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FRIDAY
MUSIC: Lower Dens brings “spacey guitars and folksy harmonies” to the Rock and Roll Hotel (1353 H Street NE) tonight. Violens also performs. 8:00 p.m. $10.
>> More options in the Weekly Music Agenda.
PARTY: The Phillips Collection’s Havana Night gala after party at the Anderson House (2118 Massachusetts Avenue NW) tonight will feature Cuban food, a rum bar, shaved iced mojitos, and cigar rolling. 8:00 p.m.-midnight. Tickets: $100-$150. (UPDATE, 2:15 p.m.: The event is sold out.)
OPERA: Get a glimpse into the Washington National Opera’s upcoming production of Verdi’s Nabucco on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (2700 F Street NW) tonight. 6:00 p.m. Free.
SATURDAY
FOOD & DRINK: The Curbside Cookoff food truck festival celebrates “Trucko de Mayo” with over 35 food trucks at RFK Stadium Lot 3 this Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. There will also be live music, beer, and activities. Free admission.
FUNDRAISER: Lace up your kicks, or open your wallet, for the 2012 Washington DC CROP Hunger Walk on Saturday to help raise money to end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. The walk begins at Christ United Methodist Church (4th and I Street SW) with registration at 9:00 a.m. and the walk at 10:00 a.m.
KENTUCKY DERBY: Jack Rose is covering all its bases this Saturday by throwing a Kentucky Derby Saloon Celebration (4:00-7:00 p.m., $75) downstairs and Cinco de Derby Rooftop Fiesta upstairs, with mint julep and margarita sno-cones (4:00 p.m.-midnight).
>> Iron Horse Taproom (517 7th Street NW) is calling for bow ties and big hats for their Kentucky Derby Party. Ticket price includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, raffle prizes, and entry into the Derby attire contest. Ticket sales will go to benefit the Perry School Community Services Center, Inc. 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tickets: $25 online, $30 at the door.
>> Bourbon (2321 18th Street NW) is throwing a Kentucky Derby Celebration this Saturday, complete with craft juleps, derby punch, and free Kentucky snacks. 4:00-7:00 p.m.
>> Wear your derby hat and get ready to shout at the horsies at The St. Regis Bar (923 16th Street NW) Kentucky Derby viewing party. 3:00 p.m.
VARIETY: Storytellers, comics, and poets from DC and New York come together Saturday for Cinco de Sandra at the Hillyer Art Space (9 Hillyer Court NW). 8:00-11:00 p.m. $5 suggested donation.
>> Tilted Torch is throwing a Birthday Blowout Bash at the Red Palace (1212 H Street NE), a variety show featuring sideshow, burlesque, belly dancing, comedy, and more, Saturday to celebrate its three years in existence. Doors 9:00 p.m. Show 10:00 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 day of.
ART: Turn the tables on art critics by judging their creativity at the “Critique the Critics Art Bash” at the Arlington Arts Center (3550 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA) this Saturday. The evening will also include a silent auction, designer cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and an open bar. 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $75.
SUNDAY
MUSIC: Rusted Root plays the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) this Sunday with Rebecca Pidgeon. 7:00 p.m. $25.
FOOD & DRINK: As mentioned in the small bites section of last week’s Weekly Feed Cork Market & Tasting Room (1805 14th Street NW) kicks off its new Fried Chicken and Champagne dinners this Sunday, to dispel the “myth that sparkling wine is meant to be enjoyed only during celebrations.” 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. $75 (plus tax and tip)
FESTIVAL: The 6th annual International Children’s Festival brings 20 embassies showcasing their countries’ cultural uniqueness to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center this Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free.
>> The Look Both Ways: Street Arts Across America festival kicks off this Sunday and continues through May 12, featuring a circus-punk marching band , political puppet theater, jugglers, contortionists, stunt dogs, and more in locations across town. Check out the complete schedule to find something cool.
SUNDRESSES: If the sunny weather hasn’t promoted you, you now have another reason to break out the sundresses: Wonderland Ballroom’s (1101 Kenyon Street NW) Sundress Fest this Sunday. Anyone (yes, ANYONE) who shows up in a sundress gets happy hour prices all night. 2:00 p.m. Free.
