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The Weekend Guide

Go on, give summer a big, warm welcome.

DO
Pillow Talk
What: A screening of the classic film plus a Doris Day look-alike contest, picnic, and tour of the estate.
Why: Sweet dreams.
When: Sat., 6 p.m.
Where: Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, off Tilden St. (202-686-5807).

The Big Draw
What: Check out the all-day drawing extravaganza and try your hand with help from illustrator David Macaulay.
Why: It’s sure to be a draw.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: The National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW, at 4th St. (202-272-2448).

EAT
Hot Sunday
What:
Firefly offers a brunch special with po’boys, fried oysters, and chipotle vodka drinks.
Why: Some like it hot.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: 1310 New Hampshire Ave. NW, at N St. (202-861-1310).

HEAR
From the Hips
What:
Rebecca Odes and former Washingtonian Ceridwen Morris read from their new pregnancy and parenting book.
Why: A moment on the lips, forever on the hips.
When: Sat., 1 p.m.
Where: Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, b/t Fessenden St. & Nebraska Ave. (202-364-1919).

SEE
Transform/Nation: Contemporary Art of Iran and Its Diaspora
What: A multimedia exhibition in conjunction with Iranian Alliances Across Borders and featuring the work of fourteen artists.
Why: Now you see it, now you don’t.
When: Thru Aug. 4. Opening Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 North Fairfax Dr., Arlington (703-228-7710).

Location
4155 Linnean Ave NW
@ Tilden St
Washington, DC 20008
202-686-5807
1310 New Hampshire Ave NW
bt N & O Sts
Washington, DC 20036
202-861-1310
5015 Connecticut Ave NW
bt Fessenden St & Nebraska Ave
Washington, DC 20008
202-364-1919
National Building Museum
401 F St NW
bt 4th & 5th Sts
Washington, DC 20001
202-272-2448
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