Photo by Julia Smith
MONDAY
Howard Theatre: Screening of Heaven Adores You (Elliott Smith documentary) $10-$15. 7 p.m.. Accessible venue. All ages.
TUESDAY
U Street Music Hall: Tennis and Kuroma. $18. 8 p.m. All ages. Accessible venue.
WEDNESDAY
Howard Theatre: Rare Essence, Jeremy Ellis (live), and Starship Connection (live), with an opening DJ set by Rusy B. $12-$45. 8 p.m. Accessible venue. All ages.
Hop Along and Field Mouse @ Black Cat Backstage. $12. 8:30 p.m. All ages. Accessible venue.
This is a stellar show featuring two bands whose demure-sounding names mask the power behind them. Philadelphia’s Hop Along (I know, I know … Philly AGAIN?!) are rising power-pop stars that deliver a gut-wrenching product of emotional lyrics, indie-rock production, and gripping vocals that are 100 percent magic. But where Hop Along exposes rough edges, Field Mouse sweetly glides; dreamy pop songs that are still smart, not naive. A total winning bill. — Tori Kerr
Politics & Prose Brookland: Jessica Hopper (in conversation with WaPo’s Chris Richards). 6:30 p.m. Free. All ages. Accessible space.
THURSDAY
Young Summer @ POV at W Washington Hotel. Free (RSVP required). 21+.
Though it feels as if D.C.’s own Young Summer has been around with us for longer than two years, singer Bobbie Allen’s solo project has experienced the sort of ubiquity that’s normally reserved for more established acts. Coming off an incredible 2014 run that saw a stream of hit singles and her debut album, Sirens, Young Summer continues to receive critical acclaim for her soulful vocals and poignant lyrics that effortlessly blend with a synth-pop instrumentation. Now on tour and teasing out some new collaborations, Young Summer returns to her roots this Thursday with a one-off performance at the W Washington Hotel, further cementing her status as one of the District’s premiere pop acts. — Dalton Vogler
Sixth & I: Golem (part of the Washington Jewish Music Festival). 8 p.m., $17-$20. All ages. Accessible venue.
Black Cat Mainstage: Live Band Punk Rock Karaoke featuring Greg Heston (of Bad Religion and Circle Jerks), Stan Lee (the Dickies), Steve Soto (Agent Orange and The Adolescents), and Derek O’Brien (Social Distortion and Agent Orange). $15. 8:30 p.m. All ages. Accessible venue.
FRIDAY
The Hamilton: Mandolin Orange, Leif Vollebekk. 8:30 p.m. $15-$20. All ages. Accessible venue.
SATURDAY
Dance Loft on 14th Street: Shark Week (Beach Fuzz record release party), Loud Boyz, Witch Coast, and Daddy Likey. $10. 8 p.m. Accessibility unknown. All ages.
Gypsy Sally’s: Kung Fu, The Main Squeeze. 9 p.m. $12-$15. 21+. Accessible venue.
SUNDAY
Sidwell Friends Meeting House: Philip Glass in conversation with NPR’s Bob Boilen (presented by Politics and Prose). 1 p.m. Free. All ages. Accessibility unknown.
