Of Bethesda And Berlin
It's still "Oktober," according to the German lunar calendar. Hooray! At one "Oktoberfest," the Teutonic Gods are giving away ancient beer tickets, and all you have do to is dress like a German. It's so easy -- actual Germans do it all the time! Just make sure if you go retro and dress as a Nazi you know what you're getting yourself into! (It's Poland.)
Friday:
Perverse sexual favors might get you into to famous deejay Girl Talk's sold out show at the 9: 30 Club tonight. And if not, hey, perverse sexual favors! 10 PM. [ 9: 30 Club ]
Last chance to see a documentary about sculptor Alberto Giacometti at the National Gallery. 12: 30 PM. [ National Gallery ]
Wander aimlessly around Bethesda, a self-described "world of excitement" and stop into a few galleries, which are open late tonight. [ Bethesda Arts Walk ]
Saturday:
See British rockers the Wedding Present at the Black Cat. They're playing with the Jealous Girlfriends at 9 PM. $15. Later there's KICKS! A night of power pop and capslock. It's free. [ Black Cat ]
Dutch "DVDJ" Sander Kleinenberg will be spinning, or the "DVDJ" equivalent, at Ibiza. [ Ibiza ]
Oktoberfest continues, today at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. Dress up like a German person, and receive three free beer tickets. 12 PM - 8 PM. $20. [ Washington Post ]
The Antiques are having an album release party at the Velvet Lounge. $8; 9 PM. Hm, there are several bands named "the Antiques." Disambiguation ! [ Velvet Lounge ]
Sunday:
Ra Ra Riot performs at the Black Cat. $12; 8: 30 PM. [ Black Cat ]