To Do List for The Weekend of July 9 – 12

Landless Theatre’s Sweeney Todd opens tonight at the Atlas.

Post-4th of July I always get this feeling of dread that the summer is halfway over. Illogical but whatever. Get out there!

Tonight get over to the Atlas for Landless Theatre’s prog-metal take on the musical Sweeney Todd. I’m not sure it it is Sondheim-approved but, who cares? The story of the vengeful barber who offs his clients so his landlady can make tasty meat pies seems suited for a metal makeover. The show runs tonight through August 3nd. Tickets and showtimes can be found here.

Capital Fringe kicks off tonight. The funky fest has moved east and set up residence on Florida Avenue and this year’s festival takes places in Trinidad, Brookland and H Street, including the Atlas, the Argonaut, the Fridge and CHAW. So much is happening so there is no excuse not to check something out. There is a show that involves a dude coming to your house to wash dishes. Literally something for everyone.

Slow jam into the weekend Friday night at East Side yoga’s Hip Hop Happy hour. Enjoy a slow flow yoga class followed by cheer with your fellow yogis. The class begins at 6:30. Register here.

There are a few spots left for chef David Guas’s Barbecue Boot Camp Saturday morning at the Hill Center. The Travel Channel host and chef/owner of the Hill’s new Bayou Bakery will lead the class from 11:00 am to 1:30. Bring an apron and a hat since you will be outside getting messy learning his New Orleans techniques. The cost is $85.00 and you can register here.

Keep that New Orleans vibe live that night at Gallery O/H with the Soggy Po’ Boys. The show begins at 9 and there is no cover.

Sunday Ice Cream Jubilee will be giving away free mini-cones to celebrate their one year anniversary. Visit before 2:00pmand says “Happy Birthday!” will receive a 3″ mini cone.

Watch the next Union Market resident get chosen live.  The 2nd annual Launch Pad, a culinary business competition created by Union Market, Mess Hall and RIS owner Ris Lacoste, will culminate in a live grand finale this Sunday, July 12 from 1pm-5pm at Union Market’s Dock 5. Tickets can be purchased for $25 here.  panel of judges, including hard hitters like Patrick O’Connell, Aaron Silverman, Drew Nieporent, David Hall, Al Goldberg and Ris Lacoste. Your presence matters because a People’s Choice vote will count towards each finalist’s point total. Winner of Launch Pad will receive a 6-12 month takeover of a fully-built stall in Union Market, as well as a mentorship from Ris Lacoste and other great prizes.  The event is from 1pm to 5pm.