Washington, D.C. - May 25, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You may not be going to the beach, but you can still bask in the fun this weekend.

GO
Delaplane Strawberry Festival
What: Celebrate strawberry season with music, crafts, and plenty of fresh fruit.
Why: Strawberry fields forever.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, Va. (540-592-3556).

SEE
Shakespeare Free-for-All
What: The Shakespeare Theater Company puts on Pericles outside for free.
Why: She comes, appareled like the spring.
When: Daily, 7:30 p.m. Thru June 4.
Where: Carter Barron Amphitheatre, 16th St. & Colorado Ave. NW. Details and tickets online at shakespearetheatre.org.

Drawing Restraint
What: Matthew Barney’s newest movie with collaboration from Bjork.
Why: Better than the last Barney you watched.
When: Starts Fri.
Where: E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW, b/t 10th & 11th Sts. (202-452-7672). See website for details.

PostSecret & Found Magazine
What: Exhibit, discussion, and book signing with Frank Warren of PostSecret and Davy and Pete Rothbart of Found. Plus new secrets, a short film, and live music by Yoko K.
Why: You can keep a secret.
When: Thurs., 6:30 & 9 p.m.
Where: Old Town Theater, 815 ½ King St., Alexandria (703-683-8888). Tickets online at tickets.oldtowntheater.com.

EAT
Crab Feast
What: Get your share of steamed crabs at the Dancing Crab’s new location.                                      
Why: Let summer and the crabs jokes begin.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat., noon-11 p.m.; Sun., 3-11 p.m.
Where: 4615 Wisconsin Ave. NW, b/t 41st & Brandywine Sts.  (202-244-1882).