Washington, D.C. - August 17, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

August 18 may be Bad Poetry Day, but that doesn’t mean your weekend won’t be lyrical.

HEAR
DJ D-Mac
What: Soul, funk, downtempo, Latin, and hip-hop spin at his second appearance at Eighteenth Street Lounge.
Why: D-lightful.
When: Sat., 11 p.m.
Where: 1212 18th St. NW, at Connecticut Ave. (202-466-3922).

The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players
What: Mom, dad, and daughter pop-rock out with vintage slides.
Why: It has to be better than your own family’s slideshow.
When: Sat., 9:30 p.m.
Where: Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (703-522-8340).

DO
Design D.C.
What: Studio 27 architects talk about creating modern structures.
Why: Proceeds from cash bar benefit Duke Ellington School for the Arts.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Design Within Reach, 3307 Cady’s Alley NW, at 34th St. (202-339-9480).

Hela Spa Summer Treatments
What: Pick one of the litany of facials (like the Anita Eckberg or the Björn Borg) to soothe summer skin.
Why: It’s a Hela-va good time.
When: Whenever the sun shines.
Where: 3209 M St. NW, at Wisconsin Ave. (202-333-4445).

GO
Zombie Prom Party
What: A precasting call and party for the making of a roller derby zombie movie.
Why: Zombie karaoke! And a photo booth! With a severed limb-covered trellis backdrop!
When: Fri., 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Where: Gardel’s Supper Club, 29 S. Front St., Baltimore.