On June 30, 1960, a group of Black college students took a ride on the carousel at Maryland’s Glen Echo Park and refused to get off.

Smoke ’em if you got ’em — or just drink mezcal this weekend.

IntangibleArts uploaded this photo from a day spent at Maryland’s Glen Echo Park. I could talk about the nice detail on the water droplets or the sense of longing captured in the eyes, but really, I just chose this because of the adorable puppy tongue reaching out to capture some cool drink. This photo reminds me to step up our cute furry animal coverage on DCist. EXIF….

FRIDAY: >> Maybe you check in with DCist only occasionally to get a few tips on which concerts to see, but tend to stick to touring acts for the most part, and still haven’t really exposed yourself to the local rock scene. If so, confess tonight and all your sins will be forgiven. Three of the best local bands are playing a show together on the Black Cat’s main stage at 9 p.m. — catch…

This is one of those photos that pops up on the DCist photostream and screams, “Pick me! Pick me!” Or maybe it squealed and giggled, with the voices of all the little children whirring around at light speed. Flickr user epmd went out to Glen Echo Park to take this amusing photo at the Merry-Go-Round. EXIF….

FRIDAY: >> Capital Jazz Fest 2005 goes throughout the weekend at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The line up includes George Benson, Joe Sample, Chaka Khan (at right) Lalah Hathaway and more. Ticket information can be found here. >> The Capital Pride Festival, which runs through June 12, focuses on the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities in D.C. The festival includes panels, film screenings, and a street parade. >> Washington Improv Theater presents its Neutrino Video…