Washington, D.C. - August 30, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

This weekend will be great. No need to belabor the point.

HEAR
Assrockers
What: Straight up rock and roll with the local band that plays along with Nitro Tokyo and Rattler.
Why: They’re not that asinine.
When: Sat. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Where: Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW, b/t S & T Sts. (202-667-7960).

EAT
Gelato Cakes
What: Cool off with special-order Argentine gelato cakes in flavors like dulce de leche and mascarpone.
Why: One last shout-out to summer.
When: Sun.-Thurs., noon-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., noon-midnight
Where: Dolcezza, 1560 Wisconsin Ave. NW, at Q St. (202-333-4646).

DRINK
The Zoo Bar Cafe
What: Grab a seat on the patio at the old fave and order a bucket of beer for $10.
Why: Don’t get caged in.
When: Mon.-Fri., 4-8 p.m.
Where: 3000 Connecticut Ave. NW, across from the zoo (202-232-4225).

SHOP
Alex Boutique Summer Clearance
What: Take an additional 20 percent off lines like Nylon Flock, Twinkle, and Iodice.
Why: You won’t even have to work for it.
When: Thru Aug. 31. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 1919 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, entrance on I St., b/t 19th & 20th Sts. (202-296-2610).

Second Chance Labor Day Sale
What: Search through consigned clothes and accessories (Marc Jacobs, Dries Van Noten) for a classy castoff.
Why: Chances are good.
When: Thru Aug. 31. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Where: 4920 Fairmont Ave., Bethesda (301-652-6606).

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