The Cardigans are one band you're likely to hear tonight at Hej Hej.

Looking for a refreshing spot tonight as the weather warms up? You should stop by the basement of Saint Ex (1847 14th Street, NW), where Gate 54 will be host to Hej Hej, a DJ night that plays exclusively Scandinavian pop and rock (you may recognize some of the DJs spinning tonight; DJs Seeking Irony and Weird Curves used to do Blue State, while DJ Kathryn Wildt is from the DJ nights My Favorite Dress and iPod Jukebox).Who might you hear on the play list? Oh, just some of my favorite bands, like the Cardigans, the Raveonettes, and loads more (those Scandinavian folks have a knack for putting out some darn good music). Plus, there are some solid drink specials: deals like $4 Viking beer and $5 Reyka vodka the whole night. The evening will get started at 10 pm.

Though I'm certainly of the opinion that there are more than enough activities in Washington to keep you occupied every weekend of the year, sometimes, you just need a day or two out of town. A quick nearby getaway can just be thing. And if you missed our May Dream Weekends issue, which told you how to turn your dream weekend into a reality, we've just put the full package online, so check it out.

We've got the scoop on everything from King Tut and great neighborhood restaurants in Philly, to an insider's guide to the Eastern Shore, to what's new at your favorite local resorts, plus much more. So go on, indulge yourself. Have your own dream weekend this summer.  

Looking for something fun—not to mention free and culturally stimulating—to do this week? Here are two options to try: the Shakespeare Free For All and Jazz in the Garden.

Raymond Bokhour (Rosencrantz) and Liam Craig (Guildenstern) star in Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead at The Studio Theatre.

Haven't gotten your fill of Shakespeare in Washington yet? You might want to check out the Studio Theatre's production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, playing through Sunday, June 24. 

Our reviewer gave the show four stars, and had the following to say: 

"Under Kirk Jackson’s direction, Raymond Bokhour as Rosencrantz and Liam Craig as Guildenstern not only deftly handle the lightning-fast dialogue; they create truly distinct characters—Bokhour endearingly innocent and bewildered, Craig frustrated and borderline pompous—who speak as much of desperation and impending loss as they do of the sustaining, even healing, power of language."

Read the full review here, and as always, check out our complete online-only theater review section here.

The Rosebuds.

Tuesday, May 22: Head out to the Rock and Roll Hotel (1353 H Street, NE) to catch the Rosebuds, one of my favorite bands so far this spring. The North Carolina group plays indie pop with a layer of catchy disco. Plus, it’ll probably be one of your last chances to see area band Le Loup, who open for the Rosebuds, in such a small setting. The group just signed to Sub Pop and is releasing an album in the fall full of grand, emotional rock that’s sure to be a big hit. So go see them while you can, and later on you can brag to your friends that you saw them way back when. 9 pm. $10.

The Rosebuds and Le Loup are just one of the picks for this week. For more things to do this week, including a book reading by a prize-winning author and an art happy hour, read Where & When Weekly.

If you're one of the world's biggest pop stars and you're having an enormous concert at the Verizon Center Friday night, what do you do Thursday afternoon? Tour Georgetown with your adorable son, of course! Check out pictures of Gwen Stefani doing just that here.

Are you and your pup fans of the Downward Dog? Then head to Doga in the Park on Saturday. Creative DC has the details here.

The New York Times had two fun articles this week: one, an entertaining recap of performers' tryouts for positions as official buskers in the Metro system; and a great, in-depth look at how the internet has changed not only music, but musicians interactions with their fans. Both are must-reads.