‘Match Game D.C.’ at Studio Theatre, Saturday & Sunday Here’s a sample question from a classic episode of “Match Game”: “The Big Bad Wolf said ‘I just came from a house where this old lady had the biggest —–s I ever saw.’ ”
Now let your mind wander.
That’s the brilliance and fun of “Match Game,” the classic TV game show that was most popular in the 1970s. This weekend, as part of the Capital Fringe Festival, Studio Theatre hosts a revival of the show called “Match Game D.C.”
“Anyone over the age of thirtysomething remembers it,” said Jon Gann, DC Shorts Festival director and organizer of “Match Game D.C.”
“Match Game” ran in some iteration from the 1960s to the 1990s, with the mid-70s its heyday. Contestants would fill in the blank of a statement loaded with double entendres and innuendo, hoping that the celebrity guests would use the same word to match the contestants.
Now entering its third and final weekend, “Match Game D.C.” uses questions collected from the original show as well as new queries Gann has collected. Contestants come from the audience, and local celebrity guests this weekend include movie reviewer Joe Barber, musician Tom Goss and PS7 mixologist Gina Chersevani, among others.
“It’s getting quite raunchy, which is fun,” Gann said.
Proceeds from “Match Game D.C.” benefit the D.C. Film Alliance, Food & Friends and Washington Literacy Council. Gann would like to see future installments of the show.
“We’re trying to see if we can do it monthly,” he said.
When: 9 p.m. Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Sunday
Info: $17; matchgamedc.com
Red Bull National Wake at National Harbor, Saturday
Check out this display of professional wakeboarders and wakeskaters as they take on the Potomac. The event features pros Brian Grubb and JD Webb, an amateur category, an autograph signing and giveaways.
When: 11 a.m. Saturday
Info: nationalharbor.com
Lizz Winstead and Jay Phillips at the Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse, Friday & Sunday
These are two separate show by two different comedians at the Drafthouse. The early performance features “Daily Show” and “Wake Up World” creator Lizz Winstead. The later show is headlined by Jay Phillips of talk show and movie fame. This is one funny night.
When: Lizz Winstead 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Jay Phillips 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Info: Lizz Winstead $23, Jay Phillips $24; arlingtondrafthouse.com
Rolling Papers World Tour at Merriweather, Sunday
Music diversity is a wonderful thing. Take upcoming shows at Merriweather, for instance. On Tuesday, the emo/punk/etc. scene pays a visit in the form of the Warped Tour. In August, old-timers such as Steely Dan and Bob Dylan take the stage. And on Sunday, it’s the Rolling Papers World Tour, a rap/hip-hop fest headlined by Wiz Khalifa. There’s something for everyone this summer.
When: 3:30 p.m. doors, Sunday
Info: $35 to $45; merriweathermusic.com
Totally Awesome 5: Great Films of the ’80s at AFI, through Sept. 7
Now in its fifth year of celebrating movies of the 1980s, AFI Silver Theatre presents Totally Awesome. This weekend features “Less Than Zero” and “Three O’Clock High.” Other films this summer include “Lethal Weapon,” “The Princess Bride,” “Stand By Me” and more. Radical!
When: Dates and times vary, through Sept. 7
Info: $11; afi.com
