Dallas - April 24, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

In honor of Kelly Clarkson’s birthday, have a rockin’ weekend.

DIVE
Urban Oasis
What: Hotel ZaZa kicks off the pool season with full-bottle service and DJs spinning summer beats.
Why: Make (and have) a splash.
When: Fri. & Sat., 9 p.m.
Where: 2332 Leonard St., at McKinney Ave. (214-468-8399).

EAT (and DRINK)
Dallas Wine & Food Festival
What: Rub elbows with Rising Star Chefs as you eat and drink yourself silly on top-notch vittles and vino at the yearly event.
Why: Easier (and cheaper) than making a reservation.
When: Thru Sun.
Where: See schedule for time and locale details.

HEAR
Jimmy Buffett
What: The old drunk belts out his well-known ballads for Dallasites.
Why: You can’t wait to be wasted again in Margaritaville.
When: Sat., 7:30 p.m. Parking lot opens at 2 p.m. for lushes.
Where: Pizza Hut Park, 6000 Main St., Frisco. Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

TREAT
OrangeCup
What: All-natural fro yo (a la Pinkberry) finally hits Dallas, but these peeps actually provide a personal nutrition label for your order.
Why: Good way to beat the heat.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 8687 N. Central Expy., NorthPark Center (214-890-7710).

GAWK
Christopher Martin Spring Show
What: Unveiling party for the local contemporary darling’s 30 new pieces with a wine tasting from Cork.
Why: No beer goggles necessary.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 2412 Victory Park Ln. R.S.V.P. to 214-880-9667 or chmgallery@sbcglobal.net.