MONDAY >> Today's Fort Reno show features local indie poppers Greenland (***) with Statehood and Kitty Hawk. The weather report calls for clear skies, but bring water. 7:15 p.m., free. >> How about another free event? The Black Cat backstage will feature movies about punk rockers Murder City Devils and Anti-Flag. 9 p.m., free. >> This week marks the sixth year of the Hip-Hop Theater Festival, sponsored by the DC Commission on the Arts and... more ›

These boys from Baltimore are no bandwagon band. They’ve been around since 2001 and have established themselves as local post punk revivalists from the very beginning. As commercially successful Brit pop sensations like Franz Ferdinand began popping up across the Atlantic, Two If By Sea was making a name for themselves here at home. But home is more than just Baltimore, and they’ve set up a virtual DC residency, frequenting venues such as DC9 and... more ›

Six Points is underway! We imparted the general DCist wisdom about the bands participating in the first weekend last week, so we're doing it again as the festival draws to a close. Have you been to any shows so far? Planning on going to any? What did you think? Thursday, 4/19 at DC9 Way back in 2005, DCist Tom had this to say about Lejeune: "...it's the half-surf tones of Matthew Richardson's clean, delayed hollowbody... more ›

TUESDAY: >> All hail the mighty Pearl Jam! Their show tonight with openers My Morning Jacket has yet to sell out, so fulfill your duty as a child of the 90s and head to the Verizon Center at 7:30. $54. >> The locals alight on Arlington, as Pontiak, These United States and Brandon Butler take the stage at Iota. >> In "huh?" show #1 of the evening, T Bone Burnette and Jakob Dylan -- remember... more ›

MONDAY >> Remember when rap-rock was cool? We try to repress the memories, but some bands just won’t let us forget. San Diego-based P.O.D. is one of those bands. If you’re feeling sentimental, they’ll be at the 9:30 Club, along with Pillar, The Chariot, and Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, as part of the Warriors Tour. It’s doubtful that “Warriors” is a slick reference to Walter Hill’s 1979 classic movie, but you never know.... more ›

Well, friends, it's been quite a week. After the ups and downs of the election and Thursday's O.C. premiere, we're not sure our emotions can handle the wild rollercoaster ride any longer. That's why it's more important than ever to get out there and have a good time this weekend. FRIDAY: >> Washington Social Club plays the Black Cat this evening, with Two If By Sea and The Volunteers opening. $7. >> Well, this sounds... more ›

Here's a quick sampling of what's going on around town this weekend. Stay dry! TONIGHT: Music. Local bands you probably haven't heard of: The Routineers, Two If By Sea, People Who Know People 9:30 @ Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW Movie. Monty Python and the Holy Grail Midnight @ Visions Cinema Bistro (repeats Saturday at midnight) Help Visions kick the keg. $10. SATURDAY: Book Sale Starts 9 a.m. @ Radisson Barcelo Hotel, 2121 P... more ›