Dad always knew best. This weekend, show him the best of the city.

BUY
Steak from Grill 23
What: Grab Dad all-natural, humanely raised steaks, selected by G23 chef Jay Murray
Why: Steak out.
When: As fast as your little fingers can type in an order.
Where: Online at grill23.com.

DO
The Pool at The Colonnade Hotel
What: Rooftop revelry every day at the stylish pool overlooking the city.
Why: Lap it up.
When: Thru Labor Day. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 120 Huntington Ave. (617-424-7000).

MFA Council 25th Anniversary Summer Party
What: Clink glasses with the city’s young philanthropists to support the MFA, with live music, dancing, and a silent auction of works by local artists.
Why: One fete-ful evening.
When: Sat. at 8 p.m.
Where: Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave. (617-369-3268). R.S.V.P. to museumcouncil@mfa.org.

SEE
Movies by Moonlight
What: The plush Boston Harbor Hotel screens Mister Roberts outside.
Why: See more stars than in all Hollywood.
When: Fri. at dusk.
Where: 70 Rowes Wharf (617-439-7000).

GO
Painting Summer in New England
What: A panoply of works by American painters (Homer to Hopper) celebrates leisure in New England.
Why: The exhibit’s its own summer diversion.
When: Thru Sept. 4.
Where: The Peabody Essex Museum, E. India Sq., Salem (978-745-9500).