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GROOM
Blo Blow Dry Bar Opens
What: The wash-and-dry salon gives you smooth, curly, wavy, or done-up locks for a flat fee in Dupont Circle. The menu includes bonded extensions and clip-ins, as well as dos for dudes.
Why: $25 blowouts all weekend, plus a portion of the proceeds goes to the Washington Humane Society.
When: Opens Sat. Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 2126 P St. NW, b/t 21st & 22nd Sts. (202-293-2256).
SIP
Artini
What: Mixologists from ten bars sling original, art-inspired martinis in support of emerging local artists as attendees browse the Corcoran collection, dance, and nibble hors d’oeuvres.
Why: The dress code, like the menu, is creative cocktail.
When: Fri., 8:30 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW, at New York Ave. (202-639-1700). Tickets ($135) at corcoran.org.
BOOGIE
La Grand Fete de la Francophonie
What: Kick up your heels at the culmination of the 35-nation celebration of the French-speaking world at a party with food, drinks, and bands from Benin and Biarritz, France. Art-pop headliner La Femme is rumored to deliver a high-energy set.
Why: Admission includes a lottery ticket for a chance to win two round-trip tickets to Brussels.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.-midnight.
Where: La Maison Francaise, 4101 Reservoir Rd. NW (202-944-6400). Tickets ($60) at eventbrite.com.
GREET
Meet the Artist: Jeremy Deller
What: A conversation with the Turner Prize-winning artist, who specializes in public engagement using large-scale happenings like art parades and video installations.
Why: His fourteen-minute video “English Magic” sets images of birds of prey against a steel drum band, playing Brit hits by the likes of Bowie.
When: Tonight, 7 p.m.
Where: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 700 Independence Ave. SW, at 7th St. (202-633-4674).
WATCH
Loveland
What: Writer and performer Ann Randolph brings her one-woman show to the East Coast for a residency. She plays all the characters in a (surprisingly hilarious) story about a single woman traveling to a family funeral.
Why: After each performance, Randolph invites the audience to stay for a mini writing workshop.
When: Thru Apr. 13. Tues. & Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Where: Arena Stage, 1101 6th St. SW, at Maine Ave. (202-554-9066). Tickets ($25-$40) at arenastage.org.
Photo: Joy Asico / Courtesy of Blo Blow Dry Bar
