Dallas - October 11, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Don’t stop believing.

GIVE
Dining for Darfur
What: Local restaurants — like Kathleen’s Art Cafe, Dream Cafe, and Social — will donate 5 percent of their gross dinner sales to the International Rescue Committee’s humanitarian relief efforts in the western region of Sudan.
Why: Eat, drink, and be responsible.
When: Thurs.
Where: For participating restaurants, go here.

CELEBRATE
A Birthday
What: Mark Central 214’s one-year anniversary with a complimentary dessert and a surprise from chef Tom Fleming.
Why: Don’t blow it.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 5-10:30 p.m.
Where: 5680 North Central Expressway, inside Hotel Palomar (214-443-9339).

SMILE
Laugh It Up
What: Comedian Paul Varghese headlines a benefit to help the Children’s Cancer Fund.
Why: It’s kid’s stuff.
When: Thurs. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Addison Improv, 4980 Beltline Rd., Addison (972-404-8501).

TERRIFY
Sleepy Hollow
What: Word of Mouth Productions presents Washington Irving’s spooky tale.
Why: Straight from the horse’s mouth.
When: Begins Fri., 8 p.m. Thru Oct. 21.
Where: Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave., Plano.