Washington, D.C. - July 05, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Try for fireworks all over again.

EAT
Louisiana Crawfish Boil
What: Sit outside and stuff yourself with mudbugs, potatoes, and corn on the cob.
Why: Mary, Mary, why ya buggin’?
When: Thru Aug. 31. Every Fri., 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Acadiana, 901 New York Ave. NW, at 9th St. (202-408-8848).

SHOP
Phillip Lim Trunk Show
What: See pieces from the designer’s fall 2007 collection, inspired by Edie Bouvier Beale.
Why: Get some junk in your trunk.
When: Fri., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Muléh, 1831 14th St. NW, b/t S & T Sts. (202-667-3440).

PICK
Blueberries
What: Fill a basket at Butler’s Orchard, then bake up a summery pie.
Why: You cannot tell a lie.
When: Tues.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 22200 Davis Mill Rd., Germantown (301-972-3299).

LICK
Ice Cream
What: Get scoops, milkshakes, and malts in the traditional flavors you love.
Why: You’re screaming for it.
When: Mon.-Fri., noon-11 p.m.; Sat., noon-midnight; Sun., noon-10 p.m.
Where: Max’s Best Ice Cream, 2416 Wisconsin Ave. NW, at Calvert St. (202-333-3111).

DRINK
La Pintura Margarita
What: Mix your own Frida Kahlo-inspired pear-berry-spice cocktail with a paintbrush and know a portion of the proceeds go to the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Why: It’s picture-perfect.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 5-10:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5-11:30 p.m.
Where: Rosa Mexicano, 575 7th St. NW, at F St. (202-783-5522).