Step right up and take a sweaty swing at our picks for this weekend.

EAT
Le Tour de France 2005 at Brasserie Jo
What: Watch the race while downing specialties from each French region as it’s pedaled through.
Why: Cry “oui, oui, oui” all the way home.
When: Lunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; dinner, 5-11 p.m. Thru July 24.
Where: Brasserie Jo, Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave. (617-425-3240).

HEAR
Erin McKeown
What: Songbird struts her throaty, folky stuff.
Why: Think Norah Jones with more attitude.
When: Sat. at 7 p.m.
Where: Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center St., Northhampton (413-586-8686).

DO
Sharks: Tales & Truths!
What: Aquarium-wide exhibit and a 3-D movie.
Why: Some cuddle time with everyone’s favorite underwater creatures.
When: Various times thru Labor Day.
Where: New England Aquarium, Central Wharf (617-973-5200).

BUY
Whim Sale
What: Snag goods like C Label, Susana Monaco, and Pink Tartan, cheap.
Why: You can’t wear shorts all summer.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 253 Newbury St., b/t Fairfield & Gloucester Sts. (617-437-7600).

DO
The Literary Spirit: Scholars and Writers in Cambridge
What: Free guided walk around The People’s Republic.
Why: Work out and learn simultaneously.
When: Sat., 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: Lawn of the Longfellow National Historic Site, 105 Brattle St., Cambridge (617-349-4683 or cambridgema.gov).