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Well, I can guess what most people will be doing, or preparing for, this weekend. If you still have some energy after that big shopping trip to pick up wings, chips and beer, here are some ideas for filling your time. Thinking about watching at a local bar or restaurant? You’ll want to check this out first.
All Weekend
Nobody does drama like the Greeks, and the house of Atreus provides some particularly colorful material. In its opening weekend at Folger Theater, Orestes, A Tragic Romp, gives us adultery, betrayal, madness, vengeance — all the hallmarks of a big, fat, dysfunctional Greek family.
Thursday
Don’t miss the last day of the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop’s 4th Annual Photography Exhibit. Comprised of 32 works from 16 photographers, this open call photo show is a great way to get to know some new works.
The Duluth, MN trio Retribution Gospel Choir is at Rock & Roll Hotel. They’ll be playing songs from their newest album, 2, released January 26th.
This month’s installment of Modern Underground at Ebenezer’s Coffeehouse features Dean Fields and Ellen Cherry from 7:30pm-10pm and is, as always, hosted by the lovely Laura Tsaggaris.
Friday
Corner Store is hosting a free gallery opening from 6 to 9 PM for Mixed Media Reflections: Featuring the Works of Twelve African American Artists in Honor of Black History Month.
Taylor Carson will be at Ebenezer’s for a special acoustic performance of his newest album Defending The Name, due out March 9th. A local, from Arlington, VA, Carson’s latest project “presents the trials and triumphs of a real American family. Inside every song is a story and every story is a chance for redemption.”
“Some of NYC’s finest burlesque beauties” will be at the Palace of Wonders when Sugar Shack Burlesque presents The Love Shack. “Life has never been so sweet!”
Saturday
You’re not afraid of a little snow, are you? Then check out Rattler at Rock & Roll Hotel. This is the makeup for a missed show at Christmas, so “rain, snow, sleet, unicorns, rainbows, lucky charms or shine, the show will go on!”
Is your plan for the day to not have any plans? Then The Fridge’s newest exhibit is for you. “‘Empty Time’ reflects upon the loveliness of banality – the exquisite pointlessness of moments filled with nothing but idle contemplation.” Indulge at the opening reception, from 8-11PM. If the mood strikes, while you’re there you can sign up for Sunday’s figure painting class with Chanel Compton.
If its the first Saturday of the month, then its time for The Skullduggery & Skin Show at Palace of Wonders. Join Albert Cadabra, Gal Friday, Ruby the Wonder Dog and special guest performers for “a new and exciting show of amazing magical illusions, superb sleight-of-hand, shocking sideshow stunts, vivacious variety acts and a healthy dose of classic burlesque & striptease!”
Sunday
Celebrate Mozart’s 254th birthday (a little belated, but never mind that) with WAM!, the story of this great composer’s “childhood and the glorious explosion of his music.” At the Atlas Theater in conjunction with the Washington Ballet’s Studio Co.
Still looking for the perfect wine to go with your award-winning seven layer dip? Head over to P&C Market before the game! From 3-5 PM, they’ll have three wines and some cheeses available for tasting.
