FRIDAY:
>> The Depeche Mode Dance Party promises a wonderful new wave time at the Black Cat. 9:30 p.m., $7.
>> St. Petersburg’s renowned Kirov Ballet presents the fairy-tale ballet “Cinderella” at the Kennedy Center Opera House. 7:30 p.m., $47-112.
SATURDAY:
>> Local favorites Juniper Lane, one of our music picks for January, make a return to the stage at Iota in Arlington. Lead singer Vivion Smith’s voice is powerfully captivating, and they’ve been called “Garbage-meets-Sarah McLachlan.” De Nova Dahl opens. 9:30 p.m., $10.
>> Theater J stages the world premiere of Joyce Carol Oates’ “The Tattooed Girl,” based on her own 2003 novel. The play is billed as “a major work uncovering Oates’ own Jewish roots for one of the first times in her prodigious career.” 8 p.m., $25-36.
>> Christian Finnegan, as seen as a panelist from VH1’s “Best Week Ever” and “Chad,” the white roommate in Dave Chappelle’s “The Mad Real World” sketch, is at DC Improv tonight at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. $17.
SUNDAY:
>> B.B. King, the undisputed king of the blues, graces D.C. tonight with a performance at DAR Constitution Hall. 7 p.m., $56.
>> British power-pop band Razorlight (pictured above) drops in at the 9:30 Club. They’ve been hailed as a stylish mix of The Strokes and fun Britpop. The Features and Exit Clov open. $15.
>> Screaming Puppets, a live improvisational comedy troupe hits Jammin’ Java in Vienna this evening. The troupe performs scenes and skits based on audience suggestions. 6 p.m., $10.
Stalk DCist: What to know what we’re up to this weekend? Friday night we’re heading to Helix Lounge for a few belated birthday drinks (we’re officially old!); Saturday we’ll be at the Monopoli show at DC9 (look for a review and pictures on Monday); and Sunday we’ll be dining at Ceiba to test out its Restaurant Week selections.
