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FILM: The Freer’s series Here Comes the Night: Cinema Nocturnes continues with a 35mm print of one of director Wong Kar-Wai’s most celebrated films. Hong Kong cinema icons Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung star as neighbors who believe their spouses are unfaithful. This visually sumptuous 2000 film of thwarted love in 1960s Hong Kong is one of the great modern screen romances, and was Wong’s last great film. Free. Starts at 7 p.m. at the Freer Gallery. — Pat Padua
BURLESQUE: If you like burlesque and blues music, you should probably go to the Black Cat tonight. Black Cat is hosting the “House of Sweetbottom Blues and Burlesque Revue” tonight, which features performances by Maria Bella, Dainty Dandridge, Glam Gamz, Cherie Sweetbottom, and host Whiskey Joy. Jonny Grave will be performing “new arrangements of older blues tunes and deeply rooted originals.” $12, first show at 8:45 p.m., second show at 11 p.m. Tickets here.
MUSIC: Local purveyors of thoughtful electronic music, Protect-U, are hitting U Street Music Hall tonight, opening for Fuck Buttons. If you like Fuck Buttons, that’s cool, but Protect-U are one of the best electronic acts around right now, so be sure to go early and catch them. Tickets are $20, starts at 7 p.m.
SATURDAY
NEW BRUNCH OPTION: One of the latest 14th Street restaurants to open up, Lupo Verde, is getting into the brunch game. The menu, which will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. features a la carte antipasti items, uova (egg) dishes, crespelle (crepes), and more (priced from $6 to $22). Info here.
WORLD CUP: Look, it’s the World Cup. Go drink and watch some soccer, OK? If you need some advice on where to go to do this, consult our handy guide here. Cool? Cool.
HARDCORE: It’s a D.C.-meets-Baltimore hardcore show at D.C.’s legendary punk church St. Stephen’s (1525 Newton Street NW). D.C. bands Red Death and Public Suicide play with Baltimore’s Turnstile, Mindset, and Praise. California hardcore legends Chain of Strength headlines. $15. Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets here.
BALL: Animal lovers! The Washington Humane Society is hosting their 27th annual gala event. The black-tie gala will be held at the Washington Hilton and will feature a number of important and notable figures in attendance. There will also be a silent and live auction, dinner, dancing, and more. Tickets are pricy, but if you’re interested in attending, you can get them here.
UNION BBQ: EDM fans, this one is for you. U Street Music Hall’s first annual Union BBQ festival is kicking off Saturday. The festival will be held at Dock 5 at Union Market and feature the electronic stylings of national and local acts like Jamie xx (of The xx), Kaytranada, Nadastrom, Tittsworth, Will Eastman, Viceroy, an Animal Collective DJ set, and more. Tickets are $40 and starts at noon. All info can be found here.
SUNDAY
FILM: The National Gallery of Art’s series “On the Street” concludes this weekend with a 16mm print of director John Cassavetes’ 1959 debut, Shadows. Cassavetes shot this tale of interracial love on location in New York with little funding. This breakthrough film’s jazz-like, improvisational approach, with a score composed by Charles Mingus, influenced the French New Wave and generations of independent filmmakers. Shown with the short film Weegee in New York, directed by the legendary photographer known for his grisly press photos and portraits of New York low lifes. According to the Gallery, the film, “displays no hint of life’s seamy side, but instead suggests [Weegee’s] own maturing taste for experiment and poetry.” Starts at 4:30 p.m. at the National Gallery of Art. Free. — Pat Padua
LOCAL MUSIC: If you find yourself in Arlington on Sunday, I highly suggest heading to Galaxy Hut to hear two of D.C.’s best local artists. Experimental rock outfit Greenland plays with Harness Flux, the solo project of John Masters. Starts at 9 p.m., info here.
FATHER’S DAY: Remember to call your dad and tell him something nice. Or go do something nice with him. If you’re a father, do something nice with your family. Point is, happy Father’s Day.
