Boston - January 26, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

The ideal weekend for scoring threads, special treads, clearing heads, and breaking breads.

DO
Deals at Exhale
What: Half off the sleek day spa’s Power Facial.
Why: Time for a self tune-up.
When: Thru Jan. 31.
Where: Exhale, 28 Arlington St., (617-532-7000).

BUY
Alpha Omega Sale
What: Grab 20-50 percent off that trinket you’ve been salivating over.
Why: Load up on heavy metal.
When: Thru Jan. 30.
Where: Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St. (617-424-9030); 1380 Mass. Ave., Cambridge (617-864-1227).

Limited-Edition Vans at Marc Jacobs
What: The coveted sneaks have just arrived.
Why: Run out before they run out.
When: Anytime you need a lift.
Where: Marc Jacobs, 81 Newbury St. (617-425-0707).

EAT
15th Annual Boston Wine Expo
What: Get sloppy tasting more than 1,800 wines; watch demos by bigwigs like Todd English and Michael Schlow — all to benefit summer camps for disabled kids.
Why: Varietals are the spice of life.
When: Sat. & Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Where: Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd. (877-946-3976).

Spinazzola Gala Festival of Food & Wine
What: This year’s mangiafest will play out to the tune of Keith Lockhart and his pals in the Pops.
Why: Bust out the tuxes and taffeta.
When: Fri., 6:30 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd. (781-344-4413).