Thursday, April 17: Years later, The Big Lebowski is still a cult fave and a cultural touchstone. Get in on the fun with the Arlington Cinema ’n’ Drafthouse’s party tonight. Dude Fest will have trivia, bowling, live music from the movie’s soundtrack, and, of course, a screening of The Big Lebowski. $8; 8 PM.

The third Thursday of every month, the MidCityLive! organization puts on a Thursday Shopper Social in the retail area around 14th and U streets, Northwest. Boutiques and other stores offer discounts, socializing, snacks, and drinks from 5 to 8 PM. So get on over to U Street and shop away. Want to grab a bite to eat afterward? Be sure to check out our U Street Dining Guide.

Friday, April 18: It’s supposed to be 80 degrees today. Hot damn. Head to an outdoor happy hour—you can find the perfect one searching on our handy Happy Hour Finder.

Comedian Aaron Karo was kind enough to grace us with his funny (albeit virtual) presence when he did a live  chat on Wednesday. See him in person when he does his standup thing at the 9:30 Club tonight at 9. Buy tickets ($30) here.

Tuesday, April 15 through Thursday, April 17: The cheeky guide series Shecky’s is taking over DAR Constitution Hall for three nights from 5 to 10 for the DC installment of Girl’s Night Out, its blowout shopping party. Nearly 50 emerging fashion designers will be selling merchandise at up to 75 percent off, along with free samples from event sponsors including Dove and Hershey’s. A $10 ticket will get you an open bar for the night; $25 will bring you a swag bag of products. For more details, go here.

Wednesday, April 16: A slew of brand-new boutiques are opening at Bethesda Row this spring, and they’re offering a special preview day of discounts to welcome new shoppers. Stop by anytime from noon to 8 for 30 percent off all clothing and accessories from Ginger, 40 to 50 percent off select items from Tickled Pink, and 40 percent off resort and spring pieces from Urban Chic. Find directions and rsvp here.

Finally, it’s starting to feel a bit like spring. Is that the sun and 60-plus-degree temperatures I see peeking out from around the corner? And spring is the perfect time for a pedicure, facial, or full-body treatment. Fortunately, this is Spa Week in DC, which means discounts on treatments at spas throughout the area.

Today through Sunday, April 20, area spas will offer full service treatments that normally cost from $100 to $200 for just $50. Sounds like a good reward to me.

For more details, register over at SpaWeek.org. Need some background and advice on area spas? Try out our database of spas—detailed reviews of dozens of places in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. And for even more on how to feel and look your best (plus information on spas and more), check out our Great Day Spas package and our Spas & Beauty section.

Lauren Merkin will be at CUSP Georgetown on Thursday, April 3.

Read on for our weekly roundup of everything from local trunk shows to sales to fashion and shopping events.

Tuesday, April 1, and Wednesay, April 2:

Neiman Marcus
Designer Norman Ambrose is making an appearance at Couture Salon. Chat with him as you view his latest collection.

Neiman Marcus
5300 Wisconsin Ave., NW
202-966-9700
10 AM 3PM

Thursday, April 3:

Cusp
Meet handbag designer Lauren Merkin at Cusp in Georgetown.

Cusp
3030 M St., NW
202-625-0893
6 to 8 PM 

Tami Iams, age “antique”
Owner, Aqua Salon
Snapped on P Street near Logan Circle

Wearing: Nicholas K leather jacket from Muléh, Rugby jeans and plaid shirt, Jean Paul Gaultier striped top, vintage Gucci belt and boots “from somewhere in Italy.”

Favorite labels and shops: “GStar, Muléh, Rugby.”

What do you never wear? “Dresses and heels!”

Thoughts on style in Washington: “It’s coming up. It’s better than it’s ever been. I do a lot of my clothes shopping in New York, but that’s changing.”

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Yup, you read that right: The local outpost of super-duper shopping warehouse C-Mart is closing. But read on for details about a massive liquidation sale.

A news update on the Landover store’s Web site states it as follows:

“This is not a hoax or a gimmick. The rumors you have been hearing our [sic] true. We’re CLOSING our LANDOVER STORE in preparation for our biggest project EVER . . . ONLINE SHOPPING AT CMART.COM Coming 4/28!! (that’s right . . . NEXT MONTH!)