November 20, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Practice patience this weekend (or you could lose it next week).

BUY
Hoopla Closing Sale
What: The ecoboutique takes up to 75 percent off jewelry, furnishings, and clothing by designers like EcoSkin and Kate Organics.
Why: Hoop, there it was.
When: Tues.-Sat., noon-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 2314 18th St. NW, b/t Kalorama & Belmont Rds. (202-797-0730).

SEE
Grey Gardens
What: A gorgeous Hamptons home falls apart in this musical based on the true story of Jackie O’s Havisham-esque spinster relatives.
Why: You think your relatives are crazy.
When: Thru Jan. 4. Tues.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 & 7 p.m.
Where: The Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW, at P St. (202-332-3300)

PARTY
Red Light Source
What: Source celebrates its reopening with a DJ and midnight cabaret including go-go dancers and improv.
Why: It’s a racier brand of district.
When: Sat., 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 1835 14th St. NW, b/t Swann & T Sts. 

SIP
Free Hot Chocolate
What: TangySweet gets hot with thick dark chocolat chaud.
Why: You’re just asking to get mugged.
When: Thurs., noon-11 p.m.
Where: 2029 P St. NW, b/t 20th & 21st Sts. (202-822-2066).

PREP
Thanksgiving Tools
What: Get festive with a cute turkey-shaped baster, fall-themed cocktail napkins, and a carving knife.
Why: Avoid a family roasting.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5:30 p.m.
Where: Home Rule, 1807 14th St. NW, b/t S & Swann Sts. (202-797-5544).