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BUY
Bubbly, Bags, and Bling
What: Wink boutique hosts simultaneous Samantha House and Hayden-Harnett trunk shows with plenty of nibbles and champagne.
Why: Grab Hayden-Harnett’s canvas, nylon, and leather totes and clutches ($90-$600) and House’s chunky quartz and citrine gem necklaces ($200+).
When: Wed., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 3109 M St. NW, b/t Wisconsin Ave. & 31st St. (202-338-9465).
GET SCHOOLED
Art of the Cocktail Class
What: Againn mixologist JP Caceres gives bev lovers a liquor-filled history lesson and hands-on pouring instruction ($35).
Why: Sample creations like the Louisville-born old-fashioned (bourbon, sugar, and bitters) and pre-Civil War Sazerac (rye whiskey, sugar, and bitters).
When: Wed., 6:30 p.m.
Where: 1099 New York Ave. NW, at 11th St. (202-639-9830). Reservations (required) to 202-639-9830.
SHOP
Ray-Ban Sale
What: In uncertain times, nothing is a sure bet. But with Ray-Bans you can’t go wrong — especially when they’re up to 40 percent off.
Why: Dress the rest of you at the Best of L.A. sale (think Karen Zambos, Dear Creatures, and Wren).
When: Now.
Where: Online at swirl.com.
EAT
Casa Nonna Opens
What: The rustic Italian spot from chef Amy Brandwein (Galileo, Bebo Trattoria) and the folks behind BLT Steak has a quaint patio, leather banquettes, and a marble pizza bar.
Why: Standards ($5-$56) like linguine alle vongole and veal saltimbocca, or wood-fired Neapolitan pies like the Nonna (zucchini flowers, fried egg, tomatoes, mozzarella).
When: Opens Wed. Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; Sun., 5-10 p.m.
Where: 1250 Connecticut Ave. NW, at N St. (202-629-2505).
COIF
Logan 14 Aveda Lifestyle Salon Spa Opens
What: The new Aveda spot offers every cut, color, waxing, facial, and massage option you can imagine ($40-$125).
Why: Don’t overlook the menu of $30 30-minute express treatments, including a reflexology footbath, massage, and botanical skin-resurfacing facial.
When: Opens Tues. Express treatments, weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular hours, Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 1314b 14th St. NW, b/t N St. & Rhode Island Ave. (202-506-6868).
Photo: Courtesy of Samantha House














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