| | | | | | Your guide to the season's hottest films. [ Read more ] | | Gurus' Picks | | | | Stephanie Merry Tuesday, May 10 | Catch a sneak peek of the Washington Ballet's production of "Carmen," then grab a beverage and chat with dancers during Beer and Ballet. [ Read more ] | | | | Fritz Hahn Tuesday, May 10 | Rustico marks five years in Alexandria by putting its original bartenders to work — including ChurchKey beer supremo Greg Engert — and selling all of its 30 draft beers for $5 each. [ Read more ] | | | | Justin Rude Tuesday-Sunday, May 10-15 | Cafe Atlantico hosts a week of special dishes featuring modern cooking and Colombian flavors. [ Read more ] | | | | David Malitz Wednesday, May 11 | British post-punk heroes Echo & the Bunnymen will revisit their earliest days and perform their first two albums, "Crocodiles" and "Heaven Up Here" in their entirety at 9:30 Club. [ Read more ] | | | | Alex Baldinger Thursday, May 12 | While the Dixie Chicks are on hiatus, two-thirds of the alt-country supergroup, sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison, perform as Court Yard Hounds. Fans of the original threesome will find plenty to like in this duo. [ Read more ] | Jess Righthand Saturday, May 14 | Pick up a "We Stand With Japan" button, contribute to a group poem and view pieces from the Freer Gallery's collection of Japanese art at this year's first Asia After Dark event, which sports a Harajuku theme. [ Read more ] Lavanya Ramanathan Saturday-Sunday, May 14-15 | National Harbor's Wine and Food Festival is a chance to sip wine, beer and bourbon and indulge in small bites while soaking up some sun on the shores of the Potomac River. [ Read more ] More From Going Out Guide | | |  | | JOHN GRISHAM'S "A TIME TO KILL" COMES TO ARENA STAGE - Get your tickets now to the world premiere play of Grisham's stunning courtroom thriller adapted for the stage by Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes. When a father takes the law into his own hands, one young, idealistic lawyer will ask the jury and the audience to consider the true meaning of justice. Buy Tickets Now! | | Don't Miss the DC Premiere of VENUS IN FUR by David Ives, Opening May 25. Inspired by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's notorious erotic novel, Venus in Fur is a crackling exploration of desire and control. David Ives's saucy and sensational play pits actress against playwright in a virtuosic display of seduction, cruelty, and gamesmanship. Call 202.332.3300 orCLICK HERE for tickets | | The Reverend Horton Heat have successfully mashed rockabilly with punk and country, making for one of the most high-energy live shows around. Throw in a set from country-blues band The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, and you've got an irresistible Saturday night at 9:30 Club. Ticketfly.com | | | | | | |  | | | | |