MONDAY:
>> Hit up Fort Reno to catch performances by Partyline, teenage popsters Lemonface (at right), and Five Four. Things get started at 7:15 p.m.
TUESDAY:
>> The Bluestate DJs bring their patented mix of pop, indie and all-around danceable tunes to Saint-Ex. Bonus: it’ll be a celebration of DCist Kyle’s birthday! 9 p.m., free.
>> Italian-Icelandic singer/songwriter Emiliana Torrini, who’s written tunes for Kylie Minogue and Thievery Corporation, comes to Iota. 8:30 p.m., $10.
WEDNESDAY:
>> If you like music from Belle & Sebastian to Lush, we recommend you check out My Favorite Dress, a DJ night at Saint-Ex that features indie rock, power pop and shoegaze. The music gets started at 10 p.m., and it’s free!
>> Local alt-rocker Shwa is at the Black Cat backstage. The Spinto Band and Bikini Carwash Company open. 9 p.m., $5.
THURSDAY:
>> We still can’t believe this show isn’t yet sold out, but we’re betting it will be by Thursday: Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, who’ve put on a fantastic show every time we’ve seen them, play the 9:30 Club. Radio 4 and Mary Timony open. $12.
FRIDAY:
>> Alt-country singer/songwriters Caitlin Cary (formerly of Whiskeytown, Ryan Adam’s old band) and Thad Cockrell are at Iota. $12.
>> The Alphabetical Order (we interview them last week here), Running With Scissors, and The Rachel Nevadas play the Velvet Lounge. 9 p.m.
SATURDAY:
>> We can’t believe this show isn’t sold out either: Sleater-Kinney bring some serious rock to the 9:30 Club. C’mon, people. Buy a ticket now, because it’s sure to be sold out by the time Saturday rolls around. $15.
SUNDAY:
>> Local Dischord art-rockers Medications celebrate their CD release with a show at the Black Cat backstage. The Threads open; $5.
