| | | | Free and easy events |  | Carolyn Malachi headlines Going Out Guide's final free concert of the summer at Carter Barron Amphitheatre and Signature Theatre hosts an open house with performances, master classes and the popular Signature Idol competition. [ Read more ] | | Start planning now — summer Restaurant Week starts on Aug. 15. [ Read more ] | | Gurus' Picks | | | | Jess Righthand Tuesday, July 19 | Lucinda Williams's new album, "Blessed," is a bluesy meditation on the small wonders of life. She appears with Amos Lee for a concert under the stars at Wolf Trap. [ Read more ] | | | | Justin Rude Starts Tuesday, July 19 | This annual festival at Jaleo features paella specials inspired by guest chef Rafael Vidal of Restaurante Levante in Valencia, Spain. [ Read more ] | | | | Stephanie Merry Wednesday, July 20 | Grab your yoga mat and head to Meridian Hill for a free outdoor class, courtesy of Citizen Effect, in conjunction with the group's drive to raise money for Becky's Fund. [ Read more ] | | | | Alex Baldinger Thursday, July 21 | Screen on the Green it is not, but the concept of the Sixth & I Synagogue's Dive-In Movie night is far more refreshing: Float around the Capitol Skyline Hotel's pool while the modern classic camp comedy "Wet Hot American Summer" plays on a large screen at 7:30 p.m. [ Read more ] | | | | Fritz Hahn Saturday, July 23 | Parisian DJ Etienne de Crecy, who shot to fame alongside Air as part of the '90s French house scene, visits U Street Music Hall with ESL Music's electro/Latin/funk selector Ursula 1000. [ Read more ] | David Malitz Sunday, July 24 | "Black and Yellow" breakout star Wiz Khalifa visits Merriweather Post Pavilion with a handful of hip-hop rising stars including Mac Miller, Big K.R.I.T. and Curren$y. [ Read more ] More From Going Out Guide | | |  | | Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center Sep 28-Oct 30. Get tickets! | | 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. | | Pop rock band Ludo have always created a fun atmosphere with their music. Now, the band is stepping it up a notch with the "Space Dracula's Basketball Expo" tour, which assigns themes to each date and asks fans to dress up. Join the shenanigans and rock out with Ludo at 9:30 Club next week.Ticketfly.com | | | | | | |  | | | | |