November 29, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Decisions, decisions, decisions.

DO
Tenth Annual DC Scores Poetry Slam
What: More than 300 elementary and middle school students perform original works.
Why: It’s a slam dunk.
When: Thurs., 5-7:30 p.m.
Where: Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Ave. NE (202-393-6999 x303).

SHOP
Nest Holiday Market
What: Local designers sell their handcrafted bags, paper goods, and jewelry to benefit Nest, a nonprofit devoted to helping women in developing countries start businesses.
Why: Follow your instincts.
When: Fri., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Nevin Kelly Gallery, 1517 U St. NW, b/t 15th & 16th Sts. (202-232-3464).

SEE (and HEAR)
Behind Their Photographs, Sex Pistols Final Concert
What: Rock ’n’ roll photographers Chester Simpson and Leon Armour Jr., discuss their pictures of the iconic band.
Why: It’s vicious.
When: Sat., 2-4 p.m.
Where: District Fine Arts, 1639 Wisconsin Ave. NW, b/t Q St. & Reservoir Rd. (202-333-3545).

WRAP
Couture Gift Wrapping
What: Have your gifts picked up, wrapped, and dropped off. A portion of the proceeds goes to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Why: Good things come in pretty packages.
When: Thru Dec. 20.
Where: Haute Papier, 1300 35th St. NW, b/t N & O Sts., ste. 1 (202-337-1623).

EAT
Eight Courses at D’Acqua
What: A gigantic Italian meal featuring dishes like pan-fried oysters and black truffles in a prosecco-flavored sabayon.
Why: It’s fishy. In a good way.
When: Sat.-Dec. 31. Mon.-Thurs., 4 p.m.-midnight; Fri. & Sat., 4 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sun., 4 p.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 801 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, b/t 7th & 9th Sts. (202-783-7717).