Arf! There's a chill in the air and we're finally headed into fall. (Good thing I'm wearing a fur!) I'll be spending my weekend all over town ... but the real question is where will you be (and will you have treats for me)?
Stop the Grapes at the Willard Hotel
Help the Willard and Cafe du Pac celebrate Vendages, France's fall wine harvest. Enjoy regional French wine vendors, foods and music, and even grape stomping.
3:00-9:00 PM. 1401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Downtown; 202.942.7000.
Nudie Jeans Fashion Show at the House of Sweden
High fashion doesn't have to mean dressing up is necessary. Enjoy a runway show and live music by Scandinavian rockers on the roof deck of the House of Sweden.
9:30 PM, $25. 2900 K St., NW, Georgetown.
Taste of Bethesda
More than 50 local restaurants (including Ruth Chris, Mortons, Ri Ra and Rock Bottom) bring food and fun to the Woodmont Triangle in this day-long fest. One "serving" is between one and four tickets. $5 per four tickets.
11 AM - 4 PM. Norfolk, St. Elmo, Cordell, Del Ray and Auburn Aves., Bethesda, 301.215.6660
Shop for charity
Stores like Neiman Marcus, Buberry and Cartier pony up 5% of their profits for one day only in a shopping benefit for YouthAIDS.
10 AM - 9 PM. 2001 International Dr., McLean, 703.827.7700
Polo for a cause
Prepare to stomp the divots during the 4th annual Ride to Thrive Polo Match. Proceeds benefit the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program. 1:30 PM. $100. Summerhill Farm: 18411 Beallesville Rd., Poolesville, Maryland, 703.801.4546.
Local Designers Month
Knock 15% off hot local designer Liz Matthew's eco-friendly yoga wear, Even Keel during an exclusive trunk show at Caramel.
11 AM - 6 PM. 1603 U St., NW, U Street Corridor, 202.265.1930.
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