April 10, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

DO
Yuri’s Night World Space Party
What: Drinking, dancing, and hanging out with rocket scientists.
Why: Your head’s in the clouds.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Visitor’s Center, IceSat Rd., Greenbelt (301-286-8981). Tickets online at dc.yurisnight.net.

BUY
Maison Living
What: The new home decor shop from Jean Pierre Sarfati stocks glam modern pieces and chic vintage furnishings.
Why: Live a little.
When: Sun.-Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m; Sat., 1-5 p.m.
Where: 2603 P St, NW, b/t 26th & 27th Sts. (202-337-1731).

SEE
Newseum Opens
What: A monument to media at a brand new museum.
Why: This is big news.
When: Opens Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, at 6th St. (888-639-7386).

HEAR
Poetry Marathon
What: Teatro de la Luna hosts celebrated Hispanic poets for an all-Spanish poetry fest.
Why: Start training.
When: Sat., 2-8 p.m.
Where: Casa de la Luna, 4020 Georgia Ave. NW, b/t Shepherd & Taylor Sts. (202-882-6227).

Rock ’n’ Roll Songwriters Circle
What: Local musicians Luke Brindley, Anthony Fiacco, Shane Hines, and Todd Wright sing, chat, and joke around.
Why: Don’t be square.
When: Sun., 7 p.m.
Where: Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna (703-255-1566). Tickets online at jamminjava.com.