Sounds like the perfect act to enjoy with some drinks made from local distiller Cacoctin Creek.) They take the Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW) stage at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20.
SUNDAY:
SINGALONG: Who doesn’t know the words to pretty much all of Grease? If you’re the kind of person who finds themselves with the overwhelming desire to sing “You’re The One That I Want” in front of other people, then the Grease Sing-a-Long at the AFI Silver (8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring) is for you. (Also playing Friday and Saturday.) $7-$11.
MUSIC: A must-see night of local favorites at The Black Cat Backstage (1811 14th Street NW) comprised of Three Stars alum The Fordists, Regents and The Aquarium, who thankfully look to be re-emerging after a brief bout of inactivity. 8 p.m., $8.
> Aaron Holstein, a.k.a. VibeSquaD, will make his first foray into the District with a show at U Street Music Hall (1115A U Street NW). The Colorado-bred bass music producer will have the help of Nappy Riddem, Unspoken Heard and a Fort Knox Five DJ set. $10. 9 p.m.
>> It was only a few months ago that legendary producer/DJ Kenny Dope spun a set worthy of his surname at Eighteenth Street Lounge (1212 18th Street NW). He’ll be back at ESL for a Labor Day weekend celebration sure to send the summer off with a bang. $TBA. 9:30 p.m.
FOOD AND DRINK: 3 Bar and Grill (2950 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington) hosts an “epic” Patio Pig Roast to celebrate the arrival of New Belgium’s Fat Tire to the Washington area. 3 will be smoking a whole hog, dishing up $5 fresh-off-the-pig Pulled Pork Sliders and offering discounted specials on all New Belgium 22 oz. bombers. 4-9 p.m.
>> The 18th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival at the Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church (8501 Lewinsville Road, McLean, VA) is heaven on earth for kebab lovers, and the event promises attendees “heaping portions of stuffed grape leaves, baklava and even roast lamb, as well as other entertainment for when you’re no longer able to stand up. Noon-6 p.m.
