FotoWeek D.C., through Saturday If FotoWeek D.C. is any indication, Washington is one heck of a photo city.
“I think Washington is a great photography city,” said FotoWeek D.C. founder and President Theo Adamstein. “The community here has always been strong.”
FotoWeek D.C. began in 2008 as a fall photography festival, and has now grown into a year-around organization called FotoDC celebrating local photography and photographers.
FotoWeek D.C. features exhibitions, lectures and more throughout the District. This year, the event has a central location in the old Borders location at 18th and L streets NW. Adamstein said that attendance has doubled from last year.
Adamstein started FotoWeek D.C. to give the city its proper due as a vibrant, transient city with multiple photographic influences.
“Washington photography hadn’t been recognized,” Adamstein said. He added there’s not one specific style in Washington. “We are an international city. We’re a crossroads.”
Photography has grown in popularity, much becaue of convenience and accessibility to photo-taking devices.
“It’s probably the healthiest,” Adamstein said of the art form.
When: Through Saturday
Info: Locations and prices vary; fotoweekdc.org.
3 Doors Down at DAR Constitution Hall, Sunday
3 Doors Down sure has gotten a lot of mileage out of the 2000 hit single “Kryptonite.” But the band has had a successful career this past decade, with its pleasing pop rock and has done a lot of commendable work for its Better Life Foundation. Catch ’em live at DAR, with Theory of a Deadman and Pop Evil.
When: 7 p.m., Sunday
Info: $43.50, dar.org.
Finesse Mitchell at the Arlington Cinema ‘n’ Drafthouse, Saturday & Sunday
Comedian Finesse Mitchell had a cup of coffee with “Saturday Night Live” a few years back. He’s recently been making the rounds on the stand-up circuit, and also stars on a Disney Channel show.
When: 10 p.m. Friday & Saturday
Info: $20, arlingtondrafthouse.com.
Flow in the Dark at Tortoise & Hare, Saturday
Local cover band Flow in the Dark performs monthly at Tortoise & Hare. Yes, you’ll hear plenty of ’80s and ’90s tunes, but the five-piece group also features newer and older work, mash-ups and more. Good excuse to cut loose in this fun Crystal City establishment.
When: 10 p.m., Saturday.
Info: tortoiseandharebar.com
Rosebud Film & Video Festival, Saturday and Sunday
Annual film competition returns for its 21st year. The Rosebud Film & Video Festival — get the ‘Citizen Kane’ reference? — recognizes local experimental and innovative film. On Saturday is the nominee showcase at Artisphere in Rosslyn, and Sunday is the awards ceremony at the Clarendon Ballroom.
When: Showcase 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
Info: rosebudfestival.org.
