Washington, D.C. - September 21, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

What good is sitting alone in your room? Life is a cabaret. Or so it seems this weekend.

SEE
Cabaret
What: Arena Stage puts on the beloved musical about the fall of the Weimar Republic.
Why: It’s perfectly marvelous.
When: Thru Oct. 29. Tickets online at arenastage.org.
Where: 1101 6th St. SW, at M St. (202-488-3300).

Pretty Girls and Robots
What: An exhibition of new paintings by local artist Chris Bishop.
Why: What all the boys are dreaming about.
When: Sat., 5-11 p.m.
Where: Bedrock Billiards, 1841 Columbia Rd. NW, b/t Biltmore St. & Mintwood Pl. (202-667-7665).

BUY
Brass Knob Anniversary Sale
What: The architectural antique warehouse celebrates 25 years with discounts on salvaged decorative items.
Why: Hobnob with claw-foot tubs, chandeliers, mantels, finials, and more.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Thru Sept. 30.
Where: 2311 18th St. NW, b/t California St. & Belmont Rd. (202-332-3370).

DO
Dress Responsibly
What: Fashion Fights Poverty launches a style guide of ethical and socially conscious clothes and accessories with a party at Muleh.
Why: Fighting never felt so good.
When: Fri., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: 1831 14th St. NW, at Swann St. (202-667-3440).

Festa Italiana
What: Street festival celebrating Italian-Americans with cooking demos, bocce matches, grape stomping, dancing, fresh pizza, and then some.
Why: Festivus for the rest of us.
When: Sun., 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 3rd  & F Sts. NW