Boston - September 14, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Gone, Daddy, gone. Summer’s gone …

SEE
Floating Out: Marine Botanical Art
What: Pick up prints made from seaweed pressings at ecofriendly store Dunia; 20 percent of sales go to the Organization for the Assabet River.
Why: Whatever floats your boat.
When: Reception, Sun., 2-5 p.m. On display thru Oct. 21.
Where: 43 Nason St., Maynard (978-897-8850).

20th Anniversary of South End Open Studios
What: More than three hundred artists open their studios to strolling visitors.
Why: The art scene’s gone south for the winter.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: SoWa (617-267-8862).

BUY
Filene’s Basement Opens in Back Bay
What: The bargain basement sets up a 38,000-square-foot shop with entrances on Newbury and Boylston.
Why: Because you’re always looking for the bigger, better deal.
When: Right now.
Where: 497 Boylston St., Back Bay (617-424-5520).

GIVE
Medical Missions for Children
What: Aceituna co-owner and dentist Dr. Andrew Kurban volunteers for MMFC, treating disfigured children around the world.
Why: Kids are people, too.
When: Tonight, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Aceituna Cafe, 605 W. Kendall St., Cambridge (617-252-0707). Tickets at 617-267-3993.

EAT
Mexican Independence Day
What: Celebrate our Southern neighbors’ freedom with live music and new menu items like pollo con mole verde and fish tacos at Zocalo Cocina Mexicana.
Why: Viva Mexico y los mariachis!
When: Sat., 8-10 p.m.
Where: 1414 Commonwealth Ave., Brighton (617-277-5700).