This week was all about Unbuckled. A good time was had by all (see the evidence here). Earlier in the week we sat down for a little Q&A with the bands involved: Olivia Mancini and the Housemates and The Hard Tomorrows. Thanks so much to them and to all of those who came out.

Our election coverage is ramping up. This week we discussed Jim Graham’s decision to remain in Ward 1, A. Scott Bolden’s blog habits, and the candidacy of Michael Brown. Also in local politics: Mayor Williams takes a vacation.

DCist answered questions about alcohol free enjoyment in D.C. and saving one’s iPod from mid-update limbo.

Three Stars returned with looks at The Hint, The Apparitions, and Shortstack.

In our basket of miscellany this week, we waxed annoyed about poorly parked LaRouchies, watched as Butterstick found his estranged father, and we commented on the multiplying turf fields in Maryland and a Reagan strikeout for Norquist in Virginia.

Don’t forget to check out this week’s features in food and drink, art and theater, and sports.

Picture taken by leafblower.