Washington, D.C. - February 19, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s all about overexposure.

SEE
DCist Exposed
What: A display of dozens of D.C. photos from local emerging and professional shutterbugs.
Why: Lens a hand.
When: Opening party, Fri., 5-9 p.m.
Where: The Gallery at Flashpoint, 916 G St. NW, b/t 9th & 10th Sts. (202-315-1310).

SIP
Oscar Party at Vermilion
What: Watch the awards show with themed drinks named for the five best-picture nominees.
Why: Frosty Nixon gets our vote.
When: Sun., 5:30-11 p.m.
Where: 1120 King St., Alexandria (703-684-9669).

EAT
D.C. Restaurant Week
What: Indulge your palate with fixed-price menus from hundreds of District dining spots.
Why: Get the dish at a discount.
When: Thru Sun.
Where: See participating venues at washington.org.

STYLE
The Dossier
What: Get the scoop on ringside fashion action and nab a few last bits of swag from Fashion Week.
Why: The doss is boss.
When: Thru Fri.
Where: Online at dailycandy.com/dossier.

SASHAY
D.C. Fashion Week International Couture Collections
What: Designers from the U.S., Iran, Nigeria, and throughout the world display new designs.
Why: Time to start thinking about those hang-ups.
When: Sun., 6-8 p.m.
Where: The French Embassy, 4101 Reservoir Rd. NW, b/t 39th & 44th Sts. Tickets at 800-494-8497 or online at boxofficetickets.com.

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