Washington, D.C. - November 15, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Don’t whine. There’s plenty to do this weekend.

DO
National Gallery of Art Ice-Skating Rink
What: Grab your blades of glory and head down to the rink’s opening day.
Why: Break the ice.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. (weather permitting).
Where: Sculpture Garden, 7th St. & Constitution Ave. NW (202-289-3360).

Queen of Fashion Book Signing
What: Author/historian Caroline Weber discusses Marie Antoinette’s impact on style.
Why: She’s a bigwig.
When: Thurs., 6 p.m.
Where: Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW (202-686-5807).

EAT
Mandu Brunch
What: Popular Korean resto updates its menu to include a brunch platter offering vegetable seaweed rolls, chive pancakes, and spiked peach iced tea.
Why: Mandu can-do.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 1805 18th St. NW, b/t S & Swan Sts. (202-588-1540).

SHOP
Unsung Designers Moving Sale
What: Last chance to stop by the indie boutique before it moves to NYC.
Why: Start spreadin’ the news.
When: Thurs., noon-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 2412 18th St. NW, rear door a, in the alley (202-234-1788).

Canned Foods Drive at Nana
What: Receive 15 percent off your total purchase with a food donation to Martha’s Table.
Why: Get canned.
When: Thurs., 5-8 p.m.
Where: 1528 U St. NW, b/t 15th & 16th Sts. (202-667-6955).