We’ve been hearing quite a bit about efforts to fight hunger these days. First, Sir Bob Geldolf recently announced five concerts around the world to be held July 2, just days before the G8 summit in Edinburgh, Scotland. Geldolf organized the massive 1985 Live Aid concert to raise funds to send relief to people suffering from a famine in East Africa, this time around the concert is seeking political change: a commitment by the G8…

FRIDAY: >> The Depeche Mode Dance Party promises a wonderful new wave time at the Black Cat. 9:30 p.m., $7. >> St. Petersburg’s renowned Kirov Ballet presents the fairy-tale ballet “Cinderella” at the Kennedy Center Opera House. 7:30 p.m., $47-112. SATURDAY: >> Local favorites Juniper Lane, one of our music picks for January, make a return to the stage at Iota in Arlington. Lead singer Vivion Smith’s voice is powerfully captivating, and they’ve been…

8/10 – Projekt Revolution: Linkin Park, Korn, Snoop Dogg, and the Used – Nissan Pavilion – 2 p.m. – $35-$49.50 8/10 – Alanis Morissette and Barenaked Ladies – Merriweather Post Pavilion, 7 p.m. – $25-$49.50 8/10 – O.A.R. – Wolftrap, 7 p.m., $25-$32 8/11 – Jimmy Cliff – The State Theater (Falls Church), 8:30 p.m. – $29 8/11 – Sarah McLachlan – Merriweather Post Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. – $35-$55 8/12 – Bob Dylan & Willie…