Like a Bliss-er in the sun.

SHIMMY
Bliss Dance Party 9th Anniversary
What: The bash celebrates another year with Yes Giantess, Codebreaker, and Dmerit.
Why: Hip-hop happy birthday.
When: Sat., 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW, at Swann St. (202-667-4490).

SAMPLE
Rustico’s New Menu
What: Chef Steve Mannino debuts his menu of duck prosciutto with summer melon and a swordfish club with bacon, chili mayo, and lemon parsley chips.
Why: Rusti nails it.
When: Mon., 5:30-10 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5:30-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5:30-11 p.m.
Where: 827 Slaters Ln., Alexandria (703-224-5051).

WRESTLE
DC Rollergirls
What: Challenge the skate femmes to pool and arm wrestling.
Why: Drink for the rink.
When: Fri., 7-9 p.m.
Where: Rocket Bar, 714 7th St. NW, b/t G & H Sts. (202-628-7665).

PARTY
Asylum’s 18th Anniversary Party
What: Live music, DJ Joshua, and beer discounts.
Why: 18-cent brews for the first two hours.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 2471 18th St., at Columbia Rd. (202-319-9353).

HARVEST
Culinary Arts Festival
What: Recipes, edible demos (solar cooking), and tastings outside the garden’s vast greenhouse.
Why: A botany of desirables.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW, at 1st St. (202-225-8333).