Join the crowd.
BUY
Trifecta Trunk Show
What: Jewelry designers Tara Locklear, Lisette Fee, and Sarah West sell rings, necklaces, and earrings ($40-$300) made from enamel, leather, and skateboard decks, at three venues over three days.
Why: Locklear’s gemstone-embellished concrete and silver pieces.
When: Fri., 6-8 p.m.; Sat., 3-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Where: Fri., Lawrence Miller & Co., 121 S. Royal St., Alexandria (703-548-0659); Sat., Caramel, 1603 U St. NW, b/t 16th & 17th Sts. (202-265-1930); Sun., Marvin, 2007 14th St. NW, b/t U & V Sts. (202-797-7171).
TASTE
Truckeroo 3
What: Hit up the third installment of the monthly food truck fest (twenty-plus high rollers including BBQ Bus and Red Hook Lobster Pound) across from the Navy Yard Metro station.
Why: Grab beers at Das Bullpen Biergarten, listen to local rock bands, and brush up on your cornhole skills.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Half St., at M St. SE. Admission is free.
INDULGE
Wicked Waffle Opens
What: Order the fluffy gridcakes (savory, sweet, stuffed, or topped) for breakfast and lunch.
Why: Strawberry and chocolate waffles with caramel cream, croque monsieur waffle, or the waffle club sandwich.
When: Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 1712 I St., b/t 17th & 18th Sts. (202-944-2700).
HYDRATE
Key Lime Age-Defying Facial
What: The Ritz-Carlton spa’s new skin treatment incorporates cantaloupe, citrus, jasmine, wild jujube, and maral root to soothe and tone heat-oppressed skin ($165).
Why: The Key lime cocktail (vanilla vodka, lime juice, and cream) that follows is guaranteed to help you relax.
When: Mon., Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, 3100 South St. NW, Georgetown (202-912-4100).
Photo: Courtesy of Tara Locklear














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