The son of a former D.C. councilmember comes in off of the road tomorrow at The Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage for a performance of The Greyhound Diaries, the songs, pictures and stories that emerged from a 70,000-mile bus odyssey around the country.
Tonight: Cubra Libre now has a happy hour (and it starts tonight), Whitlow’s celebrates the opening of its rooftop bar, Artisphere shows a film about 8 D.C. bands, The Who’s rock opera plays at AFI Silver theater, live talk show “You, Me, Them, Everybody” records at The Looking Glass Lounge, and contemporary dance company Karen Reedy Dance comes to the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage. Also, later this week, Charlie Sheen is in town and Eatonville hosts a Craft Beer dinner.
In today’s music scene, it is relatively rare to come across a true jazz composer. Sure, lots of jazz musicians write music, but those compositions are mainly vehicles for music’s improvisational elements. Darcy James Argue is a notable exception and he, along with his band — dubbed Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society — is generating an undeniable buzz in the jazz world.
Photo courtesy of matthewbradley FILM: Solas Nua’s Irish film series continues with tonight’s screening of The Wind That Shakes the Barley, about two Irish brothers fighting the British in the 1920s. The film screens at 7 p.m. at Flashpoint, 916 G St., NW. Free. MUSIC: The Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage features organist Weston Jennings in a free concert at 6 p.m. LIGHT SHOW: Time is running out to catch ZooLights at the National Zoo….
The buzz surrounding Friday’s Millennium Stage performance was palpable, with the line forming hours ahead of time for a free concert that was part of the Kennedy Center’s outstanding Arabesque festival. The performer was K’Naan. Judging by the standing room crowd that filled the entire length of the Kennedy Center’s Grand Foyer, he stands on the cusp of being a “next big thing.” Judging by his energetic and thought provoking performance, his reputation is…
While there are some great shows coming up in January, this week is still subject to holiday doldrums. Here are a few shows to check out. >> Tomorrow, vocalist/pianist Mose Allison comes to Blues Alley to begin a four night stand with daily 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets. It is common for touring jazz acts to hire local rhythm sections, and concert goers will be treated to two of D.C.’s finest in bassist Tommy…
>> The Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance isn’t anywhere nearly as embarrassing as Riverdance and its ilk — think real jigs without the terrible music and costumes. Accompanied tonight on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage by traditional Irish musicians Billy McCominskey, Zan McLeon and Jim Eagan. Free, 6 p.m. >> Three Stars alums The Beanstalk Library are playing the Black Cat’s backstage, with John Wayne Hero. 9 p.m., $8. >> It’s a little…
MONDAY >> It wasn’t too far from here — just a couple hours south in Midlothian, VA, where Aimee Mann got her start. Now the guitar playing song weaver is a bonafide modern music legend. She’s treating The Birchmere to her 2nd Annual Christmas Show, and it’s not something you should miss. $45.50, 7:30 p.m. >> Roofwalkers (pictured), the band formerly known as Pagoda, are treating the Galaxy Hut crowd to an evening of…
>> It’s the first night of Hanukkah, so if you’re not celebrating with family and friends at home, consider catching the Sinai Mountain Boys, a Maryland combo that melds the speedy strumming and twanging of bluegrass with Orthodox Jewish melodies. They’ll be offering an hour of unique sounds for free beginning at 6 p.m. at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage. >> The Washington Jewish Film Festival presents Diane Crespo and Stefan Schaefer’s Arranged, the…
MONDAY >> Those looking to kick the month off with a bang might be out of luck, as it looks like there’s not a whole lot going down tonight. Still, it’s not a total wash, as all the usual suspects — the Black Cat, DC9, the Velvet Lounge and the Rock and Roll Hotel — will have their bars open and waiting for the District’s disillusioned masses. >> DJ Jahsonic has a new Monday night…