Washington, D.C. - April 23, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

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SHOP
Sample Sale Heaven
What: Your prayers are answered with at least 70 percent off Posen, Cavalli, Dior, and more.
Why: Mention DailyCandy for early entrance at noon.
When: Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Where: Halo, 1435 P St. NW, b/t 14th & 15th Sts. Info at samplesaleheaven@gmail.com. Cash only.

Get Trunk
What: A fashion show featuring the funky threads of local line Artistic Aya.
Why: Proceeds benefit Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care.
When: Sun., 3-6 p.m.
Where: LeftBank, 2424 18th St. NW, b/t Columbia & Belmont Rds. (202-464-2100‎).

HOWL
BowWowPowWow
What: Sniff out the local dog yard with playgroups, prizes, and shopping for your pooch.
Why: Bark up the right tree.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Marie Reed School Plaza, 18th St. & Wyoming Ave. NW (202-232-1960).

SIP
Qualia Coffeehouse Opens
What: Beans and bevs from Fresh off the Roast, along with pastries, salads, and sammies.
Why: It would be Qua-lewd not to.
When: Opens Fri. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 3917 Georgia Ave. NW, b/t Randolph & Shepherd Sts. (202-248-6423).

SEE
Quinn Bradlee
What: Local author (and son of WaPo legend Ben) reads from and signs A Different Life, his memoir about growing up with velocardiofacial syndrome.
Why: You’ll not see nothing like him.
When: Thurs., 7-9 p.m.
Where: Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, at Fessenden St. (202-364-1919).