“The Changeling,” 2006. Fiona Tan. (still), two-channel digital installation, 12 minutes, Courtesy of the Artist and Frith Street Gallery, London

>>The Gallery at Flashpoint hosts the next Pink Panel tonight with artist Matthew Mann discussing his current exhibit, The Cinecitta Chapel – a mashup of American gunslinger iconoclasm in 15th Century Italian quattrocentro style. Moderated by Pink Line Project’s Philippa Hughes with a live performance by “Thought DJs” Adam Good and Jon Lee’s WE ARE SCIENCE!, 6 p.m., $10 suggested donation.

>> The weekend starts on Thursday at the Freer and Sackler Galleries with Asia After Dark 2010. Oops, just kidding, this event isn’t until September. But hey, you can mark your calendar now!

>> If you prefer your art set to music, then head down to the Corcoran Gallery of Art on Saturday for Virginia Virtuoisi’s musical walking tour. The string trio will use innovative chamber music to enliven your gallery experience with three 30-minute interactive musical tours based on works from the gallery’s permanent collection. 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m., free.

>> On Friday, Master Potter Kevin Crowe will answer your questions about wood-fired pottery at Foundry Gallery’s artist talk. Crowe discusses the ancient method of firing pots and how the process fits into today’s modern methods, rounding out the gallery’s Fire Wood Fired Pottery exhibit. 6 to 8 p.m., free.

>> Cool off at the Fridge on Tuesday, August 31 for the launch of the Beltway Poetry Slam. Poets will perform original work in three minutes or less, without the use of props (sorry, Carrot Top…). Doors & Poet Sign Up, 7:30 p.m. Slamming starts at 8 p.m. And mark your calendars: The Beltway Slam will meet the last Tuesday of every month. $5.