Boston - March 29, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

We’re sending this one out like a little, little lamb.

BUY
Treasure Hunt Sale
What: The Boston Design Center opens to the public for just two days. Luxury home goods, furniture, and showroom samples are 30-75 percent off.
Why: It sure feels like the end of the rainbow.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.  Tickets at door $10.
Where: 1 Design Center Pl., South Boston (617-338-5062).

X-Hale Boutique Sale
What: Bring your old jeans to donate to Second Step and get 20 percent off a new pair. Deals on Tibi and Lululemon, too.
Why: Just breathe.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1183 Walnut St., Newton (617-581-6530).

GO (and EAT)
Sauce on Main
What: New Hopkinton cafe dishes up country Mediterranean cuisine like bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin and gnocchi filled with Medjool dates.
Why: This baby’s got sauce.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: 15 Main St., Hopkinton (508-497-0015).

EAT
LifeSavor
What: Tasty fundraiser featuring Langham chef Mark Sapienza’s decadent bites benefits Community Servings.
Why: Have your cake so others can eat, too.
When: Thurs., 5:30 p.m.-midnight.
Where: The Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St.; area restaurants. Tickets at 617-445-7777 or online at servings.org.

DRINK
The Brix Mix
What: Cocktails in a box: all the spirits and fixings for a serious classic. This month it’s the Brooklyn; April brings the Aviation.
Why: Time to shake things up.
When: It’s happy hour somewhere.
Where: Brix Wine Shop, 1284 Washington St., South End (617-542-2749).