Washington, D.C. - April 13, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Religious tolerance: It’s a way of life. But that doesn’t mean it can’t also be a weekend activity.

SEE
Lobster Boy’s Jesus and Taxes Show
What: Comedic vaudeville with burlesque performer Miss Saturn and Trixie Little.
Why: Two great tastes that taste great together.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: Chief Ike’s Mambo Room, 1725 Columbia Rd. NW, b/t Ontario Rd. & 17th St. (202-462-6331). Tickets at the door or online at lobsterboy.net.

EAT
Mexican Passover
What: Cooking demo and lunch with a Mexican twist (tropical haroset!).
Why: Some like it caliente.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.
Where: Rosa Mexicano, 575 7th St. NW, b/t E & F Sts. (202-654-7010).

Thai New Year Celebration
What: Bangkok Joe’s parties with a Thai water-throwing ritual and special menu.
Why: You’ve been known to Thai one on.
When: Thru Apr. 30.
Where: 3000 K St. NW, b/t 30th & Thomas Jefferson Sts. (202-333-4422).

DO
Free Filmmaking Workshops
What: Filmmaker Raoul Peck keeps things reel.
Why: You oughtta be in pictures.
When: From Idea to Screenplay, Fri., 2-4 p.m.; Directing Documentary and Dramatic Film, Fri., 6-8 p.m.; The Role of Executive Producer and the HBO Experience, Sat., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Howard University, C.B. Powell Building (Screening Room West), 525 Bryant St. NW, b/t 4th & 6th Sts. Sign up at 202-806-7178 or michaelholman101@hotmail.com.

Passion Parade
What: Multiculti Easter procession featuring prayers and songs in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Vietnamese.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Why: All for one, one for all.
Where: Begins at Shrine of The Sacred Heart, 16th St. & Park Rd. NW and moves thru Mt. Pleasant.