Atlanta - April 02, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Feast your eyes on this weekend.

WANDER (and EAT)
The Bureau
What: Robert Mars’s honky, tonky, kitschy gallery show, Diamonds and Rust, goes down smooth with new wallet-friendly menu options.
Why: See for yourself.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 3:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m.; Fri. & Sat., 3:30 p.m.-3 a.m.; Sun., 12:30 p.m.-midnight. Artist reception, Fri., 7-11 p.m.
Where: 327 Edgewood Ave., Sweet Auburn District (678-732-0067).

SHOP
Kraftwork
What: Design incubator Young Blood Gallery hosts a monthly night when indie crafters set up shop and sell, sell, sell.
Why: Visit the DailyCandy table for DC tricks and local treats.
When: Thurs., 7-10 p.m.
Where: 636 N. Highland Ave., Poncey-Highland (404-254-4127).

Three Dots Trunk Show
What: Preview summery dress and tee designs; scoop a free tote with any purchase.
Why: Bull’s-eye.
When: Thurs., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Peoples, 3236 Roswell Rd., West Buckhead (404-816-7292).

Smart Glass Jewelry Samples
What: Designer Kathleen Plate hosts an open studio and sale of up to 50 percent off.
Why: Take your cut.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Online thru Sat.
Where: 195 Arizona Ave., ste. lw5, Candler Park (404-371-0013). Enter code STUDIOSALE at online checkout for 40 percent off entire purchase.

Brian Reyes Trunk Show
What: Mix, mingle, and accessorize summery pieces with style tips from the young designer himself.
Why: No kiddin’.
When: Thurs., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Addiction, 414 E. Paces Ferry Rd., Buckhead (678-927-9383).

HEAR
Ben Deignan & Suburban Soul
What: The on-the-verge singer’s known for strumming local heartstrings.
Why: Meet your next guitar hero.
When: Thurs. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Where: Velvet Underground at Hard Rock Cafe, 215 Peachtree St., Downtown (404-688-7625). Tickets online at ticketalternative.com.

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