What a feeling.
EXAMINE
Suprasensorial: Experiments in Light, Color, and Space
What: A new exhibition featuring five touchy-feely environments created by rule-breaking Latin American artists.
Why: Standing in front of a sculpture is so 2011. Step inside it.
When: Thru May 13. Daily, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Independence Ave. SW, at 7th St. (202-633-1000).
MIX
Latin Lounge at Zengo
What: The bar shows off its recent face-lift with a younger, sexier, boothier, and snackier vibe.
Why: Practice foolproof mixology in public with a tray of four mixers ($10, including the punchy strawberry-cinnamon variety). Stash them, and your tequila, in your very own locker.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Where: 781 7th St. NW (202-393-2929).
SHOP
Nadeau Opens in Old Town
What: Refresh your home (and Pinterest points) with a trip to the new showroom filled with jewel-bright imports from India and Indonesia.
Why: Not everyone looking for priced-to-move home furnishings speaks Swedish.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 5710 General Washington Dr., stes. a & b, Alexandria (703-642-0875).
SIT
Mutts Gone Nuts
What: Rescued street dogs catch Frisbees, do pawstands, and bark punch lines with (human) comedians Jesse and James.
Why: Have an Annie-and-Sandy moment at the vaudeville-era show, as part of the cross-cultural Intersections Festival.
When: Sat., 2 p.m.
Where: Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE (202-399-7993). Tickets ($10-$15) online at atlasarts.org.
STARGAZE
Glamour, Glitter, & Gold Gala
What: Moon over gowns, predict award winners, sip cocktails, and delight in cabaret performances at the Oscar viewing party inside DC’s largest gay discotheque.
Why: You thought staying home was a drag.
When: Sun., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Town Danceboutique, 2009 8th St. NW (202-234-8696). Tickets ($20-$50) online at thedccenter.org.
Photo: Courtesy of Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden








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