Weekend To-Do’s

Here’s my weekly weekend-y list. Not included, but a must: Buy tickets to next week’s Source festival, my favorite theater event of the year. The 10-minute plays are fabulous, but tickets can sell out fast.

* Friday

All day/night: While our country’s best film festival takes place in my great state of UTAH, film buffs seem to also love SILVERDOCS, DC’s documentary film festival. Tickets are still available for many of the shows tonight and through the weekend. Mag junkies should check out September Issue, a documentary on Anna Wintour and Vogue.

* Saturday

2 p.m.-6 p.m.: Satiate your hops and hog cravings at the Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival at the National Harbor. If I go, I’ll avoid the World BBQ Bean Eating Championships, just in case one of the contestants gets a little, eh, overwhelmed. Tickets are $35, and include all beer, bourbon, and BBQ tastings. [tip: Young and Hungry]

4 p.m.: Those looking for something a bit calmer should try meditating in Lafayette Park. Take a Breath DC is sponsoring a 3000-person group meditation event in front of the White House to build a “violence free, stress free America.” If deep breathing doesn’t excite you, there’s always the chance Michelle and Barack may join the session. [tip: About.com]

* Sunday

1 p.m.-4 p.m.: Take a tour of a solar home in Bethesda, and learn how to green your own. This isn’t all that applicable for me and my renter’s status, but I really want to see this. [tip: We Love DC]