Washington, D.C. - May 11, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

This weekend, listen to your mother.

SEE
Irvine Contemporary Opening
What: Mixed-media paintings by Ju-Yeon Kim in a new space (formerly Fusebox).
Why: Everyone’s going. (If everyone jumped off a bridge, would you do that, too?)
When: Opening party, Fri., 6-9 p.m.; regular hours, Tues.-Sat, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1412 14th St. NW, b/t Rhode Island Ave. & P St. (202-332-8767).

The 48 Hour Film Project Screening
What: Watch the results from last weekend’s mad dash to make movies.
Why: Time to play. (Now that the work is done.)
When: Thurs.-Fri., 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Where: AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring (301-495-6720). Tickets online at afi.com.

The Bach/Beatles Project
What: The Washington Ballet dances to Bach’s “Goldberg Variations” and Beatles tunes.
Why: Love those golden oldies. (You call that racket music?)
When: Thurs.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2:30 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 1 & 5 p.m.
Where: The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW. Tickets at 202-467-4600.

HEAR
Gypsy Eyes Records Debut
What: Celebrate the launch of D.C.’s newest label, Gypsy Eyes Records, with a show featuring Shortstack, Revival, Brandon Butler, and These United States.
Why: Label jars (not people).
When: Sat., doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW, b/t Vermont & 9th Sts. Tickets online at 930.com.

DO
Summer Solstice Skin Care
What: Ewa Berkmann gives custom-designed facials to get you ready for the summer sun.
Why: So we can see your pretty face. (If you’d only trim those bangs.)
When: Thurs.-Sat., by appointment.
Where: Spa at the Four Seasons, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, b/t 28th & 29th Sts. (202-944-2022).

Call Your Mother
What: Give mom a jingle.
Why: She raised you right. (And because we said so.)
When: Now.
Where: Anywhere.