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PHOTOGRAPHY: Henry Rollins, fresh off a visit to the Freedom Plaza demonstration, comes to National Geographic Live! (1600 M Street NW) to discuss his new book Occupants, which features photos he’s taken all over the world. This event is part of National Geographic’s “Music On…Photography” series. 7:30 p.m. $40.
MUSIC: Trans Am performs with Les Savy Fav at the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW). The Psychic Paramount opens. 8 p.m. $20.
>> The Lemonheads will play It’s A Shame About Ray in its entirety at the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) tonight. The Shining Twins and New York Rivals also take the stage. 9 p.m. $15.
COMMUNITY THEATER: The Arlington Players present NINE, the story of Italian director Guido Contini and all the women in his life, at the Kenmore Performing Arts Center (200 South Carlin Springs Road, Arlington). See the performance tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m. Or, come for the Sunday performance at 3:30 p.m., and stay for a talkback session with the cast and production crew. There will also be performances the following two weekends. Check out their Facebook page for production photos and more information. Tickets: $20 general, $15 for seniors and those under 18 years old.
>> The Hard Bargain Players present their production of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, in the unique setting of the outdoor amphitheater at Hard Bargain Farm in Accokeek, Maryland (2001 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD 20607). The show will run Fridays and Saturdays through October 22nd. 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors.
SATURDAY
FOOD & DRINK: Over 60 vendors will participate in this weekend’s annual Taste of DC food festival (Pennsylvania Avenue between Ninth and 14th Streets NW). 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday. 10 food and drink tickets for $15, or 20 for $25.
BEER: Capitol City Brewing Company presents the 12th annual Mid-Atlantic Oktoberfest (also commonly referred to as the Shirlington Oktoberfest) this Saturday (Shirlington Village, 4001 Campbell Avenue, Arlington). There will be over 40 breweries on hand, a German band and Oktoberfest food. 12-7 p.m. $25 ticket includes tasting glass and 10 tickets to sample beers. Additional tickets cost $1 (5 ticket minimum).
>> The Goethe-Institut (812 7th Street NW) is also throwing an Oktoberfest Party on Saturday with an open bar of German beer, pretzels, desserts, German music and dancing, a DJ, and German film. 9 p.m.-midnight $45.
CRAFTS: Stop by the final Ballston Arts and Crafts Market (across from Ballston Metro station, North Stuart and North 9th Streets, Arlington) of the year this Saturday for a whole range of items, including robot t-shirts, photography, artwork, and more from over 30 vendors. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
ART: The Torpedo Factory (105 N. Union Street, Alexandria) hosts the 16th annual Alexandria Arts Safari, an afternoon of activities for kids and families, including Clay Experience, Arts Safari Painting, Fabric Collage, Origami Art and Giant Paper-Mache Animal. There will also be a Gallery Scavenger Hunt organized by the Art League, and a painting project based on pottery artifacts led by the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. 12-4 p.m. Free.
MOVIES: The 12th annual D.C. Asian-Pacific American Film Festival kicked off this past Thursday and continues through October 15th. On Saturday, check out a free screening of Big in Bollywood at 3 p.m. at the Freer Gallery of Art (1050 Independence Avenue SW), the shorts program Dance, Love, and Donkey Kong at 7 p.m. and The Girl from the Naked Eye at 9 p.m., both at the Goethe-Institut (812 7th Street NW). Some movies are free, most are $9.50 each, or you can get 4 ticket Flex Pass for $30 or a VIP All Access Festival Pass for $99.
>> The National Gallery of Art (Constitution Avenue NW between 3rd and 7th Streets) presents, as part of the Warhol: Headlines exhibit, the 16 mm version of Lupe, one of the last films Andy Warhol made with Edie Sedgwick. 12:30 p.m. Free.
NERDS: Learn about how the accordion became stigmatized, the secrets behind encrypting data, and why meritocracy is a fallacy through speakers during Nerd Nite at DC9 (1940 9th Street NW). Doors 6 p.m., show 6:30 p.m. $10.
MUSIC: The Sweet Tea Pumpkin Pie Festival brings over 125 bands to venues along U and 14th Streets NW this Saturday and Sunday. The whole festival is free.
>> The all-female DJ crew Anthology of Booty brings their Backdoor dance party to the Black Cat Backstage (1811 14th Street NW). Check out their End of Summer Jamz Mix for a sneak preview. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $5.
PARTY: Happy 1st Birthday Artisphere! Help celebrate at The 1 Party (1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington) on Saturday. It’ll be an evening of art and music (learn more on their Facebook page). 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for first 150 people, $20 after that, and $30 if you want the VIP treatment.
>> The Japan-America Society of Washington DC presents the custom of celebrating the Harvest Moon with a Otsukimi Moon Viewing Party at the Textile Museum (2320 S Street NW). There will be sake tastings, a mochi making class, Japanese bon dances and more. 6:30-9:00 p.m. Call 202-833-2210 for tickets. $25-$45.
SPACE: The Smithsonian’s Stars Lecture Series blasts off tonight with the first of 10 events that will each include a star lecture, planetarium show and stargazing. Tonight’s lecture, at the National Air and Space Museum (Sixth Street and Independence Avenue SW) is on “The Changing Face of the Moon: Exploring the Ancient History of Giant Impacts and Volcanism” and will be given by Geologist Gareth Morgan. 5:45 p.m. Free, but tickets required.
SUNDAY
ROLLER DERBY: Mayor Vince Gray will blow the first whistle to kick off the DC Rollergirls sixth season opener at D.C. Armory (2001 East Capital Street SE) on Sunday. The event will include two bouts: the Cherry Blossom Bombshells vs. reigning champs Scare Force One at 4 p.m. and the DC DemonCats vs. new kids on the block Majority Whips at 5:45 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. (get there early to beat the line). $12 ($6 kids 6-11, under 6 free).
ART: Artisphere (1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington) continues its first birthday celebrations on Sunday with a Birthday Open House, where visitors of all ages can partake in arts and crafts (button making, screen printing, comic book collaging), enjoy entertainment (drum circle, puppetry, spoken word) and eat cake! 12-6 p.m. Free.
COMPETITION: Participate in Comet Ping Pong’s (5037 Connecticut Avenue NW) Charity Ping Pong Event and show off your ping pong prowess as you help raise money for the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts. 12-5 p.m. $20.
MUSIC: Deleted Scenes (see Pitchfork’s rave review of their latest album) hit DC9 (1940 9th Street NW) on Sunday with The Life and Times and Vs. Antelope. 8:30 p.m. $12.
>> Established folk-rockers the Indigo Girls play the Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda). 7 p.m. $40.50-$49.50.
