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The Weekend Guide

crush boutique!

We’re crushed.

SHOP
Crush Boutique on Newbury
What:
The spot-on Beacon Hill shop opens a second stunning store (crystal chandeliers, blush-pink walls) with pieces from Wink NYC, Shoshanna, Tt Collection, and Gold Hawk (no cross-store duplicates, promise).
Why: New-to-Boston labels like House of Harlow 1960 handbags, Brandy Melville, and Sam & Lavi.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 264 Newbury St., Back Bay (617-424-0010).

FOLLOW
DailyCandy on Pinterest
What:
Our just-launched pin boards cover everything from food and fashion to weddings and kids’ parties (beautifully, of course).
Why: Delicious recipes, the latest street style, decorating ideas, and more.
When: You need a little inspiration.
Where: Online at pinterest.com/dailycandy.

SEE
Manet in Black
What:
Marvel over the Frenchman’s arresting but rarely seen graphic works, including prints, lithographs, and illustrations.
Why: Will said it best — “The good guys dress in black.”
When: Sat.-Oct. 28.
Where: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave., Fenway (617-267-9300). Admission is $22.

CELEBRATE
Mardi Gras at
L’Espalier
What:
Start with a Sazerac before moving on to top-notch BBQ shrimp, crawfish etouffee, and cochon de lait at the restaurant’s inaugural Fat Tuesday celebration ($95).
Why: King cake and Dixieland jazz, yes; boobs and beads, no.
When: Tonight, 7 p.m.
Where: 774 Boylston St., Back Bay. Reservations to 617-262-3023.

LISTEN
For the Sake of the Song: a Tribute to Tom Waits
What:
Four local crooners (Brendan Hogan, Ryan Fitzsimmons) pay their gravelly respects to The Growling One with both original and cover tunes.
Why: Stay ’til Closing Time.
When: Sat., 8-11 p.m.
Where: The Center for Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville (617-718-2191). Tickets ($8) online at brownpapertickets.com.

APOLOGIZE
Romantic Rendezvous at Seaport Hotel
What:
Make up for Tuesday’s epic quarrel (you didn’t mean to call him an incompetent romantic) with an overnight staycation in an executive suite ($239 per night; reg., $339).
Why: Champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries further quell the flames.
When: Thru Feb. 25 (weekends included).
Where: 1 Seaport Ln., Waterfront (617-385-4000). Reserve online at seaportboston.com; enter RMCE when booking.

Photo: Courtesy of Crush Boutique 

LOCATIONS
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300
Crush Boutique
264 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116
617-424-0010
The Center for Arts at the Armory
191 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
617-718-2191
Seaport Boston Hotel & World Trade Center
1 Seaport Ln
Boston, MA 02210
774 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02199
617-262-3023
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