Boston - May 18, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Directions on putting a little spring in your step: Keep arms and legs outside at all times.

DO
South End Open Market
What: The city’s urban market gets underway for the summer with everything from homemade breads and flowers to antiques and D.I.Y. crafts.
Why: Market value.
When: Opening celebration, Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Then every Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thru Oct. 29.
Where: 540 Harrison Ave.

Katrina Hess Spring Makeovers
What: The revered local makeup artist just got back from London with this season’s tricks and trends.
Why: Put your best face forward.
When: Two hours before you need to be somewhere, looking smashing.
Where: Katrina Hess Makeup Studio, 105 Newbury St., 3rd flr. (781-710-6865).

Making Marathon
What: Twelve of Boston’s top stylists will cut, blow-dry, and color for up to 50 percent off to benefit Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Why: Play tress-up.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: I-Soci Salon, 8 Newbury St., 3rd flr. (617-867-9484).

EAT
Brunch at Toro
What: The hot South End tapas joint launches Spanish brunch.
Why: Sugar-dusted crepes with Valencian oranges and Nutella? Ole.
When: Sun., 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: 1704 Washington St. (617-536-4300).

Tavern on the Water
What: Under new ownership, the Chucktown fave’s patio is an ideal spot to toast spring.
Why: Pier pressure.
When: Sun. & Mon., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Tavern on the Water, 1 8th St., Pier 6 (617-242-8689).