Mingering Mike: The Amazing Career of an Imaginary Soul Superstar is something that you just have to see to believe. The story of Mingering Mike, now on display at Hemphill Fine Arts, is an unforgettable one, crammed with baffling outsider art, obsessive imagination, and music-induced parallelism. The District, during the 60s and 70s, serves as its backdrop. It follows a Washington, D.C. man and his drawn-out fantasy of being a famous musician. Mike’s story was…

FRIDAY: >> We told you all about the Buzzlife White Party at Five yesterday, so follow the link for more details. >> ArtOutlet presents its first ever Flash animation film festival, called Flick, at Warehouse. Tim Bracken opens the event with an alt-country set at 7 p.m., with screenings from selected artists beginning at 8. $5 suggested donation, also Saturday. SATURDAY: >> Like we mentioned in this week’s music agenda, the artwork of Mingering Mike,…

TUESDAY >> DCist favorites the Vita Ruins are playing this very night at DC9 for $8. You’re tired of barbequing and sitting around on your back porch by now, aren’t ya? >> Love them? Hate them? Secretly listen to them while you take a nice warm bath and have a good cry? Keane performs to a sold out crowd at the 9:30 Club tonight. WEDNESDAY >> DCist’s own Sriram Gopal will be playing some…