Washington, D.C. - March 19, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Time for a spring awakening.

SEE
Jesus Christ Superstar
What: The Messiah and his pals belt the Bible and a bit of calypso love in the glam-rock opera.
Why: Use password CANDY for special ticket deals.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 1 & 6:30 p.m.
Where: Warner Theatre, 513 13th St. NW, b/t E & F Sts. (202-397-7328). Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

SIP
Cherry Cocktails
What: Prep for the blossoms with innovative drinks (with cherry ice cubes) and free snacks (duck spring rolls and chocolate cherry bark).
Why: They’re anything but the pits.
When: Thru June 5. Fri., 5-7 p.m.
Where: Equinox, 818 Connecticut Ave. NW, b/t H & I Sts. (202-331-8118).

RELAX
Meditation on Morandi
What: Experts discuss the calming effects of the artist’s serene and enlightened still-life paintings before opening the galleries for meditative practice.
Why: Silent night.
When: Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW, at Q St. (202-387-2151).

WATCH
Environmental Film Festival
What: Plastic bottles, sewage comedies, and Appalachia are just a few of the stars in this year’s ecominded screenings.
Why: Screen for the green.
When: Thru Mar. 22.
Where: Schedule and locations online at dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org.

SHOP
National Jean Company 30-20 Sale
What: Sell back gold jewelry, eat sweets, shop the storewide sale, and get 30 percent off your priciest item and 20 percent off the rest.
Why: Thirty is the new twenty.
When: Gold party, Thurs., 5-8 p.m. Sale, Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 1826 Library St., Reston (703-689-2101).

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