Jammin’ Java 10th Anniversary Bash, Saturday This weekend marks a decade since the Brindley family established Jammin’ Java, a prime music venue in Vienna, giving a home for both local and touring musicians to play in the Virginia suburbs.
To celebrate, this Saturday is the Jammin’ Java 10th Anniversary Bash. The party will feature performances by Deep River, Luke Brindley and the Brindley Brothers, as well as a dance party.
Jammin’ Java is also selling an “X Pass,” which for $100 gets you into every Jammin’ Java show in October.
“It wasn’t something we had always dreamed of,” said Luke Brindley, who owns Jammin’ Java with his wife and brothers Daniel and Jonathan. “We were musicians. We naively thought it would be a cool job to do while being musicians.”
The early years were a struggle for Jammin’ Java, as they are for many new businesses.
“Just keep it busy enough to make enough money to make the rent,” Brindley said of their early goals. “The first couple of years, it was life or death.”
For the past 10 years, Jammin’ Java has hosted local musicians and popular national acts. Perfect for owners who love music.
“We’ve always been music lovers first,” Brindley said. “That’s a huge bonus.”
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Info: $15; jamminjava.com
Spooky Movie International Horror Film Festival at Artisphere, through Sunday
Really, we should celebrate Halloween for the entire month of October. Dressing up, going to parties, eating candy. And watching scary movies. Get in the spirit this weekend with the Spooky Movie International Horror Film Festival at Artisphere. The fest features 14 features and 27 shorts for a blood-curdling good time.
When: Through Sunday, show times vary
Info: $8 for an individual screening, $70 for a weekend pass; spookyfests.com
Loretta Lynn at 9:30 Club, Saturday
It is not polite to talk about a lady’s age, but this is quite impressive: Loretta Lynn is still blowing away audiences at the age of 76. Don’t miss a chance to see this country legend and coal miner’s daughter at the 9:30 Club on Saturday, a rescheduled date from March. With Southern Culture on the Skids.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Info: $55; 930.com
Wanda Sykes at Patriot Center, Saturday
This is a bit of a homecoming for comedian Wanda Sykes, as she’s from the D.C. area. One of the biggest comedians out there plays one of the biggest rooms in the area.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Info: $35-$45; patriotcenter.com
‘Mad Men’ TV Party at Arlington Cinema ‘n’ Drafthouse, Sunday
If it feels like it’s been forever since “Mad Men” was last on the air, you’re kind of right. Season 4 wrapped up last October, and Season 5 isn’t scheduled to start up until March. Well, the Drafthouse has a double pour of Don, Roger, Peggy, Betty, Joan, et al. this Sunday. Enjoy favorite episodes on the big screen, trivia and costume contests, and more.
When: 7 p.m. Sunday
Info: $12; arlingtondrafthouse.com
