September 20, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You ain’t gotta lie to kick it.

Sneaker Pimps
What: More than 1,500 pairs of limited-edition, rare, and vintage sneaks from around the world; plus art, skateboarding demos, and a performance by The Clipse.
Why: Well-heeled is your middle name.
When: Sat., 7 p.m. Tickets online at inticketing.com.
Where: Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, 535 Means St., W. Midtown (404-688-1970).

SEE
Plastic Makes Perfect
What: Otto Kitchens, Meghan McNeer, Darin Melton, Gordon Gyor, and more showcase their best photog efforts — made with toy cameras.
Why: Bring your click.
When: Sat.-Oct. 13; reception, Sat., 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Where: Beep Beep Gallery, 696 Charles Allen Dr., Midtown (404-429-3320).

GO
Sandpiper’s Almost Legal Party
What: The Pipettes turn 20 with South City Kitchen food, Catamarca wine, and 20 percent off everything.
Why: Designer goodie handbags stuffed with local designer schwag are auctioned to benefit City of Refuge.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 4300 Paces Ferry Rd., Vinings (770-433-2989).

EAT
The Globe’s New Late-Night Menu
What: Wash down open-face duck bresaola tartines with brioche and fig jam and tahini-glazed chicken wings with Sir William pear martinis made with rosemary.
Why: Go on, give it a world.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 75 Fifth St., Midtown (404-541-1487).

DRINK
The Wine Room
What: Atlanta Wine School’s new Tuscan-chic space just for tastings, lessons, and private cocktailing.
Why: Bottoms up.
When: Reservations are a must.
Where: 1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell (770-668-0435).