Washington, D.C. - October 08, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

We feel a draught coming on.

DRINK
Oktobeerfest at Rustico
What: More than two dozen draught beers, grilled brats with fixings, hand-twisted pretzels, and live music.
Why: Proceeds from raffle prizes, like a blue Harley, benefit D.C. Central Kitchen.
When: Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 827 Slaters Ln., in the parking lot, Alexandria (703-224-5051).

DECORATE
Washington Design Center Sample Sale
What: Up to 75 percent off furniture and accents from the city’s best showrooms.
Why: Glam decor for a score.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: The Washington Design Center, 300 D St. SW, b/t 3rd & 4th Sts. (202-646-6100).

SAMPLE
Taste of Georgetown
What: Enjoy food from 1789, Hook, Georgetown Cupcake, and other neighborhood faves, all to music from Blues Alley.
Why: It’s a taste of gorge-town.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Wisconsin Ave. & M St. Tickets available online at tasteofgeorgetown.com.

WITNESS
Solar Decathlon
What: Twenty teams of college students each design, build, and operate a sun-powered house.
Why: Watch them light up their lives.
When: Oct. 9-18. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Wed., Oct. 14.
Where: The National Mall, b/t 10th & 14th Sts.

WATCH
Evil Dead: The Musical
What: The campy horror film about a weekend in the woods gone awry hits the stage with gore and demons set to songs.
Why: A bloody good time.
When: Thru Nov. 1. Thurs.-Sun, 7:30 p.m.
Where: D.C. Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW, b/t Columbia & Belmont Rds. (202-462-7833).

Photo: Courtesy of Rustico