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Arts are crafts and crafts are arts this weekend at the fifth annual Washington Craft Show sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution. The juried work of 100 artists (chosen from more than 1,100) will be for sale, including ceramics, baskets, textiles, jewelry, glass and other handiwork, making it easy to decorate both your house and your person. Hours are Friday 10 to 8, Saturday 10 to 6 and Sunday 10 to 5. Admission is $5, $4 for seniors and under 12 at at the Departmental Auditorium, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW. Call 357-2700.

GROSS OUT! Put reason, logic and decorum aside Sunday from 2 to 4 for the Gross National Parade,where you can see the Washington Grapevine, the Sex ...

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