Washington, D.C. - May 31, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

This weekend looks pretty fruity.

SEE
Jonathan Mannion Photographs
What: Hip-hop portraits of Jay-Z, Eve, Notorious B.I.G., and others.
Why: What you hear is what you get.
When: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Govinda Gallery, 1227 34th St. NW, b/t N & Prospect Sts. (202-333-1180).

DRINK
Strawberry Cocktails
What: Throughout June, Vermilion uses the fresh, locally grown berries to make drinks like the Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp (vodka, rhubarb simple syrup, strawberries, white port, and soda).
Why: Strawberry fields forever.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5:30-11 p.m.
Where: 1120 King St., Alexandria (703-684-9669).

GIVE
Soles4Souls Shoe Drive
What: Donate new or gently worn men’s, women’s, or children’s shoes to be distributed in Africa and receive 25 percent off new kicks.
Why: You’re a good sole.
When: Thru June 9. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Wild Women Wear Red, 1512 U St. NW, b/t 15th & 16th Sts. (202-387-5700).

BUY
Summer Sandal Trunk Show
What: Hundreds of never-been-worn 1960s shoes from Joseph La Rose.
Why: Should La Rose by any other name smell as sweet?
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Lettie Gooch Boutique, 1911 9th St. NW, b/t T & U Sts. (202-332-4242).

HEAR
The Apes
What: The D.C. band plays alongside DMBQ and Food for Animals; you down Flying Dog ale.
Why: Time for monkeying around.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.
Where: The Hosiery, 443 I St. NW, b/t 4th & 5th Sts.

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