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FRIDAY
BOWLING: The Rosslyn BID screens The Big Lebowski as part of their “LOL Fridays” Outdoor Film Fest. Gateway Park (1300 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA) Movie begins at dusk. Free.
SEDUCTION: Pallas Theatre Collective presents Cynthia, the story of American spy Betty Thorpe. Performances through Sunday, August 16. Anacostia Arts Center (1231 Good Hope Road SE) 7:30-10 p.m. $25.
PIANOS: The Fourth Annual Washington International Piano Festival runs through August 4th with performances at the Catholic University of America and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Tonight, catch a free performance at The Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage (2700 F Street NW) 6 p.m. Free.
SATURDAY
GIRLS ROCK!: Girls Rock! D.C.’s annual summer camp is just about wrapping up, which means the week-long camp’s grand finale will take place tomorrow at the 9:30 Club. Watch as the campers take what they’ve learned working with the talented and dedicated volunteer staff to the famed nightclub’s stage. You’ll see newly formed bands like Power Gurlz and No Glitter perform the songs they’ve written this week. This is can’t-miss show, if there ever was one. 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) at 10:30 a.m. Tix are $10, kids eight and under get in for free. — Matt Cohen
TASTING: At the first ever Taste of Studio, you can purchase memorabilia from Studio Theater productions, enjoy food and drink tastings from 16 restaurant partners, and get a taste for acting with with four 20 minute acting sessions. Different tickets packages grant you access to different floors. Studio Theatre (1501 14th Street NW) 12-8 p.m. (Food tasting is from 4-7 p.m.) $15-135.
PARTY: SpeakEasyDC changed their name to Story District, so their they are throwing a party so you won’t forget it! The event will feature screen printing, drumming, dancing, and more. Town Danceboutique (2009 8th Street NW) 6 p.m. Free.
WINE: Sip on unlimited samples of wine at Washington City Paper‘s Wine Yards. The Yards (301 Water Street SE) 1-5 p.m. $35.
SUNDAY
BBQ: A “regular” ticket at BBQ World will get you unlimited BBQ, sides, and beer while a A VIP ticket will get you an added doggy bag! Mess Hall (703 Edgewood Street NE) 2-5 p.m. $35-80.
DRAG: Watch the crowing of Miss Summer Serenity at “Washington, DC’s premier downtown, backyard drag pageant.” Source Theater (1835 14th Street NW) 7 p.m. $30-50.
