The DC government said on Thursday evening that it will “take steps to seek a court order” to prevent Albrecht Muth—who was arrested last summer and charged with the Georgetown murder of his wife, Viola Drath—from starving himself to death.

The Max Levine Ensemble appear at Black Cat tonight. Photograph courtesy of the band’s Flickr page.

Thursday, February 9

When he’s not busy throwing underground punk shows at houses around the city, David “Spoonboy” Combs plays with his own band, the Max Levine Ensemble. One of the rare DC bands to stick around, they play hard-hitting pop punk driven by Combs’s nasally voice. Tonight they move out of the basements to Black Cat’s backstage, where they’re regulars.

Doors at 8 PM at Black Cat, $8.

All Things Go’s concert series, All Things Gold, can always be relied on to promote catchy bands and acts you’ve never heard of. Tonight, they’ll bring Minneapolis-based DJ Gigamesh to U Street Music Hall—his dancey remixes regularly top sites like Hype Machine. Opening is Summer Camp, a duo that fans of Cults or Best Coast will appreciate.

Doors at 9 PM at U Street Music Hall, $13.

Doctors sometimes lie to their patients. But why? Photograph courtesy of Flickr user a.drian.

Let’s admit it: We have the tendency to lie to our doctors about certain vices. “I don’t smoke” translates to “I only smoke when I drink,” and “two drinks a week” often means two a night.

Don’t feel too guilty, though, since apparently docs have some ’fessing up to do, too. A survey published in Health Affairs this month found that doctors aren’t always completely honest with their patients—one in ten admitted to telling a patient something that wasn’t true this past year.

More than 1,800 physicians nationwide were surveyed to assess how much they actually live by the medical professional rules of being open and honest with patients. While most agreed that they should be completely open  about risks, benefits, and treatments, more than half said they often sugarcoated patients’ diagnoses.

The findings are discomfiting, but Evan G. DeRenzo, senior clinical ethicist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s Center for Ethics, says there’s more to it than just plain lies. “It’s not as simple as saying, ‘Oh, doctors just want to schmooze with their patients,” she says.

Looking to add a pop of V-Day hue to your wedding ensemble? Try these ruby stunners from Tiny Jewel Box. Photograph courtesy of Tiny Jewel Box

Tonight through February 16
Soliloquy Bridal Couture in Herndon is hosting a fashion show and reception tonight at 7 PM. Wedding dresses from the likes of Sassi Holford (a British designer whose collection will be featured at the salon until the 16th), Heidi Elnora, Cocoe Voci, and Sarah Seven will be shown, and canapés from Purple Onion Catering will be provided. RSVP by e-mailing febshow@soliloquybridal.com, or make an appointment to try on a Sassi Holford gown by calling 571-449-2580.

Today through Saturday, February 11
Fashionistas, take note: The Bridal Salon at Saks Jandel is hosting a trunk show of Oscar de la Renta wedding dresses (yes, the Oscar de la Renta who created wedding gowns for Jenna Bush, Katherine Heigl, and even Carrie Bradshaw). Call 301-652-2250 to schedule an appointment.

Today through Saturday, February 11
Monique Lhuillier’s wedding dresses (Reese Witherspoon wore one on her wedding day) will be featured at a trunk show at Carine’s Bridal Atelier in Georgetown. Call 202-965-4696 to schedule your appointment, and click here to view the new collection.

Friday, February 10, and Saturday, February 11
Amsale wedding dresses combine classic silhouettes and modern details to all-around gorgeous effect. Hitched in Georgetown is hosting a trunk show of the designer’s new collection at its salon. Call 202-333-6162 to schedule your appointment.

Friday, February 10, and Saturday, February 11
Looking for a special bauble for your wedding day—or for Valentine’s Day? Tiny Jewel Box in DC is hosting a Valentine’s Day shopping event featuring exclusive designs from Penny Preville and new pieces from Fragments Design Lab, as well as Tag Heuer watches. To get into the V-Day spirit, sweet treats will be on offer, too! Visit Tiny Jewel Box’s website for more information.

Even John Wall's great performance wasn't enough to save the Wizards. Photograph by Flickr user Keith Allison.

I recently adopted a young puppy named Lana.

I trust that she’s going to be a really good dog sometime soon. But for now, she’s very much a work in progress. One minute she’s delighting people with her precociousness, and the next she’s peeing all over the carpet. She’s smart, she’s fun, and oh, my God, why is she biting my toe?

Watching the Washington Wizards play basketball makes me think of my new puppy.

Last night, the Wizards blew a perfectly good chance to secure their first back-to-back wins of the season when they hosted a depleted Knicks squad at Verizon Center. With Amar’e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony out of action, the Wizards fell victim to the NBA’s latest sensation: Linsanity.

A new item on the Seasons breakfast menu, smashed-chocolate-croissant French toast, is topped with raspberry compote. Photographs by Carol Ross Joynt.

Photograph courtesy of Ivanka Trump.

The Trump Organization scored a big win this week when it was chosen to redevelop the historic Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue. The late-19th-century building and clock tower were last redeveloped in the 1980s. The architect at that time was Arthur Cotton Moore, who is also the architect for Trump. What it will mean to Pennsylvania Avenue is another mixed-use development, similar to the J.W. Marriott hotel complex and joining the also historic Willard Hotel and the W, which for decades was the Hotel Washington.

Sobel stuffs Yorkshire puddings with scallions and Brie for a rich v-day treat.

On Tuesday, we shared a couple of appetizers—one simple, one slightly more involved—from Cork Wine Bar chef Rob Weland. Today, we’re moving on to the main course with two flavor-packed dishes from Adam Sobel at Bourbon Steak. His simple-to-execute spicy Thai beef salad is an excellent pick for kitchen newbies looking to impress a loved one this February 14. And the prime rib cap, while slightly more involved, is sure to wow your favorite beef aficionado.  Be sure to read through the recipes before you begin, as some advance prep is required. 

As a dentist, Alexandria-based Dr. Angela Austin gets a lot of questions from patients and friends alike about taking care of their chompers. The most common one, unsurprisingly, is, “How can I get whiter teeth?”

“To answer this question, I tend to focus on overall health,” Austin says. “After all, health and beauty go hand in hand.” We all know the basic drill: brush, floss, avoid smoking. But Austin says diet can also play a huge role in the aesthetics of your smile—and the tooth-staining culprits might not be what you think.