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FRIDAY

MUSIC: The National Gallery of Art’s (700 Constitution Avenue NW) Jazz in the Garden is a summer staple in D.C. Pack a picnic and kick back to the tunes of Ernest “EC3” Coleman and Friends. 5:00-8:30 p.m. Free.

MORE JAZZ: Harry Connick, Jr. was written off as a wannabe Sinatra when he first broke on the scene, but his longevity has proved critics wrong. Connick will be at Wolf Trap on Friday to support his latest album, Every Man Should Know, a collection of originals about the lessons a man learns as he ages. 8 p.m. $35-$65. (Sriram Gopal)

FOOD & DRINK: Oyamel (401 7th Street NW) is celebrating Frida Kahlo’s birthday today through Monday. The restaurant will offer a special dinner and cocktail menu inspired by a birthday dinner Kahlo cooked for herself in 1942. Dishes include Sopa Seca de Fideo, fried vermicelli noodles in a pasilla and tomato salsa with queso fresco and avocado; Tamal Rojo, ancho chile flavored tamales stuffed with braised pork; Revoltijo, shrimp sautéed in a guajillo and ancho chile sauce with nopales and potatoes; and Mole Amarillo, boneless pork cooked in a yellow mole sauce of guajillos, tomatillos, hoja santa and avocado leaf. (Alicia Mazzara)

SATURDAY

FILM: Cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond cut their Hollywood teeth on no-budget pictures like Wild Guitar and Psycho-a-go-go and nudies like The Notorious Daughter of Fanny Hill. By the late 1960s, the pair graduated to the Roger Corman B-movie machine. Kovacs’ work on biker films led to his landmark work on Easy Rider, and he recommended his school chum to Robert Altman, which resulted to that Zsigmond’s masterful work on McCabe & Mrs. Miller. The Hungarians were responsible for much of the look of the American independent cinema of the 70s. Cinematographers will be intrigued by brief glimpses at camera setups and technical chatter, while the casual movie buff may will gain a better appreciation of the art of cinematography with the gorgeous compositions and lighting. Vilmos Zsigmond will appear at the screening in person. Part of the Hungary, Hero, and Myth series at the National Gallery of Art (401 Constitution Ave NW), No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo and Vilmos screens Saturday at 2 p.m. (Pat Padua)

MUSIC: Throw on your white robe and clap your hands: that ragtag group of cult-psych rockers who were doing it long before Edward Sharpe and his Magnetic Zeroes is at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue (600 I St NW). The Polyphonic Spree performs, with Harper Simon opening. One of the original members was St. Vincent; perhaps you’ll catch another star in the making. (Catherine McCarthy)

DOUGHNUTS: Loosen your pants, stretch out your stomach, and head over to Mac’s Donut-Eating Comeptition at the Arlington Courthouse Farmers’ Market (N. Courthouse Road and N. 14th Street, Arlington VA) this Saturday. The first participant to eat 50 mini apple cider doughnuts wins a $100 Mac’s Donuts gift certificate. Competitors are responsible for cleaning up their own vomit. 11:00 a.m. (Elisabeth Grant)

METAL PANDA: Head to Logan Circle for the monthly DC MEETMarket, which begins at 11 a.m. Come for the 40 local artisans and food vendors, stay for the family-friendly rock music. Local kids’ band Metal Panda makes its debut at noon.

SCIENCE: Bring your curiosity to the Koshland Science Museum (525 E St NW), which will host hands-on science activities Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the museum is $7.

SUNDAY

BIKES: The annual Seersucker Social bike ride, organized by the Dandies & Quaintrelles, takes place this Sunday. To attend, you must become a D & Q member, since the group is will be using National Parks and other venues where they’re not allowed to do the usual ticketed event process.

MUSIC: Cayucas. Obsessed doesn’t begin to cover it. These new Secretly Canadian signees are the band you’ve been waiting for all summer. If you’re not ready for the holiday weekend to end, keep the party going with these Vampire Weekend-esque rockers who will have you sloshing your Budweiser Lime-a-rita all over the floor. With Brazos and Midnight Faces. $10, 8 p.m. at DC9. (Catherine McCarthy)

BBQ AND A BAKE-OFF: Stop by Jackie’s (8081 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring) this Sunday from 1-5 p.m. for its third annual BBQ and Bake-Off. Enjoy all-you-can-eat barbecue (Texas brisket, North Carolina pulled pork, and St. Louis ribs) as well as plenty of sides and veggie options as well. The meal is $20 per person and kids under $10 eat for free. If you’re handy around flour and sugar, Jackie’s will also be conducting a bake-off that afternoon. Bring your entry over by 4 p.m. for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the restaurant. (Alicia Mazzara)

For more stuff to do this weekend, check Popcorn & Candy, the Weekly Music Agenda, and This Week in Jazz.