Photo by Brian Allen.
FRIDAY
DCIST FILM SCREENING: Movie nights return to the Mary Pickford Theater with the first in a series of Friday evening programs at the Library of Congress, presented in association with DCist and Brightest Young Things. Music Division staff member and DCist’s chief film critic, Pat Padua will introduce a DVD screening of Ken Russell’s 1975 Lisztomania, a wildly inventive fantasia starring The Who’s Roger Daltrey as the nineteenth-century classical composer who anticipated Tom Jones mania by generations. The film will be shown in the Mary Pickford Theater, third floor of the Library of Congress’ James Madison Building (101 Independence Avenue SE). Doors open 30 minutes before screening. Advanced tickets are gone, but a standby line will begin forming at 6:30 p.m. The Library of Congress says no-shows and open seats are expected. Note: the film will be projected from a DVD. Starts at 7 p.m. — Pat Padua
BENEFIT SHOW: Positive Force is hosting an Empower DC benefit show at La Casa (3166 Mt. Pleasant Street NW) featuring sludgy noise-rock trio Jail Solidarity, Pittsburgh’s Secret Tombs, Baltimore’s Crimson Wave, Philly’s No Other, and D.C./Baltimore’s Birth. $7-$10, doors at 6:30 p.m. Info here.
YOU, ME, THEM, EVERYBODY: Local podcast You, Me, Them, Everybody is doing a live taping at the Wonderland Ballroom (1101 Kenyon Street NW) tonight. Hosted by BYT managing editor Brandon Wetherbee, guests include Josh Kuderna, Alyssa A. Cowan, Me and Karen, Justin Cousson and Wendy Wroblewski. Free. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Info here.
SATURDAY
DCIST CONCERT: DCist is co-sponsoring another free outdoor concert with Union Kitchen and DCDIT at The Lot @ Atlantic Plumbing on Saturday. Things kick off at 3 p.m. with Two Wheel Worship, a “celebration of alternative transportation in all of its weirdness—bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, and the like,” presented by Milk Cult. At 7 p.m., music will kick off with local artists More Humans, Typefighter, and Seán Barna, who is celebrating the release of his EP, “Cutter Street.” Free, all ages. More information here.
JAZZ: The area’s military bands provide the District with some of its finest musicians, and alto saxophonist Steve Williams is no exception. A long-time member of the U.S. Navy Commodores, he will be at Twins Jazz on Saturday to lead a group of area veterans, all current or former service members. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus minimum and surcharge. — Sriram Gopal
MEET MARKET: The monthly outdoor market returns to the lot at 15th and P Street NW, celebrating “back-to-school with a pop-up library from the DC Public Library, live painting by Kelly Towles, and DIY craft activities led by Topaz + Arrow.” Live music by School of Rock Silver Spring, DJ Vanniety Kills, and Harry Ransom, all presented by Rock-n-Romp. There’s also going to be a pig roast and lots of vendors. Starts at 11 a.m. Info here.
SIDEWALK SALE: Area museums bring their gift shop offerings to the Kennedy Center (2700 F Street NW) for a sidewalk sale. (It’s actually in the atrium.) Participating groups include America’s National Park Stores, Dumbarton House, International Spy Museum, the Kennedy Center, the Navy Museum Store, President Lincoln’s Cottage, Shakespeare Theatre Company, the Supreme Court Historical Society, Tudor Place Historic House and Garden and Friends of the National Zoo. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—Sarah Anne Hughes
YOUNG RAPIDS: Local indie band Young Rapids return after breaking up five months ago. Find out why here, and then go see them at the Communiverse with Raindeer, Bueno, Friend Roulette, and Homero of Go Cozy. Starts at 6 p.m. Info here.
PUBLIC ART: The city’s 5×5 public art project begins Saturday with several events around the city. Find out more here.—Sarah Anne Hughes
MORE ART: Washington Studio School hosts British artist Andy Goldsworthy, who will teach you how to make installations from natural materials. The creating period will be followed by a walk around Mitchell Park (23rd and S streets NW) where the installations will be placed. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. —Sarah Anne Hughes
SUNDAY
BLOODY MARY BRUNCH: If you love a spicy tomato, be sure to hit up the U.S. Bartenders Guild’s first annual Bloody Mary Brunch this Sunday at noon at the St. Regis (923 16th Street NW). Learn about the history of this storied mid-day cocktail and sample renditions by 15 local bartenders. Tickets are $40 and include brunch hors d’oeurves. — Alicia Mazzara
PRIESTS: Everyone’s favorite local punk band that national publications can’t seem to stop writing about, Priests, are playing Black Cat’s backstage. Straight up, they’re one of the best, most dynamic live bands playing in D.C. these days so you should go and end the weekend right. They’re playing with Naomi Punk and Olivia Neutron-John. $10, starts at 8 p.m. More info here.
