> Good places to eat? Offbeat places to see? Shows?
There are thirty squintillion Ethiopian restaurants, which are a trip if you've never been to one. This one's worth tracking down: http://www.eteterestaurant.com/
This too: http://www.falafelshop.com/
Eastern Market (near the capitol) has a flea market on Sundays
If you like wandering around old neighborhoods and you're not allergic to high-end shopping Georgetown and Alexandria are interesting.
-- Andy