Thus ends the panda-monium.

PARTY
Tai Shan Farewell
What: Zoo specialists, panda interpreters, art activities, and commemorative postage stamps to send off the cub.
Why: Even a butter company will be there celebrating Butterstick.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, b/t Cortland Pl. & Cathedral Ave. (202-633-4800).

SAVE
Treat Super Sale
What: The sample sale shop takes an additional 30 percent off fall and winter items.
Why: Combine that with other discounts for 80 percent off retail.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 103 S. Saint Asaph St., Alexandria (703-535-3294).

Sugar Moving Sale
What: The Georgetown boutique offers 50 percent off all fall and winter fashion to prep for its new digs.
Why: Sugarcoat your closet.
When: Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1633 Wisconsin Ave. NW, b/t Reservoir Rd. & Q St. (202-333-5331).

EAT
Mixt Greens Opens
What: The West Coast salad mecca opens its first D.C. outpost with ultra-fresh veggies and sandwiches.
Why: You’ll want this Mixt bag.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 1200 19th St. NW, b/t M & N Sts.

LAUGH
Upright Citizens Brigade
What: The improv troupe that launched Amy Poehler, Ed Helms, and other funny folks stops by Shakespeare Theatre.
Why: It’ll make you sit Upright.
When: Fri. & Sat., 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.
Where: Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW, at 6th St. (202-547-1122). Tickets online at shakespearetheatre.org.

Photo: Smithsonian’s National Zoo / Flickr