July 19, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Eat, drink, and buy something to carry.

SHOP
Ananas Moving Sale
What: Get up to 80 percent off all handbags before the designer leaves D.C.
Why: They say good-bye; you say hello.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Metropolitan Apartments Community Room, 7620 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda (202-445-4845).

EAT
Seasonal Artisanal Cheese Menu
What: Sample six handcrafted cheeses and wines by the glass in the Park Hyatt Washington lounge.
Why: Duck, duck, goose.
When: Daily, 5:30-11 p.m.
Where: 24th & M Sts. NW (202-789-1234).

New Heights Patio Menu
What: Dine al fresco on lamb carpaccio or soft shell crab.
Why: Reach the highest heights.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: 2317 Calvert St. NW, at Connecticut Ave. (202-234-4110).

SEE
Capital Fringe Fest
What: Catch shows like Reefer Madness at the second annual experimental performing arts festival.
Why: Put the fringe on top.
When: Thru July 29.
Where: Details online at capfringe.org.

DRINK
Feng Shui Happy Hour
What: Head to the lounge at Zengo for $6 mojitos and $5 sangria.
Why: Makes a good arrangement.
When: Mon.-Fri., 5-7 p.m.
Where: 781 7th St. NW, b/t H & G Sts. (202-393-2929).