Washington, D.C. - January 18, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Been unsettlingly warm this January? Better make your weekend plans cool.

SEE
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
What: Kathleen Turner and Bill Irwin duke it out in the touring production of Albee’s masterpiece.
Why: You can catch more flies with Honey.
When: Thru Jan. 28. Tues.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 1:30 p.m.
Where: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St. NW (202-467-4600).

Teens Count School Fashion Battle
What: Toccara Jones, from America’s Next Top Model, hosts a student fashion performance competition.
Why: They’re model citizens.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.
Where: DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW, at 18th St. (202-628-4780).

Ailey II
What: The junior company of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater premieres new ballets in two local performances.
Why: It’s up your Ailey.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.
Where: American Dance Institute, 1570 E. Jefferson St., Rockville (301-984-3003).

EAT
Food Matters
What: New gourmet spot offers ready-made carryout, quick dine-in options, a wine bar, and full catering.
Why: Can’t stand the heat? Stay outta the kitchen.
When: Sun. & Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Food Matters, 4906 Brenman Park Dr., Alexandria (703-461-3663).

HEAR
The Queers
What: Pop-punk grandfathers check into the Rock & Roll Hotel.
Why: Grow up.
When: Sun., 7 p.m.
Where: Rock & Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE, b/t 13th & 14th (202-388-7625).