This weekend, the 1980s live and vinyl rocks, among other fun things to do in the D.C. area.
Friday: Tom McBride at the Rookery
Local musician McBride performs at this live music venue in D.C.’s West End. McBride is a talented songwriter, with a stable of songs that can be catchy, haunting, beautiful — or all of the above. Plus this gig is just $5. 10 p.m.
Catch Tom when you can: According to his online calendar, his next scheduled local public show is in July. Let’s hope he lines up a few more, but in case he doesn’t, pony up five bucks on Friday.
Details: The Rookery, 2519 Pennsylvania Ave. NW; 202-223-6941; therookerydc.com
Friday: Live Comedy at the Drafthouse
Don’t miss this triple threat of local comedy: Randolph Terrance, Andy Kline and Tim Miller at the Arlington Cinema ‘n’ Drafthouse. Before heading to the show, check out this trio’s Three Guys On podcast at threeguyson.com. The Drafthouse show is just $10, so what do you have to lose? 9:45 p.m.
Keep the laughs coming: Comedian Ted Alexandro performs at the Drafthouse on Saturday, $18.
Details: Arlington Cinema ‘n’ Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington; 703-486-2345; arlingtondrafthouse.com
Saturday: Record Store Day Benefit for Fort Reno
Saturday is National Record Store Day, a time to “go to the record store and visit your friends,” as Penny Lane said in “Almost Famous.” This Saturday, vinyl lovers are encouraged to shop at their favorite independently owned record store. In conjunction with the day, four local acts — New Rock Church of Fire, Olivia Mancini, Paul Michel and Tone — will play a benefit concert at St. Stephen’s Church, with proceeds going toward the Fort Reno Summer Concert Series. 7 p.m. $10.
Added bonus: If you bring a receipt from a local record store dated April 17, you get half off admission to the benefit show. Yep, $5.
Details: St. Stephen’s Church is located at 1525 Newton St. NW. For more information about Record Store Day, visit recordstoreday.com.
Saturday: That ’80s Prom
Big hair, big fun. Lindy Promotions is holding an ’80s party at Black Finn in D.C., complete with a Rubik’s Cube contest, Pop Rocks and music from ’80s cover band Hair Raid. There even will be a prom king and queen winner. Drink specials include free Coors Light from 9 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $17.50, but subject to increase. 9 p.m. to close.
Can’t get enough retro fun? ’80s cover band the Legwarmers are rocking the State Theatre in Falls Church Friday and Saturday. thestatetheatre.com
Details: Black Finn is located at 1620 I St. NW. For more information and tickets, visit lindypromo.com.
Through April 26: Art Crimes at the National Museum of Crime & Punishment
This temporary exhibit shines a light on one of the costliest criminal ventures in the United States — art crimes. Themes include forgeries, thefts and lootings. Highlights include a section on the Gardner Museum Heist, the largest property crime in U.S. History. $19.95
While there: Check out the recently-added Ted Bundy car.
Details: National Museum of Crime & Punishment, 575 Seventh St. NW; 202-393-1099; crimemuseum.org
