Boston - March 30, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

On your mark. Set. Chill.

BUY
Design Center Treasure Hunt
What: The luxury home furnishings sale gets a twist — a massive hunt for showroom samples at 30 to 70 percent off. (Complete with free noshes and designer consultations.)
Why: Get highly decorated.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Where: Boston Design Center, 1 Design Center Pl. Register at 617-449-5550 or online at bostondesign.com.

Cycle Loft Sale
What: Bikes and bike accessories from 5 to 40 percent off (with top-quality bikes from $200 up into the thousands).
Why: Just in time for spring training.
When: Thurs.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: The Cycle Loft, 28 Cambridge St., Burlington (781-272-0870).

EAT
5-4-3-2-1 at Noir Bar
What: Unwind with suave Noir’s new roster of cheap sandwiches and salads — all $5 or less.
Why: Bargain bites.
When: Mon.-Fri., 5-7 p.m.
Where: The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Harvard Square, Cambridge (617-661-8010).

DO
CraftBoston
What: Score scads of limited-edition and one-of-a-kind crafts (from furniture and ceramics to glassware) from 175+ artists.
Why: If they make it, you will come.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: The Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd. (617-266-1810).

Community Servings Benefit
What: The annual night-long party starts with cocktails, continues at restaurants across the city, and ends with an all-chocolate dessert at The Langham. Proceeds help feed Bostonians with life-threatening illnesses.
Why: Schmooze for the cause.
When: Tonight, 5:30 p.m.
Where: The Langham Hotel, 250 Franklin St. Tickets at 617-445-7777 or online at secure.boxofficetickets.com.