Weekend

week·end

  [week-end, -end]  Show IPA

noun

1.

the end of a week, especially the period of time between Friday evening and Monday morning: Wespent the weekend at Virginia Beach.

2.

this period as extended by one or more holidays, days off, or the like, that immediately precede orfollow: We're getting a three-day weekend at Christmas.

3.

any two-day period taken or given regularly as a weekly rest period from one's work: I have to work atthe hospital on Saturdays and Sundays, so I take my weekends on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

adjective

4.

of, for, or on a weekend: a weekend pass; a weekend excursion.

verb (used without object)

5.

to pass the weekend, as at a place: They weekended at their country place.

Origin: 
1875–80; week + end1

As always, looking forward to the weekend.  Starting on a high note and ending it sadly.

Kicking it off with another painting class, 

this one is le tour eiffel, mais oui!

Closing it with a sad farewell to a friend.

What are your plans?