What’s new(est) with Wolf Parade? These brothers of Brock, peers of Pitchfork and travelers on the Arcade Fire turnpike are going strong. Yet they also maintain that aura of youthful poverty and subsequent spiritual wealth that’s critical to their frenetic, idealism-tinged sound. Their EP drew buzz and their debut long player, Apologies to the Queen Mary, confirmed it. The group’s got almost as many side projects as members, with Arlen’s AIDS Wolf and Krug’s Thunder…

So what are you up to this weekend? Consider these possibilities for your agenda. FRIDAY: >> Straight from Jersey, the Wrens play the Black Cat. $10. We interviewed them earlier this week. >> Tonight at 8:30, the Italian film “The Leopard” opens at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring. The theatre bills Luchino Visconti’s 1963 classic as “one of cinema’s all-time great performances.” You’re probably best to book your tickets ahead of time. SATURDAY:…