May 3, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

May we please have something to do this weekend?

HEAR
Joe Lally
What: Catch the Fugazi bassist along with Don Zientara at a benefit for the Elsie Whitlow Stokes Charter School.
Why: Should hit just the right note.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.
Where: La Casa, 3166 Mt. Pleasant St. NW, b/t Kenyon St. & Kilbourne Pl.

DO
Hot Stone Pedi Happy Hour
What: Spruce up your dogs for warm weather with a soak, massage, and nail polish, plus complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Why: Get your footing.
When: Fri., 5-8 p.m.
Where: Synergy Day Spa, 1806 Vernon St. NW, b/t 18th & 19th Sts., ste. c (202-667-1855).

BUY
Knoll Space Sale
What: Once-a-year sale on midcentury designs by Bertoia, Saarinen, Gehry, and van der Rohe.
Why: This is no grassy knoll.
When: Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Vastu, 1829 14th St. NW, b/t S & T Sts. (202-234-8344).

PLAY
Tennis
What: Instructor Juan Carlos Marulanda offers $15 off private lessons during May.
Why: You’ll love it.
When: Anytime.
Where: Courts near you. Call 703-863-4740 or e-mail tennisbyjuan@hotmail.com.

EAT
The Majestic
What: The classic Alexandria fave reopens under Restaurant Eve’s Cathal and Meshelle Armstrong.
Why: The name says it all.
When: Daily, 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: 911 King St., Alexandria (703-837-9117).