Washington, D.C. - February 26, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s a weekend for the well heeled.

SHOP
Shoe Sale for Small and Big Feet
What: Simply Soles, Treat, and The Shoe Hive combine inventory and offer up to 80 percent off sizes 5-7 and 10-12.
Why: If the shoe fits.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Small sizes, Treat, 114 S. Royal St., Alexandria (703-535-3294); big sizes, The Shoe Hive, 115 S. Royal St., Alexandria (703-548-7105).

LEARN
Capital Home & Garden Show
What: Workshops, demonstrations, and 500 exhibits should help spruce your digs on any budget.
Why: Get out there, homey.
When: Thurs., 5-9:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Dulles Expo Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Ctr., Chantilly.

SEE
Brides of the Arab World
What: A boudoir of more than 40 wedding gowns from every country in the League of Arab States.
Why: Something old, something new.
When: Thru Mar. 15. Daily, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW, at New Hampshire Ave. (202-467-4600).

EAT
Vapiano Penn Quarter Opens
What: Ready-in-a-flash pizzas, pastas, and salads.
Why: Each communal table has its own mini herb garden for flavoring.
When: Mon. & Tues., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Wed. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-midnight; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sun., noon-10 p.m.
Where: 623-625 H St. NW, b/t 6th & 7th Sts. (202-621-7636).

SWEAT
Girls Night Out
What: Equinox Fitness and Lululemon Athletica team up to offer a group fitness class, spa treatments, cocktails, and snacks.
Why: Jam at the gym.
When: Thurs., 7-9 p.m.
Where: 8065 Leesburg Pike, Vienna (703-790-6193). R.S.V.P. to tysons-store@lululemon.com.