If you head out anywhere for art this weekend, make it the Hirshhorn. As you enter you'll see the new installation of Louise Bourgeois' Crouching Spider, which the artist describes as "a defense against evil." (Bourgeois, who turns 97 on Christmas Day, has a retrospective coming to the Hirshhorn in February.) Inside, starting next Monday, see the exhibit in the Black Box new media space, featuring video work by Ori Gersht. more ›

As we noted last week, most galleries are headed to Miami for the weekend of debauchery art parties known as Art Basel. Though some galleries have shows ongoing, it would be wise to call and make sure they're open this weekend if you plan to visit. In the meantime, we have plenty to keep us busy, especially as many venues turn into markets for the holiday gift-buying season. more ›