FRIDAY
>> If you’re going to spend some of your hard-earned money out at a bar or music venue tonight, why not make it in support of a good cause? Check out our interview with Deleted Scenes and Caverns ahead of tonight’s Callum Robbins benefit at the Black Cat.

>> Join in our earlier praise of middle aged women playing “good old-fashioned, over-the-top, campy batshit insane” characters with a viewing of Straight Jacket at the Hillwood Museum and Gardens. Doors at 6 p.m., $15 for adults, $10 for kids.

>> Friday from 7 to 9 p.m., the DC Arts Center holds a reception for its newest creatively curated exhibit, Kid Mutiny, featuring the artistic creations of five artists examining mutants, playthings and the commoditization of childhood. Curator Ellen Tani will explain it all during the artist and curator’s talk at 7 p.m., so get there on time to take it all in.

SATURDAY
>> Make it a math rock Saturday with Battles at the 9:30 Club. $15, 8 p.m.

>> Don’t miss the Capital Pride Parade at 6:30 p.m., plus a few off the beaten path Pride events this weekend in our Pride Guide.

>> First class trombonist and Three Stars alum Reginald Cyntje continues his Community Concert Series with a free show and jazz workshop this Saturday at The Culture Shop. 3 p.m.

>> The Wasabassco Traveling Burlesque Revue and Medicine Show at the Palace of Wonders. We think the name just about sums it up. $10, 9 p.m.

SUNDAY
>> DCist Matt Sedlar is all sorts of impressed by The Fairline Parkway’s latest album, A Memory of Open Spaces. See them for yourself at the Rock and Roll Hotel. $12, 8 p.m.

>> Sweden’s Jose Gonzalez plays sensitive acoustic numbers at the 9:30 Club. With Twi the Humble Feather. $25, 7:30 p.m.

>> And, if you haven’t checked out Artomatic yet or have been wanting to get another look, Sunday is your last chance! Artomatic celebrates with several events this weekend, including another PostSecret book signing on Friday, and the full-of-fire Art in Fashion on Saturday from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Check the web site for the weekend’s full schedule.

Photo from the 2007 Capitol Pride Parade by yospyn