Photo by AzizMUSIC: Xiu Xiu, the band described as “weird, off-putting and oddly catchy and enticing” in the Weekly Music Agenda plays the Rock and Roll Hotel (1353 H Street NE) with Dirty Beaches and Father Murphy tonight. 8:00 p.m. $15.
>> We Were Promised Jetpacks takes the stage at the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) with Breton and Fort Lean. 8:00 p.m. $15 in advance, $18 day of.
CORNHOLE: Jackson 20 (480 King Street Alexandria VA) is holding a Cornhole Tournament, single elimination style, tonight, May 16, and May 30th. Teams can be made up of 2 to 4 people. Whether you participate or come to cheer someone on, grab a $2 corndog (three for $5) and happy hour specials on drinks and food. 6:00-9:00 p.m. $5 entry fee for each team.
ART: Figment, a community arts organization, is holding a Meet and Greet in the Safari Room of the Big Hunt (1345 Connecticut Avenue NW) tonight for artists and creative types to learn how they can get involved. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
