- Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis plays DC-9 with his side band Witch. In true side-project tradition, he's tossed the feedback-heavy guitar for which he's best known and picked up moody drumming instead. You can hear some of Witch's songs here. $10/$12 at door, doors open at 8PM, Witch plays at 10:30PM. [DC-9]
- If you are unable to attend the Young Conservative Reaganpalooza at the Hawk & Dove on Saturday, here's your consolation prize: the more libertarian-minded CPAC attendees will be unwinding "underground" at Adams Morgan vegan brunch hipster-magnet biker bar Asylum. Has anyone at CPAC ever been to Asylum? No telling how long the fun will last, but it starts at 5PM. Happy hour specials (including 50-cent wings) till 8PM. [Facebook]
- The Eurasia Center is hosting Maslenita, a celebration of spring, at the Russian Cultural Center in Dupont Circle. There will be Russian art, music, and drinks, as well as the opportunity to look into a someone's eyes and see their soul. $15 in advance, open bar from 7PM to 8:30PM, cash bar after. [Eurasia Center]
