Washington, D.C. - November 19, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Tiding you over till Glee.

SEE
Show Boat
What: Signature Theatre reinvents the retro musical with new songs and innovative staging.
Why: Send visiting relatives down the river.
When: Thru Jan. 17. Tues. & Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 & 7 p.m.
Where: 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington (703-573-7328). Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

SHOP
Holiday Heist
What: Get a leg up on seasonal shopping with crafty jewelry, art, bath products, and stationery, courtesy of D.C. Craft Mafia.
Why: Go for Heist, not lows.
When: Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: The Soundry, 316 Dominion Rd., Vienna (703-698-0088).

LEARN
Terra Cotta Warriors Cooking Class
What: Guest Chef Susanna Foo’s four-course Chinese culinary demo (coconut chicken shumai, braised short ribs), inspired by the visiting soldiers. 
Why: Get your skills on terra firma.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: TenPenh Restaurant, 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, b/t 10th & 11th Sts. (202-393-4500). Reservations required to jillian@passionfoodhospitality.com.

DRINK
The Black Rooster Pub’s Grand Reopening
What: Beloved downtown bar escapes closing, celebrating with drink specials, darts, and tunes.
Why: The Rooster is a phoenix.
When: Fri., 6 p.m.
Where: 1919 L St. NW, at 20th St. (202-659-4431).

VEG
Thanksgiving with the Turkeys
What: Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary hosts a vegan potluck.
Why: Proceeds benefit the nonprofit’s abandoned and unwanted farm animals.
When: Sat., noon-4 p.m.
Where: 15200 Mt. Nebo Rd., Poolesville (301-428-8128).

Baby, you can drive your car this weekend. Rev up with the aid of our road trip tips at dailycandy.com/guides.

Photo: Chris Mueller / Courtesy of Signature Theatre

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