Washington, D.C. - November 05, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s a fixer-upper.

SNAP
Fixation
What: Celebrate FotoWeek with a photo expo, music by Suspicious Package, and portrait sessions against a special backdrop by Cory Oberndorfer.
Why: Fotosynthesis.
When: Sat., 6-10 p.m.
Where: Industry Gallery, 1358 Florida Ave. NE, b/t Staples & Orren Sts.

DANCE
Rock as Ammunition
What: Booty shake to local bands and learn the art of screen-printing from local illustrator Truth Among Liars.
Why: Proceeds benefit Guitars not Guns and Girls Rock! D.C.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: Eastern Market’s North Hall, 225 7th St., at N. Carolina Ave. SE.

PERFORM
Live! from Busboys and Poets
What: Sing, tap, or tumble through the community restaurant’s new monthly talent show.
Why: Take it to the next stage.
When: Fri., 11 p.m.
Where: 2021 14th St. NW, b/t U & V Sts. (202-387-7638).

EAT
Fall Desserts at Bourbon Steak
What: New pastry chef Santanna Salas’s creations include butterscotch pot de crème with pumpkin spice cake and caramel apples with cinnamon ice cream.
Why: It’s the upper crust.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 6-10 p.m.; Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5:30-10:30 p.m.; Sat., 5:30-10:30 p.m.; Sun., 6-10 p.m.
Where: Four Seasons Hotel, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, at 28th St. (202-944-2026).

SIGN UP
Swirl, Sample Sales by DailyCandy
What: A new sample sale e-commerce site with clothing and accessories from our favorite designers at up to 80 percent off.
Why: DailyCandy subscribers get first dibs (and we’re giving away $100 gift cards to 100 early members).
When: Beta site (and first sale) launches Nov. 16.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

Or would you rather skip town this weekend? All you need is a change of clothes and our road trip tips at dailycandy.com/guides.

Photo: Amit Mehta

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