March 13, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

There’s more than one reason to wear green over the weekend.

SEE
Environmental Film Festival
What: The annual screening of enviro flicks on topics ranging from melting ice caps to dwindling resources to endangered animals.
Why: Monkey see, monkey do.
When: Thru Mar. 22.
Where: Various locations. Schedule online at dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org.

HEAR
DJ Meistro
What: The world traveler spins funk, dance hall, hip-hop, and then some.
Why: He’s the master.
When: Fri., 11:30 p.m.
Where: Eighteenth Street Lounge, 1212 18th St. NW, at Connecticut Ave. (202-466-3922).

DO
Nail Biter’s Anonymous
What: Sesen Spa helps break the bad habit with a program of weekly manicures and strengthening treatments.
Why: Don’t be afraid.
When: Tues.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 111 Church St., Vienna (703-281-0822).

BUY
National Jean Company Anniversary Sale
What: Lines like Nieves Lavi, Jamison, and William Rast at 10-30 percent off.
Why: You’ll be in good company.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 7301 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda (301-907-0295).

EAT
Mio Dinner at the Pass
What: Nab one of three seats in the tiny area and get a five- or eight-course dinner served to you by the chef himself.
Why: Better not pass this up.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5-11 p.m.
Where: 1110 Vermont Ave. NW, at L St. (202-955-0075).