Tuesday, April 7: Fans of Top Chef, you remember guest judge Wylie Dufresne — he runs WD-50 in NYC, and is famous for experimental molecular gastronomy. Well, he’ll be here in DC alongside tapas genius Jose Andres at the National Museum of American History to talk about Spanish food. No free samples, sorry. [Smithsonian] MORE »

Friday, April 3: If you like Justice and Daft Punk, you might be interested in Sebastien Tellier, who also hails from France and is essential to the French dance circuit. He will be bringing his beautiful, piano-laced electro music to the 9:30 Club. 10PM. [MySpace] MORE »

Remember back in, say, 1999, when everyone you knew had suddenly become a DJ, irrespective of whatever horrific musical atrocities they committed in the pursuit? Well, those days can be yours once more, but this time to a better end than just getting free, uh, beer, or whatever. Girls Rock! DC is giving free DJ lessons tonight at the Black Cat, in part to disseminate the dark arts of mixology, and in part to raise funds for girls’ music education. There is just one tiny (obvious) catch. MORE »

Overworked, Ann Taylor-wearing women of DC (and especially Hill Women): it’s time to learn a thing or two about sex appeal. Hip-hop dance teacher and choreographer Shira Goldberg will be teaching the dance moves from Beyonce’s music video “All the Single Ladies: (Put A Ring on It)” in a workshop this Sunday at First Class, Inc. on 20th St. NW. MORE »

A gaggle of DJs will be descending upon Asylum tonight, courtesy of RipOFF, for the “Totally Fucked Party.” Though dance parties are not exactly a rare occurrence in DC, this one is special in that it provides to you, the dancer, free beer! MORE »

Thursday, March 26: Local DMV rappers, producers and vocalists recreate and redefine the songs off Jay Z’s 1996 debut album, Reasonable Doubt, which helped push the hip-hop powerhouse into the big leagues. 8PM at Expo, $15. [Washington Post] MORE »

Pete Welsch has been DJing with the DC-based Fatback crew since 2006, and he’s seen DC’s dance scene move from scary rave music (thank you, Jesus) to a culture that embraces genres from all across the spectrum: garage rock, house, electro, etc. Wonkabout asked the funk/soul/boogaloo DJ to dish about DC nightlife and dance muzak. MORE »

Thursday, March 19: Local indie band The Blackout District sound kind of like Alanis Morissette with synth. That’s a horrible comparison, but check out their MySpace and you’ll understand. Performing tonight at the Rock and Roll Hotel. [R&R Hotel] MORE »

Thursday, March 12: Dance night Shorts is back at Asylum. All you have to do is wear a pair of shorts — short-shorts, jorts, daisy dukes, swim trunks, whatever — and you’re in. DJ Gavin Holland of Nouveau Riche will be spinning 80s muzak and there will be a ball pit. [Asylum] MORE »

Mi Ami’s sound is variously described as dub-punk, funk, Afro-pop, minimal techno or just “banshee yowls,” depending on who’s doing the describing. Improbably, Mi Ami actually is all of these things, and will be playing at the Velvet Lounge tonight for anyone curious to see how they do it. MORE »

The Alliance Française is providing an opportunity to be almost grotesquely multicultural tonight. Their latest Carte Blanche Happy Hour is being held at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, and in honor of its venue it’s also celebrating the Jewish holiday Purim. So in addition to the usual French food and DJ, there’s hamantashen and a Queen Esther costume contest. Oh, and they’re throwing in a French mime, because why not? MORE »