| | Free music to your ears | | Punk rock at Fort Reno, the Godfather of Go-Go, ska-soul stalwarts the Pietasters and Motown's great Funk Brothers are some of the best free concerts you'll be able to enjoy this summer. [ Read more ] | | Richard Blais still plans to open Flip in D.C. [ Read more ] | | Gurus' Picks | | | Fritz Hahn Tuesday, June 14 | Beirut fuses indie rock with Balkan folk music, French chanson and traditional Mexican orchestras, so it will be interesting to see what Zach Condon and company spin during a free late-night DJ set at vitaminwater uncapped LIVE. [ Read more ] | | | Stephanie Merry Opens Wednesday, June 15 | Tony-winning musical and Broadway smash "Wicked" swoops into the Kennedy Center, and tickets are going fast. [ Read more ] | | | Alex Baldinger Thursday, June 16 | By now, Hamilton, Ontario's Junior Boys are masters of synth-laden electro-pop that manages to be both twitchy and soulful. The duo performs tracks from their fourth album, "It's All True," at the Black Cat. [ Read more ] | | | David Malitz Friday, June 17 | Going Out Guide's free weekend concert series at Carter Barron kicks off with the scintillating jazzy, soul sounds of Maimouna Youssef. [ Read more ] | | | Justin Rude Friday, June 17 | Westend Bistro's weekly barbecue stand teams up with Carnivore BBQ and the Cupcake Buggy for a mini barbecue festival to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. [ Read more ] | Jess Righthand Saturday-Sunday, June 18-19 | The famed Shanghai Kunju Troupe gives two performances at the Freer Gallery, showcasing this unique Chinese musical theater form. [ Read more ] Lavanya Ramanathan Through June 19 | If you haven't seen Jan Maxwell steal the show as a former showgirl turned Manhattan socialite in this grand Stephen Sondheim musical, you're about to miss out. [ Read more ] More From Going Out Guide | | | | Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center Sep 28-Oct 30. Get tickets! | Vibrant Musicianship. Fresh Talent. Powerful Performances. National Orchestral Institute and Festival at Clarice Smith Center: June 9 through July 2.Tickets on sale now! | London-based folk outfit Noah and the Whale have already established a strong fanbase back home and now they're setting their sights on the U.S. Supporting their third album, Last Night On Earth, the band is crossing the ocean and stopping by 9:30 Club for a night of rich tunes.Ticketfly.com | | | | | | | | | |