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A mere 17 years after its distorted debut, the D.C. indie rock band returns with a cleaner, more considered sound. With Deathfix and SUn Wolf. Black Cat 1811 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-667-4490

This exhibit explores the adage "what is old is new again" by presenting a collection of women artists who create new forms and artwork by using old form and materials. Materials are re-purposed, appropriated, borrowed and given new life by Laurie Brown, Catherine Kleeman, Virginia Spiegel, Jacqui Crocetta and Veronica Szalus. The Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD | 301-581-5100

The last day of school signals the beginning of the summer exhibition season for area art school grads, many of whom are putting their work in front of the public for the first time. For a more curated showcase, check out Conner Contemporary's annual "Academy" showcase, which rounds up the best of the MFA and BFA classes of 2012 from across the Baltimore-Washington region. Connersmith 1358 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC | 202-588-8750

A group exhibition devoted to outsider art. Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery at Smith Center 1632 U St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-483-8600

The 83-year-old is a little-known legend when it comes to Southern Appalachian country-blues. The Hamilton 600 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-787-1000

Jazz trumpeter Chrisian Scott is as likely as anyone to become the new face of the genre. He’s talented and charismatic enough to make non-jazz fans take notice but with enough respect within the genre to reach its upper echelons. Bohemian Caverns 2003 11th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-299-0800

A participatory exhibition created and curated by the public. Walters Art Museum 600 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD | 410-547-9000

New works inspired by textiles from the museum's holdings. Textile Museum 2320 S St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-667-0441

Washington's theater community heads to Signature for "Summer Hummer," a variety show whose proceeds go to helping theater professionals with personal emergencies. Don't bring the kids to this one, folks. It's a bawdy vaudeville-type show with, well, minimal clothing. The revue will include dozens of Washington's biggest actors. Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA | 703-820-9771

Rowdy and rambunctious. With Jason Myles Goss. The Hamilton 600 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-787-1000