Congratulations, Washingtonians. You’ve made it through the winter, and the first weekend of spring is upon us. Time to get out of the house and out on the town. Let The Examiner point you in the best direction for fun this weekend.
Friday: Junior League Band at the Rock and Roll Hotel
If you haven’t enjoyed the bluegrass songs from local act Junior League, you’re missing out. Led by the darling Lissy Rosemont, JL offers string-heavy — fiddle and banjo included — high-energy tunes. With the David Wax Museum and Lightfoot. 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show. $10 in advance, $12 day of.
There’s an upstairs, too: On the second level, DJ Doc Rok is spinning from 9:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Free.
Details: Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE; 202-388-7625; rockandrollhoteldc.com
Through Sunday: ‘The Light in the Piazza,’ at Arena Stage, Crystal City
This six-time Tony Award-winning musical romance set in Italy might just be what the doctor ordered for a night out. Check the Web site for performance times and prices. Can’t make it this weekend? The show runs through April 11.
Welcome to Crystal City: Stick with the Italian theme with dinner at the nearby at Kora, or at one of the four Italian restaurants along 23rd Street.
Details: Arena Stage, 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington; 202-488-3300; arenastage.org
Saturday: Mo’Nique at DAR Constitution Hall
Catch Academy Award-winning Mo’Nique at Constitution Hall. Never thought you’d read that, huh? Tickets range from $39.50 to $59.50. 8 p.m.
Make a day of it: Before grabbing a bite to eat, head over to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, which is right around the corner and open until 5 p.m. $10.
Details: DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW; 202-628-4780; dar.org/conthall
Saturday: The Machine Unplugged at Rams Head On Stage
Not only is this a Pink Floyd tribute band, it’s unplugged. More than just a concert — it’s a far-out show. You’ll wish you were there at this all-ages matinee. 1 p.m. $25.
Check out Annapolis: If you haven’t been, you’re missing out, and it should be nice enough out to stroll around after the show. Grab a bite and a beer at the Rams Head Tavern.
Details: Rams Head, 33 West St., Annapolis; 410-268-4545; ramsheadtavern.com
Through Sunday: ‘Andy Warhol — Good for the Jews?’ at Theater J
A humorous and thoughtful one-man show written and performed by Josh Kornbluth based on the famous portraits of well-known Jewish figures by pop artist Andy Warhol. 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $55.
Another 15 minutes: Check out the free Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery at the Jewish Community Center to see the actual 10 Warhol portraits. Nice.
Details: D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW; 202-518-9400; washingtondcjcc.org
