Bicycle Film Festival, through Saturday Is Washington, D.C., a bike-friendly city?
“I would say it’s bicycle-friendly,” said D.C. resident Nick Barkley. “The bicycle culture is a small group, but it’s expanding. It’s a growing culture and a growing scene.”
If anyone has a sense of D.C.’s bike scene, Barkley would. He’s the area producer of the Bicycle Film Festival, which runs though Saturday.
Brendt Barbur founded the BFF is New York in 2001. The event has since gone international, with festivals in cities around the world. This is the third year the event has come to D.C.
“It’s just to celebrate cycling,” Barkley said, adding that the event brings together film lovers and cyclists. “It combines the two cultures.”
D.C.’s BFF highlights dozens of short and feature-length films, presented in blocks at the Gala Theatre. Friday night’s after-party is at the Wonderland Ballroom, and DC9 hosts an after-party on Saturday.
Barkley predicts more than a thousand attendees this year.
“Hopefully we build on last year’s success,” he said.
Barkley said the appeal of cycling lies in the fun, convenience and health benefits of getting around on two wheels. With the BFF, he hopes to spread that message.
“We can certainly try,” Barkley said.
Info: $30 festival pass, or $10 per program (six programs in all); bicyclefilmfestival.com
When: Program times vary Friday and Saturday, after-parties at 9 p.m.
Legg Mason Tennis Classic, through Sunday
Yeah, it doesn’t possess the swagger of football, but don’t thumb your nose at high-level tennis. The popular Legg Mason Tennis Classic, which has been going strong in the District in some form for more than four decades, is back again. Head out to the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center for the finals on Sunday.
Info: Reserved seats $50, box seats $75; leggmasontennisclassic.com
When: Friday session at 2 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m., Sunday at noon
Young Jeezy at Fur Nightclub, Friday
The Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy’s new album, “Thug Motivation 103,” drops next month, but if you’re a fan you’ve surely already heard a number of tracks. Check him out live at Fur.
Info: $20 general admission, $40 VIP; furnightclub.com
When: 9 p.m. Friday
Keep Up With the Coen Brothers at AFI, through Sept. 1
AFI’s special summer series highlighting the works of the Coen brothers continues this weekend with 1990’s “Miller’s Crossing.” Next weekend is “Fargo,” and the following weekend features “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”
Info: $11; afi.com
When: “Miller’s Crossing” 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Death Cab for Cutie at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Sunday
Ben Gibbard’s little group creating flowery, layered rock is as popular as ever. If you couldn’t get into the sold-out 9:30 Club show in June, and instead spent the night listening to “I Will Follow You Into the Dark” while sobbing into your pillow, cheer up. There are still tickets available to Sunday’s show at Merriweather. With Frightened Rabbit.
Info: $35 to $45; merriweathermusic.com
When: 6 p.m. doors Sunday
