Paella Festival at Jaleo, through Sunday There’s an episode of “Seinfeld” where George’s mother prepares dinner for Jerry’s parents, only to have them cancel. Estelle Costanza asks George “What am I supposed to do with all this paella?”
Luckily Kramer shows up to dig in.
If that gets your mouth watering, then head out to Jaleo’s Ninth Annual Paella Festival, at area locations through Sunday.
“It’s having a good product,” said Jaleo chef Ramon Martinez of what makes a good paella. “It’s having a good stock.”
Paella originates from the Valencia area of Spain, and the traditional offering includes chicken, rabbit, various types of beans and rice. Paella is now widely found in Spain and elsewhere, with varying recipes, including seafood and lamb creations.
“It’s become something more popular,” Martinez said of paella’s spread.
Jaleo has six styles of paella offered for the festival, including a seafood, lobster, octopus, pork, vegetable and traditional.
With a cooking time of around 30 minutes, just make sure to leave plenty of time to order.
“We’re trying to have a little bit from everywhere in Spain,” Martinez said.
When: Daily, through Sunday
Info: $35 to $55, jaleo.com
Unity Tour Featuring 311 and Sublime With Rome at Jiffy Lube Live, Friday
An explanation may be in order. Sublime With Rome is essentially Sublime without deceased frontman Bradley Nowell. The band now employs Rome Ramirez as singer, but has to go by the mouthful “Sublime With Rome” for legal reasons. As for 311, nothing to explain there — their new album “Universal Pulse” just dropped.
When: 6:30 p.m., Friday
Info: $38 to $62, livenation.com
‘Animal House’ at the Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival, Friday
The summerlong series of Friday night outdoor films featuring “Saturday Night Live” cast members continues with the classic “Animal House,” starring John Belushi. Pack a picnic, grab a blanket.
When: Dusk, Friday
Info: Free, rosslynva.org
The Blacked Eyed Peas at Merriweather, Saturday
Ten minutes at the Super Bowl half-time show is just a spoonful of what the Blacked Eyed Peas have to offer. Really, what is summer without a little BEP? At press time, there were still floor seats available.
When: 6 p.m., Saturday
Info: $45 to $125; merriweathermusic.com
Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj at Verizon Center, Sunday
Looks like the train wreck that was Britney Spears is back on track. Really, when was she last major head-shaving type of news we’ve heard out of the former Mousketeer’s camp? Her most recent album “Femme Fatale” came out in March, which features the single “I Wanna Go.” Catch her at Verizon Center with the talented Nick Minaj.
When: 7 p.m., Sunday
Info: $29.50 to $350, verizoncenter.com
