Photo by wolfkannSING-OFF: Channel your inner Simon Cowell and come watch 21 vocalists audition to be part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade at the Sing Into Spring event this evening at the Hard Rock Café (610 10th Street NW). Competition will be stiff, only four vocalists will be selected to participate in the parade. 7-10 p.m. Free.
MOVIE: It’s Middle Earth Monday at the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) tonight. Come out for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey paired with drink specials. Wear your hobbit feet, costumes are welcome. 8 p.m. Free.
>> “Teenagers tired of joy-riding joy-burgle a corpse from the Centers of Disease Control, stumbling upon a military conspiracy, grisly hijinks and a zombie poodle” in C.H.U.D II— Bud the Chud playing at McFadden’s (2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) this evening. 8 p.m. Free. (From Pat Padua’s recent Popcorn & Candy post).
MUSIC: Brandon Boyd and Sons of the Sea play the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) this evening with Ben Kenney. 7 p.m. $25.
Coming up this week…
TUESDAY: All four of Busboys and Poets’ locations are holding State of the Union watch parties this Tuesday. The Shirlington location will also host a panel discussion with the Arlington Democrats following the speech. 8 p.m. Free.
WEDNESDAY: The Washington Ballet’s Jazz/Blues Project pairs the music of Etta James, Charlie “Bird” Parker, and Keith Jarrett with dance at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW) this Wednesday through Sunday. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $29-$125.
THURSDAY: Take part in an evening of Ancient Ales and Archaeology at a history happy hour beer tasting from the Capitol Archaeological Institute and Heavy Seas Brewery at The Powerhouse (3255 Grace Street NW) this Thursday. The event will go to support CAI, “which aims to protect and preserve cultural heritage through advocacy programs and initiatives.” 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets: $40.
FRIDAY: Alexandria’s Port City Brewing Company (3950 Wheeler Avenue) celebrates its third birthday Friday. To mark the occasion, they’ll be releasing a new, limited edition beer dubbed Colossal Three. Look for this spicy, hoppy brew on tap at area bars and restaurants, or at Port City’s tasting room in Alexandria. – Alicia Mazzara
SATURDAY: Throw on your ice skates and leg warmers for Rockville Town Square ice rink’s (131 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD) 2nd Annual 80s Nite this Saturday. The rink will be neon pink for the occasion and you’ll skate to Madonna, Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson, and other 80s artists. 6-10 p.m.
SUNDAY: “Eat for Free, and Drink for Almost Free” at Jack Rose Dining Saloon’s (2007 18th Street NW) Super Bowl Party this Sunday. Receive free chili and cornbread and wash it down with $5 pints, punch, and whiskey. Other food on the menu, like their duck fat fries, will be offered for half-price. 5-11 p.m.
