The fireworks are over, but you can still have a sparkling weekend.
HEAR
Puffy AmiYumi
What: Japanese pop stars perform with their super-cute band.
Why: The real puff daddies.
When: Sun., 6 p.m.
Where: 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW, at 9th St. (202-265-0930). Tickets online at tickets.com.
To Boldly Go …
What: Leonard Nimoy narrates while the NSO performs music from Star Trek and Star Wars.
Why: It’s the logical thing to do.
When: Fri., 8:30 p.m.
Where: Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna (703-255-1868). Tickets online at wolftrap.org.
EAT
Jetties Sunday Barbecues
What: Foxhall fave hosts new weekly BBQ with hamburgers and hot dogs and half-price ice cream.
Why: Get all up in their grill.
When: Sundays, 5-8 p.m.
Where: 1609 Foxhall Rd. NW, b/t Reservoir Rd & Q St. (202-965-3663).
Cafe Atlantico
What: Restaurant embraces summer with a corn, tomato, and peach menu from Freshfarm Market.
Why: For that fresh feeling.
When: Thru July.
Where: 405 8th St. NW, b/t E & D Sts. (202-393-0812).
BUY
Diablo Rain Catcher
What: Sleek vessel to collect rain for watering plants. Or it makes a nice vase.
Why: When it rains, it pours.
When: Anytime.
Where: Online at chiasso.com.














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