April 3, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

April showers bring all this.

DO
Hirshhorn After Hours
What: Venture out late for work by Amy Sillman, multimedia from Hooliganship, an interactive performance by Lucky Dragons, and general partying.
Why: Like sands through the hourglass.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Independence Ave. & 7th St. SW (202-633-2836). Tickets online at hirshhorn.si.edu.

EAT
Hudson Jazz Brunch
What: Start off a lazy morning with challah French toast, eggs with salmon and leeks, grapefruit martinis, and live jazz.
Why: You won’t have to improvise.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Hudson Restaurant & Lounge, 2030 M St. NW, b/t 20th & 21st Sts. (202-872-8700).

SEE
High Lonesome
What: The Washington Ballet performs Trey McIntyre’s new piece set to music by Beck, along with works by Balanchine and Choo-San Goh.
Why: Are you lonesome tonight?
When: Thru Sun.
Where: Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW, at 6th St. (202-547-1122). Tickets online at harmancenter.org.

Praying with Lior
What: Washington-born filmmaker Ilana Trachtman’s charming documentary features a spiritual genius with Down Syndrome.
Why: See, pray, love.
When: Thru Apr. 10.
Where: Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW, b/t Northampton & McKinley Sts. (202-966-6000). Tickets online at boxofficetickets.com.

DRINK
Shanghai Tea House
What: Stop by to sip green teas, oolongs, and tisanes, and nibble on snacks like lamb dumplings, tea eggs, and Dragon Well tea shrimp.
Why: Something’s brewing.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where: 2400 Wisconsin Ave. NW, b/t Calvert St. & Hall Pl. (202-338-3816).