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We're unabashed fans of Girls Rock! DC, the one-week day camp for girls age 8-18 (check out some of our previous coverage). The camp is now entering its second year, and they've asked us for help locating volunteers. Girls Rock! DC is seeking volunteers of all kinds to be counselors, band coaches, fundraisers, roadies and more. No musical experience is necessary, and volunteers can work during camp week (Aug. 10-15) or behind the scenes before camp. Volunteer applications are due this Monday, May 4, so download an application and contact the camp with any questions you might have.

              

"Revolution girl style now!"

       

There are probably quite a few working bands on the East Coast who would pay good money to sit in on a workshop run by Vicki Savoula and Amanda MacKaye. The Black Cat talent buyer and the Fort Reno summer concert series organizer held a masterclass yesterday to teach a group of aspiring musicians how to approach booking their bands at some of D.C.'s most famous venues. Didn't get an invite? That's probably because you're not a girl between the ages of eight and 18.

Back in June we told you about the awesomeness that is the Girls Rock!DC summer camp, which will teach young local ladies how to play rock music and form bands. The camp itself runs from August 11-15, and culminates with a performance showcase on Saturday, August 16 at the 9:30 Club (sorry, all camp spots are full at this time). You can be sure that DCist will be there to rock out with the girls next month.

Do you know a young lady between the ages of eight and 18 who'd like to spend part of her summer learning how to play thrash metal? Is there any way you think I can pass for under 18 so I can attend?

>> Fort Reno soldiers on tonight, with Mess Up the Mess, Julie Ocean, and the final ever performance from Three Stars alums The Sentiment, who are calling it quits as a group after tonight. 7:15 p.m. >> Debuting tonight is "Bomb Shelter," a weekly stand-up showcase featuring five local improv personalities. Why the militaristic name? Because there is no "bombing" here. The comedians promise to stun weapons of mass hilarity, which means no random drunk...

>> Le Loup was kind enough to let us know that they're playing an unannounced show at Velvet Lounge tonight, with The Bang and Koshari. Catch them before they headline our next Unbuckled concert on July 11. 10 p.m. >> It's the second concert in the Ft. Reno series tonight, featuring a stellar local line-up that includes Unbuckled alumni The Hard Tomorrows, Let's French and The Mirror Script. Show starts around 7:15 p.m. >>...

The women of Venus want to once again experience a man's touch. A former Miss D.C. transcends all normal applications of the term "statuesque beauty". And Jane Fonda does what Jane Fonda does best: save the world. The Hirshhorn brings high camp into the realm of high art with the kickoff of their free "Summer Camp" film series this Thursday. The theme? The feisty, dangerous, and scantily-clad women of adolescent male fantasies 50s & 60s...