Boston - July 13, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Descending on Boston this weekend: the likes of Spain, France, India, Japan, and Alabama.

EAT
Bastille Day at Sel de la Terre
What: An authentic fete for the national French holiday (steak tartare and live accordion included).
Why: Liberté, egalité, mangé.
When: Fri., 5-10 p.m.
Where: Sel de la Terre, 255 State St. (617-720-1300).

Saint Fermin at Toro
What: Ken Oringer’s Spanish outpost celebrates the running of the bulls with $1 tapas and white and red sangrias.
Why: Hoof it over.
When: Tonight, 11 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: Toro, 1704 Washington St. (617-536-4300).

BUY
Honeyspot Takes on Local Music
What: A party at funky J.P. shop spotlights local labels (like Q Division, Kimchee, Mister Records).
Why: Band performances, kinetic toys from Japan, and offerings to Lord Lucifer.
When: Sat., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Honeyspot, 48 South St., Jamaica Plain (617-524-2444).

Whim Sale
What: Barbara Bui, Project Alabama, Philosophy, and more at 30 to 60 percent off.
Why: Wear for art thou?
When: Until it’s all gone.
Where: Whim Boutique, 253 Newbury St. (617-437-7600).

SEE
Of Gods and Mortals
What: The Peabody Essex tripled its gallery space to make room for art from India.
Why: It’s all the raj.
When: Opens Sat.
Where: Peabody Essex Museum, East India Sq., Salem (866-745-1876).