Dallas - February 09, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Dallas isn’t Disneyland. But we’re no Mickey Mouse operation, either.

BUY
Alexandra Knight Online Sample Sale
What: Save up to 65 percent on designs like the Georgia tote, Adelaide shoulder bag, and Slim clutch.
Why: See you later, alligator.
When: Begins Sat.
Where: alexandraknightonline.com; (713-527-8848).

La Bufanda Sample Sale
What: Hand-woven shrugs, scarves, and shawls discounted up to 40 percent. A portion of proceeds go to Genesis Women’s Shelter.
Why: That’s a wrap.
When: Fri., 4-7 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m.
Where: 4411 Normandy, University Park (214-564-0825).

Weekend Sale
What: Lilith, Muchacha, Three Dots, and more marked down 50 to 75 percent.
Why: Bright lights, big discounts.
When: Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Crimson in the City, 1514 Commerce St., Downtown (214-655-2811).

SEE
Neopop & Circumstance
What: Closing reception for Atlanta phenom Fahamu Pecou’s paintings of himself on upscale magazine covers.
Why: A real page-turner.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Conduit Gallery, 1626c Hi Line Dr., Design District (214-939-0064).

EAT
Amuse
What: New restaurant serving tapas-size dishes like savory chicken Caesar in parmesan cones and sweet peanut butter and jelly truffle lollipops.
Why: Come on, get happy.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 1326 S. Lamar, Downtown (214-428-7300).