Boston - November 02, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Just four more days of painful political ads: Push on through (and don’t forget to vote).

BUY
Liz Saintsing Trunk Show
What: The Vintage Untamed designer will be on hand to introduce her totally bugged-out handbags.
Why: You’re itching to buy one.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Turtle, 619a Tremont St., South End (617-266-2610).

SEE
I Soci Salon’s Evolution of Style
What: Raise some cash for the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies while boutiques Stil, Matsu, and Fanny and Delphine strut their stuff.
Why: Now that’s sensible style.
When: Sun., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks, Hotel Commonwealth, 528 Commonwealth Ave., Kenmore Sq. (617-532-9100).

DO
Peppermint Manis and Pedis
What: Spice up your digits with fragrant June Jacobs treatments.
Why: Get those toes in mint condition.
When: Thru Jan. 15.
Where: Grettacole, Westin Hotel, Copley Pl., 10 Huntington Ave., Back Bay (617-266-6166); GSpa, 35 Newbury St., Back Bay (617-267-4772).

EAT
Bubbly Bar at Aujourd’hui
What: Pop the cork on Fridays with $10 glasses of sparkling wine and gratis nibbles like celery soda shots from new chef William Kovel.
Why: If you’re happy and you know it, raise a glass.
When: Fri., 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Four Seasons Boston, 200 Boylston St., Back Bay (617-351-2037).

HEAR
Verdi’s Falstaff
What: Locally based Longwood Opera puts on a naughty operatic comedy about Shakespeare’s most lovable lush.
Why: Check out the pipes on that one.
When: Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Where: Tickets and locations online at longwoodopera.org.