November 1, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Lookin’ good, weekend, lookin’ real good.

DO
The Unusual Suspects Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival
What: Peruse the wares of more than 50 vendors selling everything from unique jewelry and original artwork to stationery and hand-spun yarn.
Why: Make them an offer they can’t refuse.
When: Sat., noon-8 p.m.
Where: The Anastasi Room, 5020 Battery Ln., Bethesda (301-652-2278).

SEE
Marcel Breuer: Design and Architecture
What: An exhibition featuring the Hungarian architect’s influential building and furniture designs.
Why: Build on your architectural knowledge.
When: Sat.-Feb. 17. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW, b/t 4th & 5th Sts. (202-272-2448).

SHOP
Soiree
What: Stop into the new boutique for party and bridesmaid dresses from Kathlin Argiro, Lynn Lugo, and Thread Social.
Why: One store’s stash is another girl’s pleasure.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.; and weekdays by appointment.
Where: 112 S. Royal St., Alexandria (703-548-3618).

GO
A Mighty Appetite for the Holidays Book Signing
What: Food journalist Kim O’ Donnel talks about and signs copies of her newest cookbook.
Why: Share recipes and dish on cooking secrets.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-noon.
Where: Arlington Farmers’ Market, N. Courthouse Rd., at N. 14th St., Arlington (703-228-6423).

HEAR
Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, and Edgar Meyer
What: Listen to the Grammy award winning artists pluck away at their fiddles, Dobro, and bass.
Why: No strings attached.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.
Where: George Washington University Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW, b/t G & H Sts. (202-994-6800).