Louise Bourgeois’ “Crouching Spider,” 2003, from a private collection. Photo by Lee Stalsworth.

If you head out anywhere for art this weekend, make it the Hirshhorn. As you enter you’ll see the new installation of Louise Bourgeois’ Crouching Spider, which the artist describes as “a defense against evil.” (Bourgeois, who turns 97 on Christmas Day, has a retrospective coming to the Hirshhorn in February.) Inside, starting next Monday, see the exhibit in the Black Box new media space, featuring video work by Ori Gersht.

>> The Soundry, a shared space for artists and musicians made from a converted auto body shop, has opened in Vienna. Stop by sometime for the many events on their packed calendar; tonight is a group painting session, while tomorrow they’re having a graphic deisgn and printing night, both from 5 to 10 p.m. $5; Soundry members get in free.

>> Hillyer has its monthly HOME open mic poetry night on Friday. Get there at 6 p.m. to sign up, performances run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. $10 for non-members.

>> Tonight check out a Musical Soiree at the Torpedo Factory, with a performance by Emily Bentgen on the oboe, Bill Bentgen on the bass and Lynn-Ann Zimmerman-Bell on the flute from 6 to 9 p.m. Free.

>> Studio Gallery opens an all members show on Friday with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m.

>> X in DC and PULSE are at BeBar on Saturday with tons of music, art, and live performances. $8, but wear an ugly holiday sweater and get in for $5.

Keep reading for this week’s holiday art markets.