February 14, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

There’s lots to love.

GIVE
Locks of Love
What: Donate ten inches of hair to the nonprofit and get a free cut and blow-dry.
Why: You’ll be the mane attraction.
When: Thurs. & Fri., by appointment.
Where: Bella Bethesda, 4733 Elm St., Bethesda (301-718-9111).

BUY
Last-Minute Candy Run
What: Pick up Valentine’s ganaches and other locally made sweets in special boxes (complete with card).
Why: Get to the heart of the matter.
When: Thurs., noon-8 p.m.
Where: Biagio Fine Chocolate, 1904 18th St. NW, b/t T St. & Florida Ave. (202-328-1506).

SEE
Love, Etcetera: Dances to William Shakespeare and Willie Nelson
What: The Liz Lerman Dance Exchange co-presents suites set to sonnets and songs.
Why: It’ll give you the willies.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: Davis Performing Arts Center, Georgetown University, 37th & O Sts. NW (202-687-2787). Tickets online at performingarts.georgetown.edu.

Slideluck Potshow
What: Take a dish and check out works by local artists at the one-night-only potluck exhibit.
Why: Bring on the casserole.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.
Where: Touchstone Gallery, 406 7th St. NW, 2nd flr., b/t E & D Sts. (202-347-2787).

EAT
La Formule Dejeuner
What: Forgo the brown bag for the new prix fixe three-course lunch at Bistrot Lepic.
Why: Who said three’s a crowd?
When: Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: 1736 Wisconsin Ave. NW, b/t R & 34th Sts. (202-333-0111).