Washington, D.C. - May 17, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

In the garden or not, everything this weekend is coming up roses.

BUY
Bra Fitting Event
What: Coup de Foudre offers free sizing and discounts, and donates a portion of proceeds to Dress for Success.
Why: Many a slip twixt lip and cup.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Coup de Foudre Lingerie, 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, b/t 11th & E Sts. (202-393-0878).

Spring Fever
What: On Lokation hosts a night of shopping to benefit Hoops for Africa, an HIV/AIDS awareness charity, with collections from Jim Barnier, Majo Lab, R. Lucien, and others.
Why: Maybe you should cool off.
When: Thurs., 6-10 p.m.
Where: Tishman Speyer Main Tower, 575 7th St. NW, b/t E & F Sts.

SEE
Vera Wang Fashion Show
What: Runway show with a preview of the 2008 bridal collection, plenty of champers, and brunch.
Why: Prepare to be vera, vera impressed.
When: Sun., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, 1150 22nd St. NW, b/t L & M Sts. (202-974-5562). Reservations at 202-974-5562.

DO
Pawcasso
What: A cocktail party and art auction to benefit Homeward Trails, the nonprofit animal rescue.
Why: This isn’t your blue period.
When: Sat., 6 p.m.
Where: 3601 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (703-908-7387).

RIDE
The Capital Crescent Trail
What: Pedal along the path that runs from Georgetown to Bethesda.
Why: Race on over.
When: How about now?
Where: Path begins at the westernmost part of Water St. NW, under the Whitehurst Freeway.