Washington, D.C. - April 06, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Why wait a whole month for April showers to bring something good? This week, we debut the DailyCandy Weekend Guide, our henceforth weekly roster of the city’s best weekend buys, eats, sights, and sounds. So go out and enjoy yourself, rain or shine.

EAT
Spargelfest
What: Old Europe celebrates asparagus season with — that’s right — an asparagus menu.
Why: Spearhead the trend.
When: Thru May.
Where: 2434 Wisconsin Ave. NW, b/t Calvert St. & Observatory Ln. (202-333-7600).

Ardeo Tasting Menu
What: Tried-and-true fave introduces weekly four-course tasting menu paired with half glasses of wine.
Why: To pair is human; to be tipsy, divine.
When: Thurs., 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: 3111 Connecticut Ave. NW, b/t Macomb & Ordway Sts. (202-244-6750).

BUY
Valise Boutique Opens
What: New shop carries Helen Wang, ISSA London, and Ciarla, among others.
Why: Valise with option to buy.
When: Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1624 Wisconsin Ave. NW, b/t Q St. & Reservoir Rd. (202-333-3622).

Ted Baker Trunk Show
What: The U.K. designer’s line makes D.C. debut.
Why: Two. No, six. No, twelve. Baker’s dozen!
When: Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Proper Topper, 3213 P St. NW, b/t Wisconsin Ave. & 31st St. (202-333-6200).

SEE
Heineman Myers Contemporary Art Opens
What: Brand new multidisciplinary gallery’s inaugural show is Re-Formation, photographs by Connie Imboden.
Why: So you have something to talk about at dinner.
When: Opening party, Sat., 5-8 p.m.; regular hours, Tues.-Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 4728 Hampden Ln., b/t Woodmont Ave. & Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda (301-951-7900).

HEAR
Six Points Music Festival
What: Thirteen local venues host over 40 bands, including Army of Me, Bellflur, and The Monorail.
Why: You’ve always enjoyed being stuck between rock and a hard place.
When: Thurs.-Sat.
Where: See website for details.