Washington, D.C. - September 28, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Some Godly advice: Have a little fun this weekend.

SEE
Al Franken: God Spoke
What: New film from the makers of The War Room looks at the comedian-turned-political satirist (and features everyone in town).
Why: Let’s be Franken here.
When: Starts Fri. 
Where: E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW, at E St. (202-452-7672).

Façade
What: A time-based installation with dance, music, and video.
Why: Fa-sure.
When: Sat. & Sun., 7:30, 8:15, 9 & 9:45 p.m.
Where: Warehouse, 1019 7th St. NW, b/t New York Ave. & L St., 3rd flr. (202-783-3933).

HEAR
The Dignificant Worm
What: Michelle Mae, much loved bassist from the Make Up and Weird War, makes a rare DJ appearance spinning funk and soul.
Why: It’s like hearing the gospel. Yeh. Yeh.
When: Thurs., 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Cafe Saint-Ex, 1847 14th St. NW, at T St. (202-265-7839).

FUN
Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair
What: Hip homemade finds, plus a b-boy battle and live performances by French Toast and Pancake Mountain.
Why: You’ve been called a lot worse.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-5 .p.m.
Where: Marie Reed Learning Center, 18th St. & Wyoming Ave. NW.

EAT
Matchbox
What: Pizza joint expands into the alley next door and opens a new patio with fire pit.
Why: Bigger! Better! Hotter!
When: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat., noon-11 p.m.
Where: 713 H St. NW, b/t 7th & 8th Sts. (202-289-4441).