Boston - February 23, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Bertrand Russell said that to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization. If that’s true, you’re coming up on one civilized weekend.

EAT
Super Hunger Brunch
What: City-wide food fest benefits The Greater Boston Food Bank’s aim to end hunger around Eastern Massachusetts.
Why: The most fun you’ll have before noon all year.
When: Sat. & Sun., whenever you wake up (within reason, sleepyhead).
Where: A handful of the city’s best restaurants. Tickets at 866-468-7619 or online at ticketweb.com.

DO
Spa Specials at Giacomo & Rondi
What: Packages of waxing, manis, pedis, cuts, and color for men and women.
Why: Take good care.
When: Thru Feb. 28.
Where: 539 Commonwealth Ave. (617-437-1313).

HEAR
Sarah Harmer
What: The songstress performs from her folksy, rootsy new album, I’m a Mountain.
Why: A peak experience.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.
Where: Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave. (617-562-8800).

SEE
African Film Festival
What: The best new movies from the entire continent.
Why: Cinema complex.
When: Thru Feb. 26.
Where: Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave. (617-267-9300).

Unmentionables Art Exhibit
What: Five conceptual artists sculpt their ideas of lingerie and other intimate things. Proceeds go to the Show Us Your Bra breast cancer fund.
Why: Get something off your chest.
When: Thru Apr. 1.
Where: Dunia, 43 Nason St., Maynard (978-897-8850).