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FRIGHT: Brace yourself for that creepy cackle — every Friday starting tonight, the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) will be showing two episodes of Tales from the Crypt and pairing them with drink specials. Tonight’s picks are the first two episodes from the series: The Man Who Was Death and And All Through the House. 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Free.
FOOD & DRINK: While D.C.’s Restaurant Week is coming to an end, Alexandria’s Restaurant Week is just beginning. Starting tonight and running through August 28th, head to Virginia for $35 three-course meals as well as $35 dinners for two. Of the participating restaurants, definitely consider Pizzeria Paradiso (and their wonderful beer list), Cheesetique (offering a $35 feast for 2 that includes two glasses of wine, a six cheese/meat board, and chocolate mousse), and Jackson 20 (offering its full menu).
COMEDY: Comedy on H presents actor and stand-up comedian Ari Shaffer, who is originally from Silver Spring and has appeared on HBO and Comedy Central, at the Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H Street NE) tonight and tomorrow. Local comedians Adrian Rodney and Lafayette Wright will open. 8 p.m. and $10:30 p.m. Tickets: $12. (Correction: This is actually next weekend. Our apologies.)
MOVIES: It’s an action-packed weekend at AFI Silver Theatre (8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring), which will be showing Die Hard (Friday, 9:45 p.m. and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.) and Lethal Weapon (Saturday, 10:10 p.m.), as a part of their Totally Awesome: Great Films of the 80s series. $11 each.
>> The Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival (Gateway Park at the base of Key Bridge, 1300 Lee Highway, Arlington) presents its second to last movie of the summer: A Night at the Roxbury. Dusk. Free.
MUSIC: Jimmy Tamborello of The Postal Service performs as Dntel at the Red Palace (1212 H Street NE) with The One AM Radio and Geotic. 9:30 p.m. $10 in advance / $12 day-of show.
>> Check out your other musical options tonight in the Weekly Music Agenda.
SATURDAY
FOOD & DRINK: The all-you-can-eat Chesapeake Crab & Beer Festival brings 40,000 crabs to National Harbor this Saturday. Noon-6 p.m. Session I runs from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Session II runs from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Tickets: VIP crab & beer tickets are $85 in advance and $100 day-of, beer-only tickets are $35 in advance and $50 day-of, and crab-only tickets are $55 in advance and $70 day-of.
>> The DC Scoop “tasting event and culinary competition” at Union Market (6th Street NE and Florida Avenue) will feature free ice cream, an ice cream eating competition, activities, music and more. 1-4 p.m. Free.
RACE: Compete in the Watermans Paddle for Humanity stand up paddle race at Thompson Boat House (2900 Virginia Avenue NW) this Saturday at 8 a.m. Choose the two-mile fun paddle or the more challenging five-mile elite paddle race. Proceeds of the event benefit SurfAid. Register by noon on Friday, or on Saturday morning at the event. 8 a.m. $50 preregistration, $65 day-of.
FITNESS: Join Lisa Austin from Quiet Mind Yoga for a free yoga class (featuring Scott Manley on drums) at the Columbia Heights Community Marketplace (Civic Plaza at 14th Street and Kenyon Street NW). 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free.
POOL PARTY: Brightest Young Things is throwing a Fashion Camp pool party at the Capitol Skyline Hotel (10th I Street SW) this Saturday. Break out your designer bikini for the swimsuit competition (complete with prizes). 12 p.m. $15 (price includes admission and a burger).
>> In the evening, stay poolside for the Unknown Pleasures rooftop happy hour pool party at the Donovan House (1155 14th Street NW). RSVP to info@chris-price.com to attend. 3-9 p.m. Free.
ZOMBIES: Run for your lives!! The Survive Alexandria 2011 zombie tag event from Urban Evolution is a race for survival. If you’re tagged, you’re undead. Consider this a drill for the apocolypse. Registration is required and will be capped at 450 people. Check-in 6 p.m., the event begins at 7 p.m. $25.
BEER: Greg Engert of ChurchKey and Brandon Skull of DC Brau are just two of the presenters at the Nerd Nite and Homebrew Competition at Red Palace (1212 H Street NE). This DC Beer Week event pairs a study of the history of brewing with a number of delicious beers. The homebrew event goes from 12-4 p.m., followed by Nerd Nite at 6:30 p.m. $10.
MOVIES: See a deathly double feature of zombie movie George’s Intervention and morbid tale Morgue Story at Artisphere (1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington) this Saturday, part of their Spooky Movie Summer Film Fest. 8 p.m. $10.
>> The National Museum of African Art (950 Independence Avenue SW) presents The Beautiful Game, a documentary on “the transcendent power of soccer in modern Africa.” 1 p.m. Free.
MUSIC: Marginal Man hits the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) with Strike Anywhere and Damnation A.D.. 8:30 p.m. $15.
SUNDAY
MOVIE: See a double feature of films from the ’30s and ’40s, Strangers in the Night and The Big Shakedown, at the National Gallery of Art (4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW) Sunday. Learn more in the most recent Popcorn and Candy. 4:30 p.m. Free.
MUSIC: Indie rockers The Pomegranates and Figurines play the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW). 9 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
PARTY: Celebrate marriage equality at the Yay New York! party and fundraiser at Dupont Italian Kitchen (1637 17th Street NW). The price of admission gets you cake, champagne and a raffle ticket, which could win you a Yay New York! tote bag, Scion restaurant gift certificate or 5 classes at STROGA (strength training plus yoga) studio. All proceeds and donations from the event will be collected for LAMBDA Legal, an organization that fights for LGBT legal rights. 3-5 p.m. $10.
