Washington, D.C. - December 21, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

’Twas the weekend of solstice and, leaving your house,
You knew to buy presents before getting soused.

EAT
Bona Saturnalia
What: Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a winter solstice dinner, wine pairings, and live bluegrass.
Why: Bona fide fun.
When: Thurs., 7 p.m.
Where: Equinox, 818 Connecticut Ave. NW, b/t H & I Sts. (202-331-8118).

Feast of the Seven Fish
What: Traditional Italian Christmas Eve feast, complete with fritti di mare, lobster and cuttlefish ravioli, and pesce al forno.
Why: Warm your sole.
When: Fri., 5:30-10:30 p.m.; Sat., 5-10:30 p.m.; Sun., 5-9:30 p.m.
Where: Dino, 3435 Connecticut Ave. NW, at Ordway St. (202-686-2966).

BUY
Terra
What: The new Dupont Circle shop is filled with books from Assouline, Shyla cashmere throws, and jewelry by Pianegonda.
Why: Hit the ground running.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1706 Connecticut Ave. NW, b/t R & S Sts. (202-232-8581).

Holiday Open House
What: Check out artisan crafts from Peru, Ghana, Cambodia, and elsewhere, plus live music and plenty of tasty snacks.
Why: We are the world.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Pangea, 2121 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, at 21st St. (202-872-6432).

DO
Community Service Day
What: Volunteer to visit children in hospitals, prepare meals for soup kitchens, and deliver gifts to homeless shelters.
Why: ’Tis better to give than to receive.
When: Christmas Day.
Where: Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW, at Q St. (202-518-9400 ext. 3565). Register online.