| | Free and easy events | | Free this week: "Top Gun" closes out the Comcast Film Festival, the Washington International Piano Festival and a day of splashing around at the Shenandoah Riverfest. [ Read more ] | | Bobby Flay enters the local burger fray. [ Read more ] | | Gurus' Picks | | | Alex Baldinger Wednesday, Aug. 10 | There's something particularly fitting about the B-52's performing among the animals at the National Zoo, as the group's inimitable frontman, Fred Schneider, is something of a rare musical peacock himself. [ Read more ] | | | Lavanya Ramanathan Starts Wednesday, Aug. 10 | Three major county fairs get going this week — Prince William has tractor pulls and BMX, Montgomery has bunny contests, but our money's on Arlington's racing pigs. [ Read more ] | | | Stephanie Merry Starts Wednesday, Aug. 10 | Thought-provoking theater company Longacre Lea puts on one show per year, and this week marks the start of "Something Past in Front of the Light," a play about the devil's quest to make a documentary. [ Read more ] | | | Jess Righthand Friday, Aug. 12 | The Nationals are out of town this Friday, but you can still grab a bite from one of 20-25 food trucks before heading to the Bullpen or Das Bullpen. [ Read more ] | | | David Malitz Friday, Aug. 12 | The best live band in the land? Heavy-jamming bros My Morning Jacket play skyscraping songs highlighted by Jim James's equally immense vocals. Neko Case opens at Merriweather Post Pavilion. [ Read more ] | Fritz Hahn Saturday, Aug. 13 | Wish the Material Girl a happy 53rd (!!!) birthday at Town Danceboutique's annual Madonnarama party, where DJs will spin Madonna hits, remixes and videos all night long. Arrive early for cheap drinks and a drag show. [ Read more ] Justin Rude Starts Aug. 15 | You know it. You love it. Restaurant Week returns a week from today. Make your reservations for three course $20.11 lunches and $35.11 dinners now. [ Read more ] More From Going Out Guide | | | | "OOOoooooooooooook-lahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plain!" We know you think you don't like classic musicals. But Oklahoma! at Arena Stage will happily prove you wrong. It's a cool blast of awesome to help get you through the long, hot summer. Click here - you won't be disappointed. | Relive the 80's as INXS brings their New Wave rock power to Wolf Trap with special guest Berlin on August 8! These '80s rockers entered the music scene at full force with "Need You Tonight" and are still stirring the nation with their latest album, Original Sin. Save 10% with promo code: WHATYOUNEED Click here for tickets. | Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center Sep 28-Oct 30. Get tickets! | | | | | | | | | |