There’s a little something for everyone.
REUSE
Compost Cab
What: The Mother Earth-minded company collects your organic trash and delivers it to a local urban farm, where it’s transformed into soil ($32 per month).
Why: They’ll provide the container and pick it up every week.
When: No time like the present.
Where: Sign up online at compostcab.com.
DRINK
Wine Riot
What: A large-scale vino tasting and teaching event that’s already conquered New York, Boston, and L.A.
Why: Select samples from more than 250 varieties, talk to vintners, and get the scoop at seminars like Price Whore No More and Riesling Rocks.
When: Fri., 7-11 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m. & 7-11 p.m.
Where: DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW, at 18th St. (202-628-4780). Tickets ($50-$60) online at secondglass.com.
PICTURE
Vintage Frame Sale
What: Pick up glam, retro frames ($5-$40, matting not included) from the ’60s and ’70s or have one custom-made ($150 and up) at the old-school shop.
Why: The gold bamboo would make even Kelly Wearstler swoon.
When: Thru Oct. 31. Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Frame Mart Gallery, 3307 Connecticut Ave. NW, at Macomb St. (202-363-5200). Cash only.
LICK
Dolcezza Fall Menu
What: The Argentine-style gelato shop uses local fruit and dairy products to whip up new cool-weather flavors ($4.50-$12).
Why: Crookneck pumpkin with brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves; heirloom apple cider with orange rind; and extra-creamy yellow Bartlett pear.
When: Thru Nov. 30. Sun.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 7:30 a.m.-midnight.
Where: 1704 Connecticut Ave. NW, b/t R & S Sts. (202-299-9116); 1560 Wisconsin Ave. NW, at Q St. (202-333-4646).
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