Boston - February 09, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

V-Day: soulful tribute to human empathy or snotty affront to singles everywhere? Discuss.

DO
A Very Vamp Valentine’s Day Party
What: Wear all black and lament love to DJ Chris Ewen’s tracks.
Why: Love stinks. (Maybe.)
When: Fri., 9 p.m.
Where: T.T. the Bear’s Place, 10 Brookline St., Cambridge (617-492-2327).

Read Romp + Rock Nongala Gala
What: Bryan Rafanelli swaps black-tie stuffiness for a fete with DJ Trip Young, spoken word performances, and lottery ball charades to benefit Reach Out and Read national children’s literacy program.
Why: Read all about it.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: The State Room, 60 State St., 33rd flr. Tickets at 617-629-8042 ext. 239.

Puttin’ on the Ritz
What: The swank dining room at The Ritz turns into a nightclub, with five-piece orchestra, cocktails, and grazing.
Why: All dressed up and here’s where to go.
When: Sat., 7-11:30 p.m.
Where: 15 Arlington St. (617-912-3355).

HEAR
Regattabar Jazz Festival
What: Jazz legends like Bo Diddley and Betty Buckley.
Why: All that jazz.
When: Feb. 9-16.
Where: The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Cambridge (617-395-7757).

SEE
Carrie Moyer & Diana Puntar
What: The opening of a mixed-media exhibit from two up-and-coming NYC artists.
Why: Just picture it.
When: Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thru Mar. 11.
Where: Samson Projects, 450 Harrison Ave. (617-357-7177).