May 8, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Mother, may I?

DO
Learnapalooza D.C.
What: Find out how to do things like get out of a speeding ticket or dance at a party during the day-long workshop festival.
Why: Live and learn.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Info online at learnapaloozadc.com.

Pay-What-You-Can Yoga
What: Work on breathing, meditation, and postures — all fees support the Parks Center and local nonprofits.
Why: Don’t be a poser.
When: Thru June 12. Every Thurs., 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Where: Josephine Butler Parks Center, 2437 15th St. NW, at Euclid St. (202-262-1480).

GO
USA Versus Italy
What: Catch the two teams at the America’s Polo Cup.
Why: It’ll be a winner.
When: Sat., 2 p.m.
Where: Morven Park, 41793 Tutt Ln., Leesburg (703-533-4837).

SEE
Lighting to Unite
What: Swiss artist Gerry Hofstetter projects colors and images onto the exterior of the National Cathedral.
Why: Everything is illuminated.
When: Fri.-Sun., sunset-midnight.
Where: Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts & Wisconsin Aves. NW (202-537-6200).

EAT
Fresh Baked Cookies
What: Pick up raspberry walnut rugelach, chocolate pecan cranberry, cherry pistachio almond, and rum raisin cookies, with 100 percent of proceeds going to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Why: Just milk it.
When: Thru Sun. 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where: Blue Duck Tavern, 24th & M Sts. NW (202-419-6755).