Bistro Bistro, 4021 S. 28th St., Arlington. 703-379-0300. Live jazz and dance music by LaMont Mitchell & Friends, every Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover. No minimum.
Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-549-7500. All shows in the music hall start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted. Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets or phone charge at 703-573-7328. Visit www.birchmere.com.
Clarendon Ballroom, 3185 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 703-469-2244. www.clarendonballroom.com.
Tom Koerner and Debra Sternberg offer swing dancing every Tuesday from 9-11 p.m. Cost is $10. Call 703-359-9882.
Independence Eve Bash. The party features Fighting Gravity, and DJ Pat Premier spins in the lower ballroom. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Tickets cost $10 and can only be purchased at the door.
Celtic Tiger performs "Ancient Irish Echoes & Medieval Roots" Wednesday, June 29. Reception is at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $35.
Clarendon Grill, 1101 N. Highland St., Arlington, 703-524-7455. www.cgrill.com. Party D.C. events every Wednesday. Live dance music from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., plus micro brews, specials and more. No cover charge. Mondays are Salsa night, with free dance lessons and salsa music. Tuesdays are Poker Night, with free Texas Hold-'Em tourneys.
Upcoming events include:
Wednesday, June 29: High Strung, acoustic rock cover band.
Thursday, June 30: DJ Pat Premier, hiphop/club.
July 1: Hyjinx, rock cover band.
July 2: DJ TNT, hip-hop/dance.
July 3: 4th of July Jam with DJ 2 Nutz.
July 6: Practically Einstein, acoustic.
July 7: Mofaux, modern rock covers.
July 8: Vs. The Earth, modern rock covers.
July 9: DJ 2 Nutz, hip-hop/dance.
July 13: FlashBack, acoustic trio.
July 14: DJ Pat Premier, hip-hop/club music.
July 15: LRS, rock 'n' roll covers.
July 16: DJ Shock, hip-hop/techno.
July 20: Lloyd Dobler, acoustic.
July 21: DJ 2 Nutz, hip-hop/dance.
July 22: The Reflex, 80s covers.
July 23: Laura Lea and Tripp Fabulous, modern rock covers.
July 27: FlashBack, acoustic trio.
July 28: 8 Track Jones, rock covers.
July 29: Chorduroy, modern rock covers.
July 30: DJ 2 Nutz, hip-hop/dance.
Cowboy Cafe North, 4792 Lee Highway, Arlington, 703-243-8010.
Dr. Dremo’s Taphouse, 2001 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, 703-528-4660. Sunday-Wednesday, 5 p.m.-midnight. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. www.drdremo.com. Open mike comedy, every Wednesday 8-10 p.m.
Evening Star Café, 2000 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, 703-549-5051. Live music every Thursday and wine and jazz every Wednesday in the No. 9 Upstairs Lounge. Free wine tasting in the Daily Planet Wine Shop, Friday, 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant, 555 S. 23rd St., 703-685-0555. Comedy show on Monday nights starting at 8 p.m. Karaoke on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, starting at 9. Sunday champagne brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Drag shows on Sunday nights starting at 9.
Galaxy Hut, 2711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 703-525-8646. Live music Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights. No cover charge. Shows begin at 9:45 p.m. www.galaxyhut.com.
IOTA Club & Café, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 703-522-8340. www.iotaclubandcafe.com. Open mike nights every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m., free.
Upcoming events include:
Spiraling performs synth-infused rock Saturday, July 9. The Argument opens.
Ireland’s Four Courts, 2051 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 703-525-3600. www.irelandsfourcourts.com. Live music Tuesday through Saturday, 9 p.m.
Joseph’s Restaurant, 2403 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 703-524-2722.
Matsutake Steak & Sushi, 4121 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-351-8787. Live jazz and dance music Fridays, 8-11 p.m. by LaMont Mitchell & Friends. No cover. No minimum.
Pica Deli Gourmet & Wines, 471 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington. 703-524-5656. Live music Thursdays, 5:30-9 p.m. www.picadeligourmet.com.
Rhodeside Grill, 1836 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 703-243-0145. Open mike night every Thursday. Shows start 9:30 p.m. All shows 21 and over. Usually $5 cover. www.rhodesidegrill.com.
Rock Bottom, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1256 inside the Ballston Common Mall, 703-516-7688, www.rockbottom.com.
Upcoming events include:
Marwood, an alternative guitar-pop band, performs Wednesday, June 29 at 8:30 p.m.
Sala Thai, 2900 N. 10th St., Arlington, 703-465-2900. Live bands Friday and Saturday from 8-11 p.m.
Sine Irish Pub & Restaurant, 1301 S. Joyce St., Arlington, 703-415-4420. Live jazz and dance music Saturdays, 8-11 p.m. by LaMont Mitchell & Friends. No cover. No minimum.
SoBe Seafood Co., 3100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, 703-528-0033, www.sobeseafood.com. Outdoor bar, food and drink specials, a DJ and open-air dancing every Saturday night. DJ starts at 10 p.m.
St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, 703-739-9268. Performances are from 8-10 p.m. unless otherwise specified; Sunday performances are from 3-5 p.m. www.stelmoscoffeepub.com.
State Theater, 220 Lee Highway, Falls Church, 703-237-0300. Visit www.thestatetheater.com.
Upcoming events include:
Patton Oswalt plus Erik Myers give a comedy performance Friday, July 1. Doors open 7 p.m.; show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $18.
Sam Bush gives a newgrass/acoustic jazz performance Saturday, July 2. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $20.
Tuesday, July 12: U-Melt, jam band.
Wednesday, July 13: International Reggae Tour, featuring Soldiers of Jah Army, Gomba Jahbari, Kwame and Jahcoustix.
Thursday, July 14: Beausoleil with Michael Doucet, cajun.
Tuesday, July 19: Phix, Phish cover band.
Thursday, July 21: The Samples, jam rock/folk rock.
Saturday, July 23: Jaguares, Latin alternative rock.
Tuesday, July 26: Xavier Rudd, eclectic, acoustic rock/blues.
Thursday, July 28: Niki Barr plus Daphne Loves Derby, Sherwood and This Providence, pop/rock.
Friday, July 29: Gonzo’s Nose plus The Reflex, '80s/'90s rock.
Saturday, July 30: The Legwarmers, 80s tribute band.
Tutto Bene Italian Restaurant, hosts occasional opera nights, 501 N. Randolph St., Arlington, 703-522-1005.
Whitlow’s on Wilson, 2854 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 703-276-9693. $4 or $5 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Performances from 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. unless otherwise specified. www.whitlows.com.
Upcoming shows include:
Wednesday, June 29: Catfish Hodge, acoustic blues.
Thursday, June 30: Flashback, 70s and 80s.