Miami - March 06, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

This weekend, be a total party animal.

PET
Feast with the Beasts
What: Walk the pathways of the Miami Metrozoo and discover gourmet grub, cocktails, musicians, and wild animals at every turn.
Why: Proceeds benefit the Zoological Society of Florida.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Miami Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152 St. Tickets at 305-255-5551 or online at zsf.org.

CONTEMPLATE
Eurydice Exhibit
What: The artist’s solo show uses embroidery, drawing, and vintage posters on canvas and paper to comment on pop culture and consumerism.
Why: Hannah Montana is a repeat.
When: Thru Apr. 8. Sat., 7-10 p.m.; daily, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Steve Martin Studio, 66 NE 40th St. (305-576-9221).

SHOP
Sidewalk Sale
What: Dozens of local shops offer steep deals on clothing, sunglasses, art, and more to kick off Carnaval on the Mile.
Why: It’s where the sidewalk ends.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Miracle Mile, Downtown Coral Gables.

Peace Bangles
What: Proceeds from the jazzy leather and gold-plated bangles go toward Bridges Across Borders to help get Cambodian kids off the streets.
Why: Give peace a chance.
When: Always.
Where: By the Stones, 2144 NE 162nd St., North Miami Beach (305-405-5000).

DETOX
Mud Lounge
What: Choose from three colors of sea mud, rub it all over, then bask in the sun.
Why: Get piggy with it.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 8 a.m.-midnight.
Where: The Standard Spa, 40 Island Ave., 3rd flr., Miami Beach (305-704-3945).