| | | | Free and easy events |  | Among this week's highlights: Baltimore's annual Artscape festival, which is worth the trip to Charm City, and Bastille Day's tasty little brother — National French Fries Day. [ Read more ] | | Stay current with Fringe Festival reviews and schedules. [ Read more ] | | Gurus' Picks | | | | David Malitz Tuesday, July 12 | Eleanor Friedberger of indie rock duo Fiery Furnaces visits the Black Cat in support of her solo debut, "Last Summer," a lyrical tour de force that is one of the season's most refreshing albums. [ Read more ] | | | | Jess Righthand Thursday, July 14 | Hear the man behind the "Midnight in Paris" theme song, French guitar virtuoso Stephane Wrembel, at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Tickets include a complimentary wine tasting. [ Read more ] | | | | Fritz Hahn Friday, July 15 | The second Truckeroo festival gathers the city's top food trucks at Das Bullpen for an afternoon of lobster rolls, barbecue, empanadas, pie and popsicles. Live music and a beer garden are also on the agenda. [ Read more ] | | | | Justin Rude Starts Friday, July 15 | Get ready for a week of beer, mussels and chocolate, as ten local restaurants join the Belgian embassy for a week of special menus and events. [ Read more ] | | | | Stephanie Merry Saturday, July 16 | If you missed last summer's Wonder Emporium, here's another chance to head to a party that promises a design contest, digital art installations, a painting party, DJs and live music. [ Read more ] | Alex Baldinger Saturday, July 16 | Get your mid-summer hockey fix at the Washington Capitals Fan Fest, which includes a full-contact scrimmage between some of the organization's best young players, autograph signings, an equipment sale and a free, open skate. [ Read more ] More From Going Out Guide | | |  | | Wolf Trap Summer 2011 Dance Series presents Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Ronald K. Brown EVIDENCE, A Dance Company, and Ballet West. Tickets starting at only $4! Purchase in-house tickets to all 3 performances and save 20%! Tickets at 1-877-WOLF-TRAP and www.wolftrap.org | | This summer's sizzling hot hit EXTENDED AGAIN through July 24! VENUS IN FUR, by David Ives, directed by David Muse. 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. Tickets at 202.332.3300 or studiotheatre.org. | | Initially, reggae musician Stephen Marley (son of legend Bob Marley) thrived as a producer and guest musician. Having ventured into solo territory, he just released his third album, Revelations Part 1:The Root Of Life. Catch the acclaimed artist at 9:30 Club next week.Ticketfly.com | | | | | | |  | | | | |