| | 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 ] | | Best Capital Pride Week events. [ Read more ] | | Gurus' Picks | | | Alex Baldinger 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 ] | | | Stephanie Merry 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 ] | | | David Malitz 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 ] | | | Fritz Hahn 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 ] | | | Jess Righthand 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 ] | Lavanya Ramanathan 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 ] More From Going Out Guide | | |  | Ahoy! It's time set sail on the H.M.S. Pinafore Friday & Saturday, June 3 & 4 at Wolf Trap! Come sail the ocean blue with Gilbert & Sullivan's international blockbuster performed by the New York Gilbert & Sullivan players. Tickets start at only $8! Seats on sale now! | Les Miserables at the Kennedy Center Sep 28-Oct 30.Get tickets! | Inspired by the likes of Elvis Costello and Fleetwood Mac, Norwegian indie pop player has been making music, including the soundtrack to Dan in Real Life, since he was 8 years old! His latest studio adventure mixes new sounds with the polished sounds of albums past. Catch Sondre Lerche at 9:30 Club on Tuesday, June 7th!Ticketfly.com | | | | | |  | | | |