This post was submitted by John "Jolly" Bavoso

As I mentioned last week, lots of things (read: songs) remind me of summer. Some songs that never fails to scream “summers of my youth” are those (admittedly often terrible) pop punk “anthems” that I loved throughout high school. You know the ones. Well, this week’s selection, “Younger Us” by Japandroids, manages to straddle the line between my high school love of these songs and my (I like to think) more grown up sensibilities. Plus, the song itself longs for the days of yore even as it transports me back to mine. Meta! Is it a complex, nuanced song? Not particularly. Is it lots of fun? For me, yes. And you’ll find plenty of fun, however you define it, in DC this weekend, perhaps at one (or more) of the events listed below!

As always, if you know of an event coming up that you think your fellow TNG readers might enjoy, send the details to events@thenewgay.net and/or leave them in the comments below and we’ll get them on the calendar ASAP. Also, you can always find out about all kinds of DC-related events and stories by following the TNGDC Twitter feed.

Tonight

• This month’s Happy Hour ShenAnniegans will help raise much needed funds for women, girls and their families living with or at-risk for HIV/AIDS. Details: Policy Liberty Lounge, 1904 14th Street, NW, 2nd Floor, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., 21+.
• Dance, shake your body and soul, and celebrate Live Green turning 2 at the organization’s Birthday Bash. Details: U Street Music Hall, 1115 U Street, NW, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Tickets are $15 online/ $20 at the door.
• With just a few weeks left before launching their 50-State Story Tour, the folks behind I’m From Driftwood are holding one more East Coast fundraiser here in DC. Details: Cobalt, 1639 R Street, NW, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., $10 suggested cover donation.
• Head to Madam’s Organ tonight for great food, drinks, friends and fun and help support HIPS programs! Details: Madam’s Organ, 2461 18th St, NW, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., 21+.

Friday

• DJ Dredd presents the ultimate Michael Jackson tribute, commemorating the day he was born. Details: 9:30 Club, 815 V Street, NW, 8:00 p.m., Tickets are $15 and are available online or at the 9:30 Club box office.

Sunday

• Inspired by the queer tea dances of the SF bay area, check out OverEasy, a delicious dance in the daylight. Details: Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar, 1104 H Street, NE, 3:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m., No Cover.

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