August 14, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Food and entertainment fit for a king? You got it.

GO
Phillips After 5
What: Groove to jazz and sip champagne with Mondrian, Degas, and Chagall.
Why: Partying is an art.
When: Thru Aug. 21. Thurs., 5-8:30 p.m.
Where: The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW, at Q St. (202-387-2151).

EAT
National Elvis Week
What: Nage celebrates the King with fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches.
Why: Where else can you sport that leisure suit?
When: Thru Aug. 31. Daily, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: 1600 Rhode Island Ave. NW (202-448-8005).

Artisan Confections Sale
What: The local chocolatier launches scrumptious new bars with 10 percent off any purchase over $15 this month.
Why: Choco bell.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 4815b Lee Hwy., Arlington (703-239-0616).

WATCH
Tomorrow Never Dies
What: Take a picnic and a costume and catch Pierce outside on the big screen.
Why: Bond with your friends.
When: Fri. after dusk.
Where: Gateway Park, at N. Lynn St. & Lee Hwy., Arlington (703-522-6628).

LISTEN
The Next Big Sound
What: Sign indie bands to your own online record label and watch your status rise and fall with the number of people who sign the group after you.
Why: Sound garden.
When: Before the music dies.
Where: Online at thenextbigsound.com.