D.C.-area nightlife, events and dining

As the saying goes, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. A well-meaning couple in Gina Gionfriddo's witty Pulitzer finalist play learns that the hard way after setting up a straight-talking friend and a seemingly vulnerable co-worker. Alyssa Wilmoth Keegan, who wowed in Studio Theatre's "Contractions," and Will Gartshore star in the area premiere of the off-Broadway hit.

At the Kogod Courtyard.

Funk. Part of the downtown Bethesda summer concert series

A royal ball experience for preschoolers and parents. Best for ages 2-5.

When the leaders of the legendary alt-country band Uncle Tupelo broke up in 1994, Jeff Tweedy founded Wilco and Jay Farrar started Son Volt. Wilco has enjoyed a higher profile, though Tweedy largely abandoned his country leanings to pursue a prog-rock approach. Son Volt has hewed more closely to Uncle Tupelo's hillbilly roots, never more so than on its aptly titled new album, "Honky Tonk." With the pedal steel and fiddle brought up in the mix behind him, Farrar takes advantage of his forlorn, nasal drawl to sing 11 new songs persuasively written in the style of such country and western performers as Buck Owens, Merle Haggard and Hank Thompson.

In the Grey Seal Puppets production, the infamous pirate Blackbeard commandeers a bathtub as his new ship. When a plumber stumbles upon the scene and encourages a captive to take back the tub, a war in the bathroom is waged. Best for ages 4 to 8. At the Puppet Co. Playhouse.

DJ Neville C. gets the whole Saint-Ex basement moving with samba and bossa nova beats. The drink specials probably help a little bit, too.

Ceiba offers all of its signature drinks for $5 Monday through Saturday if you visit before or after dinner.

New York's Roundabout Theatre Company brings the three-time Tony Award-winning musical about romance at sea to Washington. At the Opera House.

As the saying goes, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. A well-meaning couple in Gina Gionfriddo's witty Pulitzer finalist play learns that the hard way after setting up a straight-talking friend and a seemingly vulnerable co-worker. Alyssa Wilmoth Keegan, who wowed in Studio Theatre's "Contractions," and Will Gartshore star in the area premiere of the off-Broadway hit.

A suspicious actor disguises himself and tries to seduce his wife in this dark comedy. At the Eisenhower Theater.

Featuring summer wines.

Potomac isn't exactly teeming with inspiration for country music singers. It took a move from the nation's capital to Nashville, the country capital, for Potomac native Maggie Rose's career to ignite. With her debut album, "Cut to Impress," out now, the sassy singer's star is rising.

In the Grey Seal Puppets production, the infamous pirate Blackbeard commandeers a bathtub as his new ship. When a plumber stumbles upon the scene and encourages a captive to take back the tub, a war in the bathroom is waged. Best for ages 4 to 8. At the Puppet Co. Playhouse.

A night for fans of classic '80s and '90s indie-pop turns five with help from numerous guest DJs.

Ceiba offers all of its signature drinks for $5 Monday through Saturday if you visit before or after dinner.

New York's Roundabout Theatre Company brings the three-time Tony Award-winning musical about romance at sea to Washington. At the Opera House.

Sculptures and installations by the artist.

A suspicious actor disguises himself and tries to seduce his wife in this dark comedy. At the Eisenhower Theater.

As the saying goes, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. A well-meaning couple in Gina Gionfriddo's witty Pulitzer finalist play learns that the hard way after setting up a straight-talking friend and a seemingly vulnerable co-worker. Alyssa Wilmoth Keegan, who wowed in Studio Theatre's "Contractions," and Will Gartshore star in the area premiere of the off-Broadway hit.

Andrew Karnavas performs folksy songs including ones about a friendly platypus and a helpful salamander.

The exhibit "Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship" provides the inspiration for a day of reenactments, crafts and demonstrations.

At the Filene Center.

Tour and tasting at Port City Brewing Company, with dishes from Park Hyatt Washington and Blue Duck Tavern executive chef Sebastien Archambault.

Debra Mims presents Caribbean-influenced stories.

Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre stages Victor Hugo's novel about the life an ex-convict and other peasants during a French uprising.

Twelve of Connolly's photographs of bygone signs, inspired by road trip fantasies, are on display.

As the saying goes, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. A well-meaning couple in Gina Gionfriddo's witty Pulitzer finalist play learns that the hard way after setting up a straight-talking friend and a seemingly vulnerable co-worker. Alyssa Wilmoth Keegan, who wowed in Studio Theatre's "Contractions," and Will Gartshore star in the area premiere of the off-Broadway hit.

At the Filene Center.

At the Concert Hall.

At the Lisner Auditorium.

Bring picnic snacks and blankets or lawn chairs for an outdoor band concert. At the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

Twelve of Connolly's photographs of bygone signs, inspired by road trip fantasies, are on display.

Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre stages Victor Hugo's novel about the life an ex-convict and other peasants during a French uprising.

Artwork inspired by the life and work of Harriet Tubman.

Five rounds of general knowledge every Sunday.

Trust DJ Jahsonic for your weekly dose of classic hip-hop, funk, soul, R&B and new jack swing.

One of the most crowded, grueling and amusing trivia nights in Washington.

Every Monday night, Sticky Rice offers half-price sushi.

Ceiba offers all of its signature drinks for $5 Monday through Saturday if you visit before or after dinner.

Free admission. Free salsa lessons. Free drinks for women between 9 and 11. Really, you can't lose.

Sculptures and installations by the artist.

At Rock Bottom's revamped happy hour, save $2 off any of the house-made beers. Even better: It runs from 11 to close every night.

A bienniel exhibition juried by Margaret Heiner of Heiner Contemporary. Reception and gallery talk June 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. At the McLean Community Center.

On Mondays only, Chevy Chase neighborhood favorite Blue 44 offers a tantalizing fried chicken dinner.

Terrance Simien and his band of "The Princess & The Frog" fame, introduces children to zydeco music. At the Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods.

Children can bring their dolls to this tea.

A specialhappy hour menu features half-pound burgers, wings and chili con queso.

For those who live a bit closer to Maryland, the Tuesday night jam sessions at Takoma Station Tavern are your answer for weeknight jazz. The historic music venue has hosted the weekly sessions since October 2010, with a rotating roster of musicians led by bass player Raymond Magic and emceed by Takoma Station's own Lydia Williams.

A relaxed night of free music, featuring local band Lucky Dub.

A quiz night best suited to those who want to hang out with their friends, whether they get to play trivia or not.

A solid night of retro hits.

New York's Roundabout Theatre Company brings the three-time Tony Award-winning musical about romance at sea to Washington. At the Opera House.

Think the music played at most clubs is too predictable? Good Life Tuesdays is shaking up the status quo, with crowds who go crazy when DJs mix dubstep, house, hip-hop and indie into the same set.