Boston - December 07, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

This weekend, give a lot and take a little for yourself.

GIVE
The Home for Little Wanderers’s Toy Drive
What: Bring a toy to Queen Bee and get 15 percent off holiday shopping plus cocktails and snacks.
Why: Bee someone’s hero.
When: Fri., 5-9 p.m.
Where: 85 Newbury St., Back Bay. R.S.V.P. to heather@queenbeegirls.com.

EAT
Toro’s First Anniversary Party
What: One year later, it’s still the talk of the town. Radius chef Michael Schlow joins chef/owner Ken Oringer to dish up special tapas.
Why: Tip your hat to the town’s top chefs.
When: Sun., 5:30 p.m.
Where: 1704 Washington St., South End (617-536-4300).

GO
Harbor View Hotel Christmas Ball
What: The Vineyard is transformed with carolers and open houses during the 25th Annual Christmas in Edgartown. The hotel’s black-tie ball benefits the Boys and Girls Club.
Why: Kick off the holidays on island time.
When: Ball, Sat., 7 p.m.; festival thru Sun.
Where: 131 N. Water St., Edgartown. Tickets at 508-627-3303.

BUY
Midnight Madness
What: Poor Little Rich Girl, Cibeline, Spark Craft Studios, and others stay open until midnight. Get 10-70 percent off, sample local treats, and support the Somerville Homeless Coalition.
Why: It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad midnight.
When: Tonight, 5 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Davis Square, Somerville.

Batu Designs Trunk Show
What: Abbie Batchelder pulls out her smooth and sparkling designs in time for holiday shopping.
Why: Her pieces are stone-cold cool.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 1 Federal St., Newburyport (978-270-0945).