Washington, D.C. - August 06, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s a rocky road.

RIFF
U.S. Air Guitar Championships
What: The nation’s best members bang heads and let fingers fly without a guitar in sight.
Why: No strings attached.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.
Where: 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW, at 9th St. (202-265-0930).

SHOP
Denim After Dark
What: Join DailyCandy for blues distressing, a 20 percent discount on jeans, and treats from Cupcakes Actually.
Why: Don’t be afraid of the dark.
When: Thurs., 7-9 p.m.
Where: Madewell, 7979 Tysons Corner Center, McLean (703-761-4301).

EAT
Chinese Banquet Tasting Dinners at The Source
What: Gather a group for rotating menus including spicy seafood in a clay pot, stir-fried lamb in lettuce cups, and dim sum.
Why: A movable feast.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: 575 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, at 6th St. (202-637-6100).

WATCH
Barack Stars
What: Satire, swine flu, and corrupt governors take center stage.
Why: Fun in the partisan.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 6 & 9 p.m.; Sun., 2 & 7 p.m.
Where: Woolly Mammoth Theatre, 641 D St. NW, at 7th St. (202-393-3939).

STROLL
Middleburg Summer Sidewalk Sale
What: Follow the colored balloons to get up to 75 percent off at White Bench, Magic Wardrobe, and others.
Why: Get in the middle of things.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m-5 p.m.
Where: Various locations.

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