You’ve had such a straight-laced, buttoned-up couple of days. Get freaky this weekend.

DO
Counter Culture Festival
What: Bands, beer, and a freak show; plus artwork, comics, and indie fashion for sale.
Why: Step up to the counter.
When: Sat., 4 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Dr. Dremo’s Taphouse, 2001 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington (703-244-0567).

The Fantasy Foot Ball
What: Bring a donation of toiletries for The Women’s Collective and shop shoes, check out the runway, and grab a bag of schwag.
Why: It wins hand over fist.
When: Sun., 2-5 p.m.
Where: Four Seasons Hotel, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, at 28th St. (703-842-3323). Tickets online at thefantasyfootball.net.

HEAR
Chuffed
What: The inaugural evening of the new monthly dance party and DJ night with house, breaks, go-go, funk, dance hall, and then some.
Why: You’ll be so pleased with yourself.
When: Sat., 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: Selam, 1524 U St. NW, b/t 15th & 16th Sts. (202-689-5079).

SEE
Jacques Rivette on the Streets of Paris
What: A showcase of films, including La Band des Quatre and Paris Nous Appartient, by one of French New Wave’s founders.
Why: The shock of the new.
When: Thru Feb. 24. Fri.-Sun.
Where: National Gallery of Art, 4th St. & Constitution Ave. (202-842-6799). Details online at nga.gov.

Hansel & Gretel Eat Crabs
What: Active Cultures premieres the hip-hop rock ’n’ roll musical about two girls and the Chesapeake Bay.
Why: No reason to get crabby.
When: Thru Feb. 11. Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 pm.; Sat. & Sun., 4 p.m.
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd., Mount Rainier (301-699-1819).