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D.C. Weekend To-Do: Foo Fighters, FotoWeek DC And The D.C. Tweed Ride

Weekend Guide: Foo Fighters, FotoWeek DC, and the D.C. Tweed Ride
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On tap this weekend, we have performances by the Foo Fighters and Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, plus celebrated annual traditions FotoWeek DC and the D.C. Tweed Ride. Interested in attending? Click through our below slideshow for all the info.

FRIDAY, Nov. 11(01 of08)
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The Foo Fighters take the Verizon Center stage tonight, performing songs from their seventh studio album, "Wasting Light." Lead singer and guitarist Dave Grohl describes the work as the band's "heaviest album yet." Get a concert preview by listening to songs on the band's Myspace page. Tickets go for $37.50 to $57.50 on Ticketmaster. Nov. 11, 7 p.m., 601 F St. NW. (credit:Getty)
FRIDAY, Nov. 11(02 of08)
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Outernational DC, one of FotoWeek DC's most popular events, tonight parties it up at FotoWeek Central. The event sets a showcase of documentary photography to DJed music by Thievery Corporation member Eric Hilton. Also on the evening's musical docket are DJ Thomas Blondet of Eighteenth Street Lounge and afrobeat band The Funk Ark. Last year's event sold out, so get those tickets quickly, $30 advance, $40 at the door. 8-11 p.m. 1800 L St. NW (credit:FotoWeek DC/Dominique Fierro)
SATURDAY, Nov. 12(03 of08)
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For the second year in a row, BlackSalt Fish Market and Restaurant is hosting an extravagant oyster tasting, this time to benefit the Washington Nationals' Pediatric Diabetes Care Complex at Children's National Medical Center. On the menu are a dozen oyster varieties from around the world, served up on the half shell, grilled, fried, and as oyster Rockefeller. There'll also be seven types of wine paired with them and desserts from pastry chef Susan Wallace. Tickets are $85 in advance and $95 at the door. 3 to 5 p.m., 4883 MacArthur Blvd. NW.Photo by Flickr user telepathicparanoia (credit:Flickr:telepathicparanoia)
SATURDAY, Nov. 12(04 of08)
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Indie band Ted Leo and the Pharmacists plays the Sacred Heart Church tonight for a good cause. All proceeds go to the National Day Laborer Organizing Network and We Are Family DC, which help out day laborers and the elderly respectively. It's somewhat of a homecoming for the band, which was founded in D.C. in another millennia. Funny, 1999 doesn't seem that long ago. Tickets are $12 or $10 with two canned goods. 6 p.m., 3211 Pine St. NW.Photo by Flickr user bill shouldis (credit:Flickr user bill shouldis)
SATURDAY, Nov. 12(05 of08)
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Irreverent improv comedy group Upright Citizen's Brigade goofs around at Shakespeare Theatre Company's usually refined Sidney Harman Hall Forum tonight. The group is the touring contingent of UCB's legendary theaters in New York and California, which have given birth to the careers of numerous comedians including Amy Poehler, Horatio Sanz, Rob Corddry, Ed Helms, Rob Riggle, and many more. Tickets are $20 general admission and $18 for students, seniors, active duty military, and STC subscribers. Shows go on at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. 610 F St. NW. Photo by Flickr user mecredis (credit:Flickr user mecredis)
SUNDAY, Nov. 13(06 of08)
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This afternoon, catch a matinee performance the Washington National Opera's stunning production of Lucia di Lammermoor at the Kennedy Center Opera House. A fair warning: It's not for the squeamish among us. The opera's namesake, Lucia, goes nutso and winds up killing her bridegroom. Be prepared for a lot of fake blood. Tickets run between $25 and $300. 2 p.m., 2700 F St. NW. (credit:Scott Suchman for WNO)
SUNDAY, Nov. 13(07 of08)
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We predict the hipsters and hipster admirers will come out in force today for the third annual D.C. Tweed Ride, a mobile celebration of style, bicycles, moustaches, and, of course, tweed. For a style reference to help you get dressed, check out this video of last year's event. Free, register here. The ride kicks off at 10 a.m. at a starting point to be announced Friday. It's followed by a $15 celebration at Smith Commons, 1245 H St. NE.Photo by Flickr user Ken_Mayer (credit:Flickr user Ken_Mayer)
SUNDAY, Nov. 13(08 of08)
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Make some time today to swing by Thomas Sweet in Georgetown, which is doling out 100 percent free ice cream through Scoutmob. Best part, there's no catch. Just present this coupon for the frozen goodness. Free, 8 a.m. to midnight. 3214 P St. NW. (credit:Thomas Sweet)

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