| | | | Free and easy events |  | Grab a ukulele and be a part of history on Wednesday as Strathmore attempts to break the Guinness World Record for largest ukulele ensemble at UkeFest 2011. Also, get a first look at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and a last look at the Hirshhorn's "Fragments in Time and Space" exhibit. [ Read more ] | |  U Street's rooftop and patio explosion. [ Read more ] | | Gurus' Picks | | | | Alex Baldinger Tuesday, Aug. 23 through Friday, Aug. 26 | Is that a wig? Is that a real English accent? You'll have many questions at the start of comedian Reggie Watt's act, but once his bewildering blend of improvisational songwriting, beat boxing and one-off characters take hold, you'll be in hysterics. [ Read more ] | | | | Stephanie Merry Thursday, Aug. 25 | Head to Handi-Hour at the Renwick to sample craft beers from Churchkey, try for prizes during a scavenger hunt through the permanent collection and get artsy with a buffet of found objects. [ Read more ] | | | | Fritz Hahn Thursday, Aug. 25 | All-you-can-drink beer (including DC Brau and Port City brews), all-you-can-eat pit barbecue, music spun by a Fort Knox Five DJ and panoramic riverside views: No matter how you look at it, the Kennedy Center's Dog Days of Summer is a winner. [ Read more ] | | | | Justin Rude Saturday, Aug. 27 | Celebrate the neighborhood's vibrant and funky character with a day of live entertainment, vendors, kids activities and the crowning of Mr. and Mrs. Columbia Heights. [ Read more ] | | | | Jess Righthand Saturday, Aug. 27 | Chuck Brown celebrates his 75th birthday at the 9:30 Club along with special guest and funk great Bootsy Collins. [ Read more ] | David Malitz Friday, Aug. 26 through Sunday, Aug. 28 | Few people possess a more bizarre sense of humor than the MTV star of the early '00s, who brings his stand-up act to the Improv. [ 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. | | Broadway's divine diva Patti LuPone kicks off the Clarice Smith Center's 10th Anniversary Season, Saturday, September 10 at 8PM. Tickets on sale now! | | Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center Sep 28-Oct 30. Get tickets! | | | | | | |  | | | | |