Washington, D.C. - April 02, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

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LAUGH
Clowns Without Borders April Fools’ Extravaganza
What: DJs, music, and dance raise money for funnymen on a mission to cheer children in Sudan.
Why: Help them help children.
When: Fri., 10 p.m.
Where: Station 9, 1438 U St. NW, b/t 14th & 15th Sts. (202-667-1661). Tickets online at ticketalternative.com.

PICNIC
Praline Bakery To Go
What: Grab cherry macaroons and new gourmet entrees like salmon with lentils or roast chicken for an impromptu French meal.
Why: Set up an outdoor spread beneath Kenwood’s cherry blossom display.
When: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 4611 Sangamore Rd., Bethesda (301-229-8180).

SHARE
Stripped Stories
What: Comedienne gal pals kiss and tell about their romps between the sheets and then let audience members dish.
Why: A whole new era of bedtime stories.
When: Sat., 8-9:30 p.m.
Where: DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, b/t L & M Sts. (202-296-7008).

EAT
Sweetgreen
What: The Sweetest Things winner opens its second salad and yogurt spot.
Why: Green food, green design, and menus embedded with wildflower seeds.
When: Opens Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 1512 Connecticut Ave. NW, b/t Dupont Circle & Q St. (202-387-9338).

SERVE
Potomac River Watershed Cleanup
What: Restore one of 350 sites along the historic waterway in this annual trash and debris collection.
Why: Last year returned more than 285 tons of garbage.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-noon.
Where: Locations at potomaccleanup.org.