Grab the weekend by the horns.
DASH
Running of the Bulls Feast at Toro
What: Scarf Pamplona-style bocadillos, paella, and four kinds of ceviche (lobster, striped bass, scallop, razor clam) chased with porron pours.
Why: All-American types can nosh on hot dogs and soft-serve ice cream.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 1704 Washington St., South End (617-536-4300). Tickets ($50) at the door.
BROWSE
The Greenway Open Market Launches
What: SoWa stalwarts double their weekend pleasure at the new alfresco bazaar hawking jewelry, clothing, prints, and soaps from 60 local artists and designers (JHill Design, Ideaka).
Why: Food truck friends include Clover Food Lab, Grilled Cheese Nation, and the Cupcake Cart.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Surface Ave., b/t Atlantic Ave. & High St.
EAT
Blue Inc. Opens
What: Hell’s Kitchen firework Jason Santos (Gargoyles on the Square) unleashes his first solo endeavor. It’s a 50-seat, cobalt-and-tangerine showcase for his avant-garde fare (lobster and summer truffle soup; calamari spaghetti with squid puffs; fried chicken with habanero barbecue syrup).
Why: Libations like the Sassafrizzle (Amaro Montenegro, reduced rootbeer, ginger) go down easy on the 28-seat patio.
When: Opens tomorrow. Mon.-Thurs., 4:30-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 4:30 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 131 Broad St., Financial District (617-261-5353).
SNAG
Mint Julep End-of-Season Sale
What: Bag yourself a prized cache of spring and summer dresses, blouses, totes, and jeans from the likes of Milly, Max & Cleo, and Gemma at 25-75 percent off.
Why: Olive & Orange domino-print, round-neck dress ($148, reg. $244); Orla Kiely rhododendron-print shoulder bag ($114, reg. $170); Citizens of Humanity high-waist, straight-leg white jeans ($98, reg. $150).
When: Starts tomorrow.
Where: 1302 Beacon St., Coolidge Corner (617-232-3600); 6 Church St., Harvard Square (617-576-6468).
SIP
Riesling and Cheesling
What: Sample three German wines from the Rheingau and Saar regions paired with creamy Spring Brook Farm raclette and Blue Ledge’s Riley’s Coat.
Why: The Summer of Riesling has only just begun.
When: Fri., 5-7 p.m.
Where: South End Formaggio, 268 Shawmut Ave., South End (617-350-6996). Event is free.
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