Atlanta - February 15, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

This weekend, go ahead and get all artsy-fartsy.

EAT
Silk’s Chinese New Year Celebration
What: Prix fixe dinner with calligraphy artist, dragon dancers, and five spice beef.
Why: It’s the Year of the Pig. (How very fitting.)
When: Sat., 5-11 p.m. Reservations recommended.
Where: 919 Peachtree St., Midtown (678-705-8888).

DO
Art Party at DooGallery
What: Young, local up-and-coming artists mingle with the public and discuss their work.
Why: Doo it. Doo it right.
When: Sat. Reception, 8 p.m.; live music, 10 p.m.
Where: 205 Holtzclaw St., Cabbagetown. For info, e-mail doog@doogallery.com.

BUY
Young Blood Gallery Spring Cleaning Sale
What: The shop that debuted TwoSpace, Fabricate, and other indie labels takes 40 percent off all merch.
Why: Out with the new, in with the newer.
When: Thru Feb. 28. Wed. & Fri., noon-6 p.m.; Thurs., noon-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 629 Glenwood Ave., Grant Park (404-627-0393).

Anne Barge Atelier
What: The bridal designer moves her showroom from a Four Seasons penthouse to a boutique featuring La Fleur, Badgley Mischka, and Filippa Scott.
Why: The 40-foot practice runway? Such pre-aisle kicks.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 79 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Buckhead (404-873-8076).

DRINK
U-Joint Bar Crawl
What: A bar-hopping bus circuit hits Flat Iron, Limerick Junction, Moe’s & Joe’s, Cavern, Blind Willie’s, U-Joint, 97 Estoria, and more.
Why: Get on board.
When: Sat., 2-10 p.m. Call ahead to reserve an armband.
Where: Various locations around town. For more info, call 404-373-6260.