Going Out Guide: Top Capital Pride Week Events + Cambodian Rock and a "Test" Fest

Monday, 6 June 2011 by IrwanKch
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Free and easy events

Learn secrets of the ocean, find bargains at Washington Shakespeare Company's annual yard sale, and enjoy a new show at the Old Print Gallery. [ Read more ]

Time for pride

Time for pride

Best Capital Pride Week events. [ Read more ]

Gurus' Picks

Catch the Fever

Catch the Fever

Wednesday, June 8 | The band's bio says Los Angeles, but Dengue Fever's sound owes more of a debt to Cambodia, home of lead vocalist Chhom Nimol, who sings in both English and Khmer on the band's latest release, "Cannibal Courtship." Dengue Fever hits the Black Cat. [ Read more ]

Go green

Go green

Thursday, June 9 | Pack a blanket for the Textile Museum's urban picnic, which promises lawn games, live music and beach blanket bingo, plus a look at the exhibit "Green: the Color and the Cause." [ Read more ]

Bright Eyes have it

Bright Eyes have it

Saturday, June 11 | Conor Oberst is just 31 but has already written a lifetime's worth of great music. His long-running indie-folk band Bright Eyes performs at Wolf Trap. [ Read more ]

Two words: Testicle Festival

Two words: Testicle Festival

Saturday, June 11 | The Montana State Society's annual tribute to Rocky Mountain oysters features all-you-can-eat deep-fried bull testicles, unlimited beer (trust me, you'll need it) and country music by the Wil Gravatt Band. [ Read more ]

Swingin' on the Mall

Swingin' on the Mall

Sunday, June 12 | After a one-year hiatus, the DC Jazz Festival's Jazz on the National Mall brings Latin jazz singer Claudia Acuna, trumpeter Roy Hargrove, pianist Eddie Palmieri and harmonica virtuoso Frederic Yonnet to Sylvan Theater for a free outdoor concert. [ Read more ]

Irvine says goodbye

Irvine says goodbye

June 11-July 16 | Before Irvine Contemporary says goodbye to its 14th Street gallery location, it will showcase the work of artists that helped make the spot a D.C. favorite. [ Read more ]

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