July 19, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Beat the dog days of summer with these beauties.

GIVE
A Dog a Bath
What: The Hotel Marlowe hosts its third annual Bark & Bath. For $15, pups get a wash and dry from LaundroMutt and snow cones from Polka Dog Bakery. Proceeds benefit the Trust for Public Land.
Why: Be a paw-sitive role model.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 25 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge (617-868-8000).

HEAR
Ben Rudnick and Friends
What: Regattabar’s Kids Summer Music Series kicks off with a lighthearted, family-friendly band. Bring the whole gang, then hit Henrietta’s Table for a family-style dinner.
Why: Who doesn’t love a sing-along?
When: Sun., 3 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m.
Where: Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Harvard Square. Tickets online at regattabarjazz.com.

SHOP
Midnight Madness Sale
What: The entire Jean Therapy inventory is on sale.
Why: The clock ticks, the prices drop.
When: Tonight, 6 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 524 Commonwealth Ave., Kenmore Square (617-266-6555).

GET
LuxPedis
What: SalonCapri has revamped and reopened with a line of brand-new luxury pedis.
Why: Try Capri Rice for softening, Balsamic for antiaging, or Kiwi for silky smoothness.
When: Before you slip into another pair of strappy shoes.
Where: 31 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands (617-969-1970).

GO
The Yarmouth Clam Festival
What: Maine’s annual event puts clams on parade. Eat ’em steamed, fried, or on a bun, then join the five-mile road race, check out the parade, or pick up goodies from Ann Veronica.
Why: It’s time you came out of your shell.
When: Fri.-Sun.
Where: Downtown Yarmouth, Maine (207-846-3984).