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market to market dinners with chef rob weland of poste moderne brasserie!

This might be your lucky day.

EAT
Market-to-Market Dinners
What:
Chef Rob Weland will lead you (and a group of up to twelve) on a tour ($75) of the Penn Quarter farmers market, then back to Poste for a five-course dinner at the chef’s table in the garden.
Why: Meet farmers, pick up cooking tips, and dig in (think: stinging nettle and pea soup and mini arugula and eggplant terrine).
When: Thru Sept. Every Thurs.
Where: Poste Moderne Brasserie, 555 8th St. NW, b/t E & F Sts. (202-783-6060). For reservations, e-mail stacy.isabella@postebrasserie.com.

PERFORM
Source Festival
What:
Work your way through eighteen ten-minute plays; four stage collaborations by musicians, choreographers, filmmakers, and more; and three full-length plays from local directors.
Why: Enter the audience showcase, open to everyone with a hidden talent and love of prize winning.
When: Thru July 3. Talent show, June 21. (E-mail jordan@culturaldc.org to sign up.)
Where: Source, 1835 14th St. NW, b/t Swann & T Sts. (202-204-7800). Tickets ($18) online at ovationtix.com.

SHOP
Harvey Faircloth Sale
What:
Snatch up quirky, ladylike frocks from the vintage-inspired line at up to 75 percent off.
Why: The shiny little cape dress (reg. $520, now $179).
When: Your cutoffs don’t cut it.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

DECORATE
Room & Board
What:
The new four-level home furnishings store stocks modern and classic indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, bedding, and accessories from Starck, Eames, and others.
Why: Gather up cowhide rugs, Wassily chairs, customizable throw pillows, framed prints, and Nelson lamps.
When: Opens Mon. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1840 14th St. NW, at T St. (202-729-8300).

SNIP
Barbershop Book Party
What:
Have a beer or two and listen to local draw Vandaveer at the laid-back, throwback book signing for Walker Lamond’s Rules for My Unborn Son.
Why:
Haircuts for men ($22) and book sales ($20) benefit D.C. Public Library Foundation’s Literati Society.
When:
Mon., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where:
Georgetown Hairstyling, 1329 35th St. NW, b/t N & O Sts. (202-338-2250). R.S.V.P. to dcplfliterati@gmail.com. Admission is free.

DRINK
Sei Happy Hour
What:
Pop into the new power hour and get one cocktail and a dish for just $8.
Why: Kobe beef hot dogs, tempura onion rings, and tater tots.
When: Daily, 5-7 p.m.
Where: 444 7th St. NW, b/t D & E Sts. (202-783-7007).

Photo: Michael Harlan Turkell

Location
Room & Board
1840 14th St NW
bt S & T Sts
Washington, DC 20009
202-729-8300
Georgetown Hairstyling
1329 35th St NW
bt N & O Sts
Washington, DC 20007
202-338-2250
Sei
444 7th St NW
bt D & E Sts
Washington, DC 20004
202-783-7007
1835 14th St NW
bt Swann & T Sts
Washington, DC 20009
202-204-7800
555 8th St NW
bt E & F Sts
Washington, DC 20004
202-783-6060
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