Photo by Dan Lawrence 62.
FRIDAY
MUSIC: Experimental math-rock quartet Deleted Scenes’ new album doesn’t come out until February, but just this week they released the first single, “Stutter.” The frenetic, off-the-wall track is a fully unhinged freakout, with lead singer Dan Scheuerman delivering a barrage of effects-laden verbal vomit. The band’s releasing a 7″ of the single tonight with a show at IOTA Club & Cafe in Arlington. They play with Grounders and Young Rapids. Starts at 9 p.m. $12.
PARTY: Yep, it’s time for another BYT party. This time, the perennial party blog takes over the International Spy Museum with their Lasers and Sharks party. [Does best Stefon impression:] Lasers and Sharks is D.C.’s hottest new party. It’s got everything: Bond booze, Jaws from The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker, a totally fake Jane Seymour (aka Solitaire) meet and greet, mechanical shark rides, DJ Lil’e, a chance to meet actual former spies, a villainous moment confessional booth, a Pussy Galore evil cat gallery, photobooth, and more. Tickets are $25 and it starts at 8 p.m.
MOVIE: As part of the Steven Spielberg Film Festival, the National Archives is hosting a free screening of the legendary director’s Academy Award-winning WWII epic, Saving Private Ryan. Starts at 7 p.m. Screening is at the William G. McGowan Theatre, 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
ART AUCTION: The Transformer Art Auction sorta feels like a prom for the DC art world. But more importantly, it’s an awesome place to (1) buy great art from DC’s best emerging artists (sometimes at a really good price if you bid right so it’s good place to start an art collection or add to one!), (2) meet those artists, and (3) it benefits a pretty great arts organization! The auction will be held at the Corcoran again this year and tickets are still available. Starts at 8 p.m. The Corcoran is located at Corcoran 500 17th St NW. — Lis Grant
SATURDAY
MORE SPIELBERG: The Steven Spielberg Film Festival at the National Archives continues with screenings of E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial at noon and Amistad at 7 p.m. Again, both screenings are free. Screenings are at the William G. McGowan Theatre, 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
TEEN MOM: Local dream-pop trio Teen Mom headline DIY house venue The Paperhaus in Petworth tonight. They play with Richmond’s Black Girls, Raleigh’s Ghostt Bllonde, and D.C.’s Golden Looks. Show is free (but donations for touring bands are encourage) and starts at 8 p.m. (but it’s a punk house so, you know, punk time). It’s also BYOB. The Paperhaus is located at 4912 3rd Street NW.
TROPICALIA: Jorge Ben Jor was among the most prominent artists in Brazil’s Tropicalia movement in the 1970s. He will be performing on Saturday at The Howard Theatre along with opener Alma Tropicalia. 6 p.m. doors/8 p.m. show. Tickets $55 in advance/$65 day of show. — Sriram Gopal
SUNDAY
JAZZ: Saxophonist Kurtis Adams is not only an accomplished player, but also an educator directing the jazz program at Shepherd University in West Virginia. Adams will lead a group on Sunday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m .sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum. — Sriram Gopal.
METAL: Everyone’s favorite metal weirdos from outer space, GWAR, return to the 9:30 Club. If you’ve never seen GWAR live before, I highly suggested everyone sees them live at least once. There will be fake blood, vomit, piss, feces, and every other bodily fluid sprayed upon you as the band thrashes through what is essentially a metal opera. Pro-tip: Wear a plain white T-shirt that you don’t care about. Also, listen to GWAR cover this song and this song, because it’s awesome. Iron Reagan and A Band Of Orcs open. $25, show starts at 7:30 p.m.
