Washington, D.C. - October 29, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Trick or tweet.

EAT
Againn Gastropub Opens
What: Bangers and mash, daily sausages, and scotch lockers for dedicated drinkers.
Why: Mention DailyCandy and password “shadowbox” after your meal for free desserts through next Friday.
When: Thurs. & Sun., 6-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 6-11 p.m. Expanded hours next week.
Where: 1099 New York Ave. NW, at 11th St. (202-639-9830).

PREP
Get Up and Make Up
What: Prowl The Remix for last-minute costumes and perfect the look with an on-hand stylist and makeup artists.
Why: Your usual look is The Procrastinator.
When: Fri. & Sat., 5-8 p.m.
Where: 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, b/t 6th & 7th Sts. (202-547-0211).

THRILL
Maté Lounge Halloween Eve Party
What: Open bar, horror d’oeuvres, magic, and a costume contest.
Why: All proceeds benefit a primary school in Ethiopia.
When: Fri., 7-11 p.m.
Where: 3101 K St. NW, at 31st St. Info at 703-225-8823. R.S.V.P. to anna@latinconcepts.com.

SHOP
Treat’s Handbag Extravaganza
What: The sample sale shop takes an additional 20 percent off Hayden-Harnett, Marc Jacobs, Rebecca Minkoff, and more.
Why: Get a handle on it.
When: Thru Sun. Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 103 S. Saint Asaph St., Alexandria (703-535-3294).

WATCH
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
What: The communist rock musical performs for two nights with a devilish go-go dancer sideshow.
Why: It’s time to ’wig out.
When: Fri. & Sat., 7 & 11 p.m.
Where: Warehouse Theater, 1021 7th St. NW, b/t New York Ave. & L St. (202-783-3933).

Photo: Courtesy of Pyeaowers & Crewe

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