Gaia at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Saturday What is Gaia, pronounced “guy-uh,” the multimedia party taking place at the Corcoran Gallery of Art this Saturday?
Maybe the founder can answer.
“It’s an immersive dance, music and art experience,” said Nicolas Laget, founder and organizer of Gaia.
Two years ago, Laget wanted to organize a party that went beyond just a DJ and some lights. The result is Gaia, an event that includes DJs, dancing, live music, a magician, video projection and more. The party will also feature an open bar and light refreshments.
“I remember the days you’d go out and expect to be entertained,” Laget said.
Part concert, part performance art, Gaia incorporates the architecture of the space in which the party is held. Gaia does not yet have its own permanent location and instead puts on an event every few months at a different location.
“It’s a happy middle between going to a concert and going to a club or lounge,” Laget said.
When: 7:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday
Info: $40 for nonmembers, $30 for Corcoran members, staff and faculty, $20 for students; corcoran.org
DC Brau NATAS launch party at Smith Commons, Friday
DC Brau has a new Belgian-style brew, created with Stillwater Artisanal Ales. Named for a skateboarder in Southern California (it’s also “Satan” spelled backward), NATAS is an Imperial Porter with 7.5 percent alcohol by volume. Sip for yourself at the launch party at Smith Commons.
When: 8 p.m. to midnight Friday
Info: dcbrau.com
Cirque du Soleil presents ‘Quidam’ at the Verizon Center, through Sunday
Cirque du Soleil is no longer that new, amazing curiosity. However, the awesome displays of physical achievement still drops jaws around the world. Check out “Quidam” at Verizon to see what all the buzz is about.
When: 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday
Info: $43 to $118; verizoncenter.com
Capital Bacon & Beer Bash at National Harbor, Saturday
Two special words — bacon and beer — unite for one great Saturday at National Harbor. Presented by Heavy Seas, purveyors of fine beer out of Baltimore, the Capital Bacon & Beer Bash features more than 10 bacons, DJs, beer and more.
When: Two sessions, noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday
Info: $70; hsbeer.com/capital-bacon-beer-bash
Fall Fringe at Fort Fringe, through Sunday
Usually, the Capital Fringe Festival takes place in the summer. But if you can’t wait until next year, this is for you. Fall Fringe features new live performing arts events as well as encores of past favorites. Check out a handful of shows for the closing weekend at Fort Fringe (607 New York Ave. NW).
When: Showtimes vary, through Sunday
Info: $20; capfringe.org
