There are loads of Indiestry events happening this extended Fourth of July weekend (July 1-5). Below are some that you are sure to enjoy. Be sure to check back for updates. This should hang you over until Tuesday, July 6 J !

Baltimore, MD

VERBATIMondays Open Mic—Monday, July 5 at Peace and a Cup of Joe, 713 W. Pratt St. Doors open at 7 pm; show starts at 8 pm.  Featuring Ethepoetemcee | Spotlight Artist: Sahlence. Hosted by Rebecca Dupas. $10 | $7 Performing Artists.

Denver, Colo.

Cherry Creek Arts Festival— July 3-5, is a world-class and award-winning celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts, and enjoys an attendance of 350,000 visitors over the 3-day event. FREE. www.cherryarts.org/home.

New Orleans, La.

Essence Music Festival, July 2-4 in the NO Superdome,  is an annual music festival celebrating contemporary African American music and culture. It is the largest event celebrating African American culture and music in the United States. This year’s lineup features indie artists Lalah Hathaway and Sam & Ruby.  www.essencemusicfestival.com/.

Washington, D.C.

BBE's The @ttic open mic—Thursday, July 1 at The Lounge at Station 9 ,1428 U Street, NW. Doors open 7 pm; show starts 8 pm. The @ttic 3-year anniversary, featuring poets Taalam Acey, Aja Monet, Rebecca Dupas, and Ken J. Martin. Hosted by Komplex. Costs $10 Special Guests | $15 General Admission.

Source Festival ends this weekend with three new full-length plays (all shows take place at Source Theatre Company, 1835 14th Street, NW):

        This Is Not a Time Bomb by Aaron Wigdor Levy; Directed by Shirley Serotsky. Performing Saturday, July 3, 8 pm. One night in the basement of a Brooklyn brownstone, three prep-school boys tackle life’s biggest question. 
         It’s Lonely out in Space by Sean Graney; Directed by Patrick Torres. Performing Saturday, July 3, 4 pm. On a rainy night in a spaceship bar, Rocketman buys drinks from an astronaut.
        Splinters by Emily Schwend; Directed by Clementine Thomas. Performing Friday, July 2, 8 pm; Saturday, July 3, 1 pm. When her younger sister goes missing, Sam’s family falls apart.

All tickets are $18. Purchase online or by calling 866.811.4111.

 

Monument Music & Arts Festival CALL FOR ART— Monday, July 5 deadline. Monument Music & Arts Festival, The Affinity Lab & DFK invite artists to submit work (NOT DONATE) for an exhibition and auction of art to be held July 15 at the Affinity Lab on U Street. Free food, beer, live music, and art. This is an international call and is open to all working in wide variety of media, including ceramics, glass, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to exhibit and sell. Email

Jcantwell@dreamsforkids.org for more information.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival—July 4-July 5. Don't miss the last two days of this annual festival. This year's festival themes include "Asian Pacific Americans: Local Lives, Global Ties," "Mexico" and "Smithsonian Inside Out." It takes place on the National Mall, located at 14th St. and Jefferson Drive SW.

New York
Beirut—On Monday, July 5 the 20-year-old Brooklyn resident will perform at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. The venue is located at  66 North Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211. The 18+ show begins at 8 pm. The cost is $9.99.  

California

Summer Darling, Twilight Sleep, Future Ghost, CA Condors—On Monday, July 5 the bands will perform a FREE show at Spaceland. The 21+ show begins at 8:30 pm. The venue is located at 1717 Silverlake Blvd., Silverlake, CA 90039.