FRIDAY:
>> The Smithsonian American Art Museum opens a mid-career retrospective of photographer Frank Gohlke today. His large format images often feature man-made landscapes interacting with an uncontrollable Mother Nature. This is the last leg for the exhibit’s national tour. Visit during regular hours, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
>> It’s First Friday again at Dupont Circle art galleries. Hillyer has two ongoing photography shows up, one curated by the WPA for Fotoweek DC, the other an international exhibit by Iranian artists. They come with a DJ, snacks and a $5 cover. The R Street Gallery has Steve Lapin’s Ceramics: Art & Craft on display. Check out the rest of the participating galleries here; most open 6 to 8 p.m., Hillyer open until 9 p.m.
>> Chuchito Valdes, son of Cuban piano legend Chucho Valdes and 2007 Latin Grammy nominee for Best Latin Jazz album, is playing must see sets tonight and Saturday at HR-57. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $20.
>> It’s Repeal Day! Celebrate your right to consume copious amounts of alcohol by consuming copious amounts of alcohol at one of these special Repeal Day events.
>> Hayes Carll and John Evans Band are performing downstairs at Rock and Roll Hotel. Doors at 9:30 p.m., $12 advance/$14 at the door. Upstairs, the monthly “Disco City” event at the Rock and Roll Hotel is back with Chris Burns and Max Dunbar playing host to guests Deep Sang and Ed Dudes. They’ll be featuring the underground dance sounds of the 1970s and ’80s. Free, 9:30 p.m.
>> Mope your way around the dance floor at CryFest, the Black Cat‘s very occasional tribute to The Cure and The Smiths. DJs Steve EP, Killa K, and Krasty McNasty will be on hand to serve up what will undoubtedly be more angst than you really want to deal with on a Friday night. $10, 9 p.m. upstairs.
>> Workaday ’90s radio rockers Nada Surf are at 9:30 Club with Delta Spirit and The Jealous Girlfriends. 8 p.m. doors, $20.
>> DJ Nitekrawler‘s monthly “Moneytown” party will be going down at Dahlak (1771 U Street NW). Joining him will be two funk loving Virginians, the Scorpio Brothers. Free, 10 p.m.
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