Washington, D.C. - October 22, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

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LAUGH
The Bentzen Ball: A Comedy Festival
What: Four days of comic genius from Sarah Silverman, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Patton Oswalt, and dozens more.
Why: A portion of the proceeds benefits the Walter Reed Memorial Hospital.
When: Thru Sun.
Where: Various locations around 14th & U Sts. NW. For tickets and info, go to bentzenball.com.

SHOP
The Shoe Hive Grand Opening
What: The well-heeled boutique moves to spacious new quarters, adding bridal shoes and new styles from the likes of Butter and Bettye Muller.
Why: Booties call.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 127 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria (703-548-7105).

SHIMMY
Thriller Group Dance
What: Attempt to break the Guinness World Record for simultaneous dancing with MJ’s zombie moves.
Why: License to thrill.
When: Sat. Rehearsal, 6 p.m.; performance, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd., Mount Rainier (301-699-1819).

STROLL
Fall Open Studios
What: More than 20 artists around Dupont, Logan Circle, and 14th St. welcome voyeurs as they show off paintings, sculptures, and other works.
Why: Canvas the neighborhood.
When: Sat. & Sun.
Where: For studio locations, go to midcityartists.com.

PARTY
Fall Fete: A Nautical Affair
What: The Corcoran’s young professional society hosts a black tie affair with cocktails and desserts, music by DJ Neekola, and viewings of the gallery’s John Singer Sargent exhibition, Sargent and the Sea.
Why: Sargent’s worth the drill.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW, at New York Ave. (202-639-1805). Advance tickets (required) online at blackbaud.com.

Photo: Noah Kalina