Boston - April 13, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s Marathon weekend, and you’ve got the run of the city.

BUY
Custom Handbag Party
What: 1154 Lill has the fabrics and styles for a bespoke bag party.
Why: Spring for a one-of-a-kind.
When: Call ahead to schedule
Where: Your living room or 1154 Lill Studio, 220 Newbury St. (617-247-1154).

New Merch at Filene’s
What: Missoni cardigans, D&G shells, Marc Jacobs silk skirts, and Prada boleros are up to 75 percent off retail in The Vault.
Why: Do we need to repeat that?
When: Thurs.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Filene’s Basement, 426 Washington St. (617-348-7848 or filenesbasement.com).

DO
An Evening of Beckett
What: Readings of works by Irish playwright Samuel Beckett, followed by a film and discussion.
Why: Get your Ire up.
When: Tonight, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Boston Public Library, Rabb Lecture Hall, 700 Boylston St. (617-859-2212 or bpl.org).

EAT
Troquet Tasting
What: A special bargain menu is just $49.
Why: Brush up on your French.
When: Tues., Weds. & Thurs. nights.
Where: Troquet, 140 Boylston St. (617-695-9463).

Sandrine’s Pays for Parking
What: Have dinner at the Alsatian sensation and they pay $10 of your $11 parking fee.
Why: Park service.
When: Thru Apr. 30.
Where: Sandrine’s Bistro, 8 Holyoke St., Cambridge (617-497-5300).

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