August 9, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Everybody’s working for the weekend.

GO
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
What: Join in the fun with a horseshoe contest, dog show, demolition derby, bake sale, and more.
Why: Who said life was fair?
When: Fri., 3 p.m.-midnight; Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-midnight.
Where: Montgomery County Agricultural Center, Perry Pkwy., Gaithersburg (301-963-3247).

SHOP
Sales Tax Holiday
What: D.C. offers tax-free shopping on clothing and accessories under $100.
Why: Buying shouldn’t be taxing.
When: Thru Sun., midnight.
Where: All over the city.

Bobbie Medlin
What: The serene new shop stocks one-of-a-kind, handmade jewelry.
Why: Start Medlin in other people’s business.
When: Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 3025 M St. NW, b/t 30th & 31st Sts. (202-333-2630).

SEE
Home Movie Day
What: Celebrate amateur filmmaking by bringing your own or watching others’ home movies.
Why: It’ll be reel inspiring.
When: Sat., 1-4 p.m.
Where: Library of Congress, Pickford Theater, 3rd flr. of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. SE (202- 707-1881).

DRINK
Coldest Beer in Town
What: Grab a cold one at the Raven Grill.
Why: Talk about living the high life.
When: Mon., 4 p.m.-2 a.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 2 p.m.-2 a.m.; Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m.-3 a.m.; Sun., noon-2 a.m.
Where: 3125 Mount Pleasant St. NW, b/t Irving & Lamont Sts. (202-387-9274).