Now what?
It seems a lot of us in the Washington area are left wondering what we’ll do this weekend after everybody clears out, a new administration gets down to business and life in the District, as we know it, returns to normal.
Although it looks to be a little chilly this weekend, there are plenty of reasons to brave the cold and have a good time.
A double shot of comedy: Bill Cosby, who could arguably be America’s favorite TV father, returns to the Kennedy Center for two shows Saturday night. It’s the perfect way to shake off the winter doldrums, but act fast — tickets for his shows go quickly and may be hard to come by. You have two chances, 7 and 9 p.m., and tickets start at $54. For information or to order, visit kennedy-center.org. And if Cosby’s sold out? Lisa Lampanelli is at the Warner Theatre across town for two shows at 7 and 10:30 p.m. All tickets are $39.50. Visit warnertheatre.com for information or to reserve your seats.
It’s a secret: Frank Warren, the creator of the Web site postsecret.com, will be at GW Lisner Auditorium Friday to share the stories behind the postcards he receives and the deeply personal secrets they reveal. Tickets are $10 and are available at all Ticketmaster locations or you can get them online at ticketmaster.com.
Stretch, relax, center: The Yoga Alliance likes you. They really like you. On this first weekend after the inauguration, studios across the area are opening their doors for free or inexpensive workshops to introduce people to the practice of yoga. To find a workshop near you, visit yogadayusa.org. So far, studios in Silver Spring, Rockville, Alexandria, Haymarket, Manassas and Stafford have signed on.
James Bond would approve: Martinis and mischief? You’ll find it here. On Friday and Saturday nights, the International Spy Museum transforms into a Penn Quarter hot spot with Spy at Night. This is a chance to take part in Operation Spy — an hour-long interactive mission that turns you into a special agent — and reward yourself with first-class food and drinks with your fellow agents. Tickets cost $22. For information or to make your reservation, visit spymuseum.org or call 202-393-7798.
1990s retro: Remember when ska was huge? Reel Big Fish, one of the biggest names of that period, will be at 9:30 Club Sunday for a show with Streetlight Manifesto and Tip the Van. The show starts at 6:30 and tickets will run you $25. For information, visit 930.com.
See it before it’s gone: “Life With Father” at the Gunston Arts Center in Arlington ($25 to $32); “The Penguin Story” at Classika Theatre in Arlington ($12); “The House of Yes” at Round House Theatre in Silver Spring ($20, $15 for seniors and students); “Orpheus in the Underworld” at Atlas Performing Arts Center ($39); “FEMA’s 1603” at Flashpoint ($20).
