August 23, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Let’s take this outside.

SHOP
West Elm Opens
What: The huge modern home furnishings store opens in the old Woodies Building.
Why: Home is where the heart is.
When: Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 1020 G St. NW, b/t 10th & 11th Sts. (202-347-8929).

DRINK
Bourbon
What: Head over for cocktails on the patio and meet Jim Beam’s great grandson who will be there to celebrate the bar’s namesake drink.
Why: Show some spirit.
When: Fri., 5 p.m.
Where: 2321 18th St. NW, b/t Kalorama & Belmont Rds. (202-332-0800).

DO
Billy Goat Trail
What: Pick up a map at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center then hike along the three-mile route next to the river.
Why: You seem a little gruff.
When: Daily, dawn to dusk.
Where: 11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac (301-299-3613).

Intuitive Eating
What: Figure out your nutritional needs and learn to practice mindful eating through yoga.
Why: Food for thought.
When: Fri., 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Spiral Flight Yoga, 1826 Wisconsin Ave. NW, b/t 34th & S Sts. (202-965-1645).

ENJOY
The Emptiness of D.C.
What: Take advantage of the empty city (i.e., park right out front of places) before everyone comes back to town.
Why: Live free and easy.
When: Now till after Labor Day.
Where: N, S, E, and W.