This weekend, August 1 st  and 2nd, is the 10th annual Dog Days of August sidewalk-sale along and the 14th and U Street corridors.   MidCity shops, galleries and restaurants will take their wares to the sidewalk, along with featured performers and special events.   Below is a sample of the deals you will find:

Cake Love and Love Cafe

cakelove.com
1501 and 1506 U Street
Cupcake special-buy 3 get 1 free.

Boundless Yoga
Boundlessyoga.com
1522 U Street
Free 30-minute energy healing sessions, Saturday 2-4p. Free community yoga class, Sunday 2:30p. 15% off on yoga props and books. 10% off on all class passes$20 for 20 days of yoga (valid August 10 – August 30 for new students only) Raffle to win a free 30-day unlimited pass.

Zawadi
Zawadidc.com
1524 U Street NW
100s of Jazz and R&B albums from the 60s,70s,and 80s. Eco sandals from Kenya, made with recycled rubber tires. Books on African-American politics, culture and history plus 50% off all Eileen Fisher clothing.

Millennium Decorative Arts
millenniumdecorativearts.com
1528 U Street NW (Lower Level)
10%–50% off almost everything in the store!

Nana
nanaDC.com
1528 U Street
Nana is marking Dog Days with it’s end of summer clearance AND a first look at the pitch perfect styles for Fall. You’ll find clearance prices 50-80% OFF original prices (Did we mention 75% off ALL Hobo wallets & clutches!!! Kasil Denim is 50% OFF the original price!!) Open from 11a – 7p on Saturday & 12-5p on Sunday.

Greater Goods
greatergoods.com
1626 U Street
Greater Goods will inaugurate its line of eco-friendly pet products on August 1st and 2nd, and will offer water and free dog treats to all dogs. Additionally, the Washington Animal Rescue League will be at Greater Goods from 11–2pm with adoption-ready animals and information about the agency’s important role in our community. On Sunday August 2nd only, Greater Goods is offering 20% off ALL pet products from its new pet section!

Busboys and Poets
busboysandpoets.com
14th and V streets NW
Lemonade Stand and Book Selling in front of the restaurant

Cafe Saint Ex
saint-ex.com
1845 14th Street
August 1 and 2, 12PM-5PM Ceviche Tasting and Gazpacho contest at Gate 54 (Cafe Saint Ex’s secret day club shhhh….)  All proceeds will be donated to Ross Elementary School.

go mama go!
gomamago.com
1809 14th Street
10% off everything in the store, bargain tables on the sidewalk at least 50% off. Sno kones!

Rue 14
rue14.com
1803a 14th Street. NW
Take an extra 10% off of all sale merchandise. Plus take 20% off all full-priced denim!, 8/1 & 8/2 only!

Redeem
redeemus.com
1734 14th Street
Take 25% off all summer merchandise, including an additional 25% off already marked down items. Up to 75% off select denim.

Miss Pixie’s
misspixies.com
1626 14th Street
20% off all items throughout the store plus free cookies!

Urban Essentials
urban-essentials.com
1330 U Street
Floor sample sale—20%–60% off selected floor samples & 15 % off all regularly priced merchandise.

Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 21, is Kids’ Restaurant Week in Washington, DC.   For prix fixe menus,  Adults pay $29; Kids 11 and under pay their age.   For early dinner seatings 5:00-7:00pm.   A portion of the proceeds will benefit Miriam’s Kitchen.

Make your reservations now! Please note that Kids’ Restaurant Week prix fixe menus are offered only for seatings between 5 and 7 p.m.  Please try calling restaurants directly if you are unable to secure a table through Open Table.

Washington, DC  kick-off event at the Eastern Market, Saturday June 13th!

• 10 a.m. – Kids’ Market Lesson: Bowers Cheese
• 11 a.m. – Chef Demo: Travis Timberlake of Art & Soul
• 11:30 a.m. – Kids’ Market Lesson: Agora Farms
• 12 p.m. – Chef Demo: Greg Lloyd of Zola
• 1 p.m. – Chef Demo: Danny Bortnick of Firefly (joined by his son Jonah)

Starting today and through tomorrow, there’s an Open-Air French Market in Georgetown.  Thirty boutiques and shops head outside (sidewalk style) to sell their wares at up to 70% off designer fashions and antique home furnishings.  The prices are sure to be absolument incroyable!  Location:  The Bookhill neighborhood of Georgetown, upper Wisconsin Ave., NW (between P Street and Reservoir Road ).  Time: 11 am-6 pm.

Chateau Animaux, in the Barracks Row area of Capitol Hill, has the best stuff for your best friend.  They are not dirt cheap; BUT, ask about their rewards program and watch the savings pile up.  524 8th St., SE, Washington, DC 20003.  (Capitol Hill).

For Women -  Lord & Taylor has a reasonably priced selection of designer formal dresses and gowns.  Be sure to sign up for their free email list, which offers frequent discounts that are not available in the store.  5255 Western Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20015.  (Friendship Heights).

For Men -  JoS. A. Bank is the best bet because it consistently beats the prices at higher-end department stores, for similar quality merchandise.  A free corporate membership will save you 20% on regular priced items.  555 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 (Downtown).

President and First Lady in Formal Wear

Blue funks  call for a  shiny, happy pick me up!  Check out Blue Iris Flowers at Eastern Market for a great deal on some yellow daffodils.