>> Following on the heels of MC Hammer and salsa legend Willie Colon, rock ‘n’ roll pioneer and TV commercial pitchman Little Richard brings his falsetto scream to a free outdoor concert, with openers D.C. female soul vets, the Jewels. 7 to 9 p.m. at at Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. >> Emmanuel Jal, a “lost boy of Sudan” who is the subject of his own upcoming documentary, War Child, will perform his…
FRIDAY: >> Starting tonight, George Mason Stadium plays host to the region’s annual D.C . College Cup. The soccer teams of George Washington, American, Howard, and George Mason will square off in two rounds of games. Though the tournament is conspicuously missing national powerhouses UMD and UVA, the event will still showcase some of the best young talent around. GW and AU kick off tonight’s slate (5:00 p.m.), with Howard and GMU rounding the night…
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…
By DCist Contributor Steve Kiviat The Smithsonian Folklife Festival has a somewhat well-deserved reputation as a highly educational place to dump visiting relatives, but tourists and discerning locals alike can also have some fun at the event’s daytime performances and evening concerts and dance parties (not to mention chowing down on grub that’s better than street-corner hotdogs). This year’s 41st annual version features three themes: “Mekong River: Connecting Cultures,” “Northern Ireland at the Smithsonian,” and…
FRIDAY: >> Don’t forget to check out our guide to the Six Points Music Festival as it takes over the town in its second weekend. We’re going to once again heartily recommend you head to Iota to catch Unbuckled alums Middle Distance Runner headline a show that also features Unbuckled alums These United States, plus Pittsburgh’s Black Tie Revue. Get there early — this is going to be a packed house for sure. $10, 9:30…
FRIDAY: >> Print out this PDF and take it to Local 16 between 6 to 9 p.m. tonight to receive a free drink, courtesy the Not For Tourists Guide to Washington, DC 2007. They’ll also be giving away free copies of the Guide. >> Local rockers The Pharmacy Prophets are brewing up a high-concept hootenanny at Iota tonight. When the band takes the stage, they’ll simultaneously be filming live concert footage for a multimedia project…
FRIDAY: >> DCist Exposed opening reception, OBVS. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., at Warehouse. >> If you’re looking for more hip art happenings afterward, head over to the Hirshhorn After Hours party, which goes until midnight. It’s a celebration of the opening of Virgil Marti and Pae White’s new site-specific installation in the Hirshhorn lobby, which is the latest in the museum’s Directions series. Ian Svenonius is spinning and it looks like there’ll be a number…
