You’ll feel pretty, oh so pretty.
GROOM (and TIPPLE)
Martinis and Manis at RumBa
What: Get a buff and polish in the Moulin Rouge-themed alcove while sipping a Chambord-laced French Manicure ($25).
Why: Flap your hands to the DJ’s tunes to make the lacquer dry faster.
When: Fri., 9-11 p.m.
Where: InterContinental Boston, 510 Atlantic Ave., Waterfront (617-217-5148).
CYCLE
Green Artist Bike Tour
What: Put your pedals to the metal with the Bikes Not Bombs folks, who lead a three-hour excursion to the studios of Jamaica Plain creative types working with recycled materials.
Why: Bespoke our hearts — there’s breakfast.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Meet on the steps of Blessed Sacrament Church, 365 Centre St., Jamaica Plain. Participation is free.
MUNCH
Eat Boutique Local Market
What: The online food mag hosts an open house with local cookbook authors (Joanne Chang, Amy Traverso) and ten New England food artisans (Q’s Nuts, Fat Toad Farm) sharing samples and selling their wares.
Why: The Wine Bottega gets your grape juices flowing.
When: Sat., 1-5 p.m.
Where: Twelve Chairs, 319 A St., Fort Point (617-701-3496). Event is free; sign up online at eventbrite.com.
CHECK OUT
Storyville Opens
What: Bootleg it over to the revamped Saints space, now doing the modern-day speakeasy thing. Get bawdy with a tiki concoction or self-devised cocktail in one of two rooms (we vote for the naughty Bordello).
Why: Big-thinking small bites like duck a l’orange and steak Wellington.
When: Wed.-Sat., 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 90 Exeter St., Back Bay (617-236-1134).
SEE
Warby Parker Showroom Launches
What: Four eyes unite when the glam eyeglass purveyor opens its newest location at Stel’s; spend the evening trying on new spectacles and sunwear.
Why: Drinks from Harpoon Brewery demand you beer-goggle.
When: Tonight, 6-9 p.m.
Where: 334 Newbury St., Back Bay (617-262-3348).
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