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Top of the Charts
What: Govinda Gallery’s exhibit of iconic, mostly black-and-white rock photography.
Why: Annie Leibovitz’s portrait of Mick Jagger, Frank Stefanko’s Patti Smith, Greg Gorman’s Michael Jackson, and a cover pic of an early Ramones album.
When: Thru Aug. 14. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1227 34th St. NW, b/t N & Prospect Sts. (202-333-1180). Admission is free.
CELEBRATE
Proper Topper’s Anniversary
What: Take 20 percent off hats, clothing, accessories, and housewares, plus champagne, a raffle for $20 gift certificates, and other games and prizes at both locations.
Why: Items by Tracy Reese, Ananas, Nanette Lepore, Velvet, Susana Monaco, Tusk, Stewart + Brown, and more for $20-$600.
When: Dupont, Fri. & Mon., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.; Georgetown, Fri. & Mon., 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW, b/t Dupont Cir. & N St. (202-842-3055); 3213 P St. NW, at Wisconsin Ave. (202-333-6200).
JAM
Day of Music
What: Head to the Westover Market’s outdoor beer garden for live tunes and drafts, then step inside to select from 700 types ($3 and up) of brew to take home.
Why: Low-key local bands like The Walkaways, Tom McBride & the Whig Party, and The Front Porch Rockers.
When: Sat., 1-10 p.m.
Where: 5863 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington (703-536-5040). Admission is free.
WATCH
Cross Spectrum
What: Short films from Helsinki and D.C., presented by the Washington Film Institute, plus an open bar (beer and wine) reception.
Why: Real Snow White follows a costumed princess attempting to enter Disneyland; Masa explores a guinea pig’s obsession with freedom; Las Historias Mas Sexy Del Mundo is a spoof of ’70s soft core.
When: Thurs., 6:30-10 p.m.
Where: Embassy of Finland, 3301 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Tickets ($20) at 800-838-3006 or online at brownpapertickets.com.
Photo (excerpt from): Stefanko, Bruce Springsteen, Frank’s Barbershop, Courtesy of Govinda Gallery, Washington, D.C.














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