July 17, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Take a hike.

EAT
The Baltimore Cupcake Company
What: Charm City’s favorite confections make their way to D.C. in flavors like toasted marshmallow and coconut framboise.
Why: Cake it ’til you make it.
When: Tues.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Hitched, 1523 Wisconsin Ave. NW, b/t P & Q Sts. (202-333-6162).

BUY
Second Story Books Sale
What: Take 20 percent off all used and rare books, DVDs, CDs, and LPs, and 50 percent off graphics.
Why: Book it.
When: Thru July 31. Daily, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 2000 P St. NW, at 20th St. (202-659-8884).

Nana Sale
What: Get 50 percent off Porridge, LA Made, House of Spy, and more in the store-wide summer clearance.
Why: Hey hey hey, good buy.
When: Thurs., 5-8 p.m.
Where: 1528 U St. NW, b/t 15th & 16th Sts. (202-667-6955).

WATCH
Brave New Voices Grand Slam Finals
What: The final four teen teams compete in slam poetry and spoken word to be the best wordsmiths in the game.
Why: Word up.
When: Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW, b/t 12th & 13th Sts. (202-328-6000). For free tickets, e-mail bravenewvoices@broadwayvideo.com.

New Releases Choreographers Showcase
What: Emerging and established choreographers present dances that include Indian, flamenco, and modern.
Why: Preaching to the choreo.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.
Where: Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE, b/t Jackson & Kearney Sts. (202-269-1600).