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FRIDAY

ROOFDECK/PATIO: The weather’s too nice to be stuck indoors. Grab a drink and head outside at Jack Rose (2007 18th Street NW), Dodge City (917 U Street NW), DC9 (1940 9th Street NW), or your favorite patio or roofdeck (we’re open to suggestions).

PARTY: Travel the world without leaving D.C. tonight through Grande Fête de la Francophonie, a chance to enjoy the culture and food of over 35 embassies at the La Maison Française (4101 Reservoir Road NW). 7:00-10:00 p.m. Tickets: $35-$55.

COMEDY: The Don’t Block The Box Comedy Hour is back at the Wonderland Ballroom (1101 Kenyon Street NW) tonight featuring “D.C.’s best comic” Michael Foody, Adam Friedland (Cool Dudes Hanging Out), Kyle Martin (DC Improv), Jheisson Nuñez (Tron Francisco), Brandon Wardell (SXSW), and host Ahmed Huidobro (Space). 7:30 p.m. $3.

SHOPPING: The Junior League of Washington’s Tossed and Found rummage sale is a chance to pick up lightly used clothing, jewelry, furniture, books, sports equipment and more this weekend at the Crystal City Shops (2100 Crystal Drive Arlington VA). Stop by Saturday and Sunday (9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. respectively), but make sure to bring cash or check. Or, hit the sale tonight for first pick, and enjoy food and refreshments while you shop. 7:00-10:00 p.m. $45 for tonight’s preshow, free on Saturday and Sunday.

MUSIC: Fort Lean and The Postelles hit U Street Music Hall (1115A U Street NW). 7:00 p.m. $15.

>> Fatboy Slim plays the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW). 9:00 p.m. $45.

SATURDAY

PARTY: Just when you thought you missed your chance to wear your “Kiss me, I’m Irish” shirt, you remember that this Saturday is Shamrock Fest at RFK. They’ll be much drunken tomfoolery to be had, as well as performances by Gavin DeGraw and Dropkick Murphys. 12:30-9:00 p.m. Tickets: $25-$85.

MOVIES: See the future of filmmaking when 11 to 18 year olds present their directing debuts in fifteen short films at the Pendragwn Youth Film Festival at Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H Street NE) this Saturday. 1:00-6:00 p.m. Free.

SCIENCE: Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman come to Warner Theatre (513 13th Street NW) to talk about the coolest job ever: working on Mythbusters. Fingers crossed they blow something up. Two shows at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $49.50-$150.

CLIMB: Still concerned about the National Cathedral after the earthquake? Judge its structural integrity for yourself from 333 steps and 300 feet above ground through the National Cathedral Tower Climb. Participate at 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m., or 11:30 a.m. Tickets: $18.

SPACE: Celebrate Women in Aviation and Space at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA this Saturday. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Free admission, $15 parking.

FOOD & DRINK: Take a beer and cheese pairing class, sampling six craft beers with six gourmet cheeses, at Cork Wine Bar (1720 14th Street NW) this Saturday. Email tastings@corkdc.com or call (202) 265-2675 to reserve your spot. 1:30-3:30 p.m. $40.

MUSIC: Tribes and Jonquil play DC 9 (1940 9th Street NW) Saturday. 8:00 p.m. $8 in advance, $10 day of.

SUNDAY

CHERRY BLOSSOMS: The National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Washington Convention Center (801 Mt Vernon Place NW) is sold out, so get outdoors instead and take part in the Cherry Blossom Bike Ride & Cycle Expo for bike maintenance help, bike vendors, and a 10 mile bike ride on the Capital Crescent trail. Preregister for the group bike ride. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Free.

FOOD & DRINK: Thirst: ROMP (1134 19th Street NW) is an outdoor afternoon of art, talks, and waffles. And not just any waffles, waffles smeared with Nutella and red velvet waffles. Mmmmm. 1:00-4:00 p.m. $30 (includes admission, two drinks, and waffles).

>> Meet Howard Dodson, former Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem and the new Director of Howard University Libraries and Moorland-Springarn Research Center, at Eatonville’s (2121 14th Street NW) next Food and Folklore three-course dinner this Sunday. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets: $57.60.

MAD MEN: Celebrate the start of the fifth season of Mad Men at a viewing party at Bourbon Steak (7:30-11:00 p.m., $75) or the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse (9 p.m., free).

>> Or, do like Don Draper and grab a drink at the Quill Cocktail Competition (1200 16th Street NW). 2:00-6:00 p.m. $40.

MUSIC: Admit it, you still have a crush on him. Jordan Knight, of New Kids on the Block, plays the Fillmore Silver Spring (8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD) Sunday. 8:00 p.m. $35.