November 6, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

This weekend is buzz worthy.

EAT (and DRINK)
Grape + Bean Tasting Bar
What: The artisanal coffee shop now offers wine flights with gourmet small plates.
Why: Cross party vines.
When: Wed.-Sat., 4-9 p.m.
Where: 118 S. Royal St., Alexandria (703-664-0214).

BUY
Urban Chic Sample Sale
What: Fifty to 70 percent off fall, summer, denim, and accessories.
Why: Milly, Shoshanna, LnA, and more.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Pearl Spa, 8171 Maple Lawn Blvd., Fulton (301-776-6948).

Bethesda Row Trunk Show & Sale
What: Ginger, Tickled Pink, and the shops of Bethesda Row host raffles, cocktails, and bargain shopping.
Why: Reap what you row.
When: Thurs., noon-8 p.m.
Where: 4836 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda.

The Remix Coat Sale
What: Take 20 percent off all vintage bundlewear.
Why: Time for the warm fuzzies.
When: Thru Nov. 16. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, b/t 6th & 7th Sts. (202-547-0211).

SEE
Power Hours at the Corcoran
What: Wine, cheese, and Richard Avedon’s striking photographs.
Why: Shots full of heart.
When: Thru Dec. 18. Thurs., 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW, at New York Ave. (202-639-1786).