Around Town: July 29

Published July 28, 2009 4:00am ET



Nickelback: Canadian alternative rock band plays. [6 p.m. Nissan Pavilion, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, Va.]

Green Day: The pop punk band performs live. [7:30 p.m. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW]

Jim Reed: Extreme weather expert talks about his book of photography, “Storm Chaser.” [7 p.m. Corcoran, 500 17th St. NW]

Fresh: The documentary on healthier, sustainable food systems is screened. [6:30 p.m. Letelier Theater, 3251 Prospect St. NW]

Tom Jones: The British heartthrob of a vocalist performs both new and old hits. [8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna]

Rubber Bullets and Feather Fountain: An exhibit of seven modern art sculptures by Daniel Wurtzel. [10 a.m. Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pk. North Bethesda, Md.]

Summer Sculpture: Metal, glass, bamboo, neon, clay and fabric sculptures are on display. [10 a.m. Watergate Gallery, 2552 Virginia Ave. NW]

Party at the Plaza: Dance to live music by great local bands on Wednesdays. [5:30 p.m. Rossyln Spectrum, 1611 N. Kent St., Arlington]

Underground scene

Cage: Alternative punk rap band performs with Yak Ballz and Educated Consumers. [8:30 p.m. DC9, 1940 Ninth St. NW]

Torche: Stoner metal band from Miami plays. [8 p.m. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE]

Roadside Graves: Classic country rock-inspired band performs live. [8 p.m. The Red and the Black, 1212 H St. NE]