September 13, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Caipirinhas, here you come.

GROOVE
Contra-Tiempo
What: The top-billed L.A. salsa/urban/Latin dance company hits the city for two weekend shows.
Why: Grab a lesson this week to stay on your toes.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 5 p.m.
Where: Beacon Hill Arts Center, 410 W. Trinity Pl., Decatur. For reservations, call 404-377-2929.

SHOP
Tracy Nicole’s Ladies Night
What: Mini makeovers by Illusions cosmetics and deals on Corey Lynn Calter, Dolan, By Francine, and more.
Why: The feeling’s right. (Then again, when isn’t it?)
When: Fri., 4-10 p.m. Fashion show, 8 p.m.
Where: 1675 Cumberland Pkwy., ste. 406, Smyrna (678-309-5885).

Pink Lemonade/Liv’s/Frolic Sidewalk Sale
What: Little Cake cupcakes; pink lemonade cocktails; plus Red Engine, Petit Bateau, Tibi, Prairie NY, and more up to 75 percent off.
Why: Retail outlook? Quite rosy.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 3802 Roswell Rd., Buckhead (404-846-0841).

SEE
Crying Men
What: Sam Taylor-Wood captures tough guys like Laurence Fishburne, Daniel Craig, and Ed Harris “stripped of their defenses.”
Why: Emo overload? Of the very best kind.
When: Opening reception, Fri., 6-8 p.m.; book signing and lecture, Sat., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Exhibit, Jackson Fine Art, 3115 E. Shadowlawn Ave., Buckhead (404-233-3739); lecture, Rich Auditorium, High Museum, 1280 Peachtree St., Midtown (404-733-4400).

DO
Pigskin Palooza
What: Football season kick-off with cold Bud, outdoor public screens, and simulcast games.
Why: You have been waxing sophomoric lately.
When: Sat., 2 p.m.
Where: Smyrna Market Village, 2840 Atlanta Rd., Smyrna.