Boston - February 02, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Beat Cupid to the punch: Start spreading the love pronto.

BUY
Winter Sale at Good
What: Take 50 percent off selected jewelry and accessories.
Why: For the love of the deal.
When: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 88 Charles St. (617-722-9200).

DO
Go Red for Women
What: Fashion show, luncheon, and live auction to help stop heart disease (the No. 1 health threat to women).
Why: Be big-hearted.
When: Fri., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Seaport Hotel, 200 Seaport Blvd. (508-935-3948).

Same-Sex Marriage: a Symposium
What: City bigwigs, writers, and thinkers further the national debate.
Why: Love, actually.
When: Fri., 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: UMASS Boston, Campus Center Ballroom, 100 Morrissey Blvd.

EAT
At Vox Populi
What: Eric Bogardus (alum of the erstwhile Lucy’s) has taken over the kitchen.
Why: The house drink isn’t called a flirtini for nothing.
When: Anytime you’re craving sirloin tartare.
Where: 755 Boylston St. (617-424-8300).

DRINK
L’Espalier’s French Kiss Martini
What: Sip it at the four-star den of romance or skip the reservation and make it at home: three ounces of vodka, a half ounce of Chambord, a half ounce of triple sec, a half ounce of pineapple juice, top with champagne.
Why: Liquid Viagra. For both of you.
When: At your own, personal happy hour.
Where: L’Espalier, 30 Gloucester St. (617-262-3023) or at your love shack.