TUESDAY, JUNE 17
It’s been 10 years since The Lonely Island, the comedy trio of Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg, and Jorma Taccone, released Incredibad. Relive the SNL digital shorts of your youth at The Anthem. The show is sold out, but official resale tickets are still available. 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $65-$79.50.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
For D.C.’s Flasher, vocals are at the forefront, with Taylor Mulitz, Daniel Saperstein, and Emma Baker all contributing harmonies. Portland’s Lithics opens the evening at Comet Ping Pong. All ages, venue accessible. 9 p.m. $12.
One of the outlaw country originals, Willie Nelson is joined by his son, Lukas Nelson, for a freewheeling evening of standards and favorites. Also on the bill at Merriweather Post Pavilion: Bluegrass vet Alison Krauss. 5:30 p.m. gates, 7 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $55-$125.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
Join the UNHCR for a World Refugee Day concert commemoration with Brooklyn’s Alsarah and the Nubatones at the Kennedy Center Millenium Stage. The evening begins with a conversation with National Geographic Photo Camp refugee youth participants. All ages, venue accessible. 5:15 p.m. conversation, 6 p.m. performance. FREE
Bay Area band Culture Abuse followed up its debut 2016 Peach with last year’s Bay Dream last year, a punk record with hardcore flourish that’s also catchy as can be. They’re joined by Tony Molina, Lil Ugly Mane, Young Guv and more at U Street Music Hall. 7 p.m. All ages, venue accessible. $20.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
Since his 2013 album Southeastern and even dating back to his Drive-By Trucker days, Jason Isbell has been the reigning king of the Americana scene. He’s joined by noted curmudgeon Father John Misty and rising British Americana-inspired artist Jade Bird. Merriweather Post Pavilion. 6 p.m. gates, 7 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $45-$75.
Australian folk duo Luluc’s latest album Sculptor was co-produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner and features playing from J. Mascis. Baltimore-based artist Marian McLaughlin also performs at DC9. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show. All ages, inaccessible space. $13-$15.
Earlier this year Allen Tate of San Fermin followed up his solo debut Sleepwalker with In the Waves, another record of folk-leaning ambient indie sounds. Classically-trained Baltimore duo Outcalls opens at Songbyrd downstairs. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, venue not accessible. $12.
Drive into your weekend with a soundtrack of your favorite ‘90s songs as D.C.’s own White Ford Bronco headlines the night at the 9:30 Club. Expect a genre-spanning set from everyone’s favorite decade. 8 p.m. All ages, venue accessible. $25.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
You can have whatever you like when Atlanta rapper T.I. headlines The Anthem. The evening also features performances from Backyard and Ocean. The Anthem. 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $59.99-$105.99.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
It’s the second of a two-night Phish residency at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Led by Trey Anastasio, the long-running jam band with Vermont roots is fresh from three nights of headlining sets at Tennessee’s Bonnaroo festival. 5:30 p.m. gates, 7 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $45-$95.
MONDAY, JUNE 23
Prolific Canadian artist Spencer Krug got his start with Wolf Parade. Following years performing under different names and recording with other acts, he’s currently self-releasing a song each month on Patreon. Light Conductor opens at the Black Cat. All ages, venue accessible. 7:30 p.m. doors. $18 advance/$20 day of show. All ages, venue accessible.
