Going Out Guide: July 4th Guide + Folklife Festival Gets Funky

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, June 25, 2012 Folklife Festival gets funky Our picks for this week's best free events include George Clinton and Meshell Ndegeocello at the Folklife Festival's opening concert, the Washington Wizards' draft party and the opening of a new exhibit about pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart. [Read more] A festive Fourth Find fireworks and concerts with our July 4th guide. [Read more] Gurus' Picks 'Island' time Stephanie Merry Monday, June 25 | Catch a screening of the fascinating documentary "The Island President," followed by a Q&A with the film's subject Mohamed Nasheed, the former leader of the Maldives. [Read more] Punk party at Comet David Malitz Tuesday, June 26 | Portland-based trio Mean Jeans channels the Ramones better than almost all of their peers to land on the perfect party punk sound. D.C.'s the Shirks and Baltimore's Hollywood make it a top-notch all-around bill at Comet Ping Pong. Birthday Bragg Alex Baldinger Tuesday, June 26 | Outspoken U.K. singer-songwriter Billy Bragg mixes storytelling with music as he performs in celebration of what would be Woody Guthrie's 100th birthday. [Read more] A decade of dub and dancing Fritz Hahn Friday, June 29 | For 10 years, the D.C. Soundclash has been Washington's home of old-school Jamaican ska, reggae, rocksteady and dub. Raise a glass of rum at the anniversary party at Marx Cafe. [Read more] Port City Pint Party Justin Rude Sunday, July 1 | The Alexandria brewery celebrates the expansion and re-opening of its tasting room with live music from Justin Trawick, food from the Big Cheese truck, public tours and a full tasting flight of Port City beers. [Read more] A sweet Serenade! Jess Righthand Sunday, July 1 | The Serenade! Washington D.C. Choral Festival celebrates new choral music from South Africa to Australia. More than 325 singers perform premieres of two new works by Aaron Jensen and Stephen Paulus. [Read more] More From Going Out Guide Restaurants Events Theater Bars & Clubs Music Kid-Friendly Movies Museums Visitors Guide Strike up the band - The Music Man is coming to Arena Stage! Combine one fast-talking con-artist with one strait-laced librarian, combine with irresistible songs, incredible dance and (at least) 76 trombones and you've got a recipe for fun for the whole family. Click here for tickets today! Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and UMD School of Music present the National Orchestral Institute and Festival, May 31-June 30, 2012. Performances by the NOI Chamber Orchestra and NOI Philharmonic take place every Saturday night between June 9 and June 30; additional ticketed and FREE events are also open to the public. Join the exploration! Click here for tickets! THE ANIMALS & CHILDREN TOOL TO THE STREETS Part Charles Dickens, Part Tim Burton, with live music, witty performances, and stunning interaction between animation and live actors, this acclaimed London Company 1927's show, is a graphic novel burst into life! Now Playing at The Studio Theatre! Click here for tickets today! Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy