September 27, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Thirty days hath September, and they’re almost gone.

EAT (and DRINK)
701 Happy Hour
What: Snack on complimentary bar food while sipping drinks in the restaurant’s bar and lounge.
Why: How many reasons do you need?
When: Mon.-Fri., 5-7 p.m.
Where: 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, at 7th St. (202-393-0701).

HEAR
The New Modernist Society
What: Listen to Q&A with Iranian-American author Porochista Khakpour and tunes from DJ D-Mac.
Why: The shock of the new.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Bourbon, 2321 18th St. NW, b/t Kalorama & Belmont Rds. (202-332-0800).

SHOP
The District Line Opens
What: New men’s store carries British lines like Oliver Spencer, Ted Baker, and Etienne Ozeki.
Why: You’re ready to walk the line.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 1250 Wisconsin Ave. NW, b/t Prospect & N Sts. (202-558-5508).

Reiss Anniversary Party
What: Fashion show; champers; cocktails; and, of course, the new fall line.
Why: Reiss what you sew.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 1254 Wisconsin Ave. NW, b/t Prospect & N Sts. (202-944-8566).

Maggie and Lola Sale
What: The Capitol Hill boutique closes its doors with 50-80 percent off Julie Haus, Calypso, Lotta Stensson, and others.
Why: It’s so hard to say goodbye.
When: Thurs. & Fri., noon-6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1013 E St. SE, at Pennsylvania Ave. (202-234-2850). 

DO
Paint the Town
What: Self-taught artist Laura Jane Hamilton helps you paint miniature building facades during Clarendon Day to be displayed in Central Park.
Why: And it doesn’t have to be red.
When: Sat., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Clarendon Metro Station, at Wilson Blvd. &  N. Highland St., Arlington (703-228-7710).