Boston - August 10, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Worry not: You don’t need to go through the tunnel. This weekend, the world’s coming to you.

EAT
New Saturday Brunch at Union
What: An $11.95 prix fixe of house-made cinnamon-swirl coffeecake and chorizo-cheddar omelets.
Why: Yet one more reason to unionize.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 1357 Washington St. (617-423-0555).

Boston Restaurant Week
What: No less than 131 of the city’s best restaurants doling out three-course prix fixe lunches for $20.06 and dinners for $30.06
Why: Ready, set, scarf.
When: Aug.13-18; Aug. 20-25.
Where: Make reservations online at opentable.com.

DO
Flip Flop Regatta
What: Parties, boat races, and dancing to benefit The Ally Foundation.
Why: Tickets on sail now.
When: Fri., 6-11 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Details online at flipflopregatta.com.

Antonio Pagano at Vidal Sassoon
What: Straight from Berlin and NYC, the cutting whiz joins VS.
Why: You need his talent — locks, stock, and barrel.
When: Those ends get outta control.
Where: Vidal Sassoon, 14 Newbury St. (617-536-5496).

Super Water Slide
What: Add some slip-and-slide action to that roof party.
Why: You love the wet and slippery.
When: Before summer’s gone.
Where: Online at hearthsong.