Washington, D.C. - October 16, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Weeks, like all things on this earth, must meet their end.

GO
St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival
What: Shuck, slurp, shoot, and savor briny bivalves at the 42nd annual fest.
Why: This is no shell game.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown.

SHOP
Green and Blue Wine and Cheese Party
What: Sip and mingle as prices on Vena Cava and Shoshanna are cut 20 percent for one day.
Why: Color you impressed.
When: Fri., 4-8 p.m.
Where: 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW, b/t Dupont Circle & N St. (202-223-6644).

Bricks and Books Fund-raiser
What: Buy Omni Peace T-shirts, batik artwork, and handmade jewelry to build schools and empower women in Tanzania.
Why: Get schooled.
When: Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Wink, 3109 M St. NW, at 31st St. (202-338-9465).

Luna Fall Bash
What: Knock 25 percent off lines like White+Warren, Love Quotes, and Milly.
Why: You’d be a lunatic not to.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: 7232 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda (301-656-1111).

EAT
Cheese Class
What: Pipe Dreams hosts a day of making, tasting, and pairing cheese.
Why: Become a whiz.
When: Sat., 1-4 p.m.
Where: Domasoteca, at the Hotel Palomar, 1121 N. 19th St., Arlington (703-894-5104). Reservations at 703-894-5104 or christianna.sargent@domasoteca.com.