Photo by M.V. Jantzen

FRIDAY

>> Remember John Hughes tonight by attending Rosslyn’s I Love the 80’s film series, where they’ll be screening Pretty in Pink at Gateway Park. Free, starting around dusk (circa 8:30 p.m.).

>> Catch a number of First Friday art openings all around town tonight, including Hillyer Studio Gallery, and the Washington Printmakers Gallery. Consult the Arts Agenda for more details.

>> Former Three Stars subject Loose Lips will be at the Rock and Roll Hotel along with the much talked up band, Paperhaus. Headlining the show will be The Tennis System, whose songs echo of everything from The Smiths to The Dismemberment Plan, all masked by a veil of My Bloody Valentine reverb. No Dice kick things off at 9 p.m., $10.

>> DCist fave and Three Stars alum Thad Wilson leads a jazz quartet tonight and Saturday at HR-57, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $12.

>> The U.S. Air Guitar Finals is back at the 9:30 Club, in all its glorious silliness. 8 p.m., $20.

SATURDAY

>> Shirlington’s Signature Theatre is celebrating its 20th anniversary today with an all-day Target Open House, featuring free performances, classes, and craft activities. Check the schedule for more details.

>> The Ballston monthly summer art market is today from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with live music, artist demos and more.

>> The National Portrait Gallery opens One Life: Thomas Paine, The Radical Founding Father . Museum hours are 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, and admission, as always, is free.

>> Irvine Contemporary opens its 2009-2010 season today with its annual grad show, Introductions5. Check out eight newly minted MFAs (and take advantage of their lower-priced art!). Opening reception is 6 – 8 p.m., or stop by an hour early to hear a discussion with the artists.

>> The Len Bias Band play a farewell concert tonight at the Velvet Lounge, before members of the band depart for the West Coast. With Citizen Meander, Lost Civilizations and The Fordists. 10 p.m., $8, 21+

>> Don’t forget to check our film picks of the week, including a recommended cheesy summer action double feature of G.I. Joe and Transformers at The Bengies Drive-in. $8 per person, and be sure to read Bengies’ rules if you’ve never been there before.

>> The Fiery Furnaces and Baltimore’s Wye Oak are at the Black Cat Mainstage. 9 p.m., tickets are still available for $15.

>> Head to Fur to hear electronic heavyweights MSTRKRFT and The Crystal Method serve up a DJ set. Heading to another venue earlier? No worries, this party is going until 5 a.m., $20 ,18+.