August 2, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Hot enough for you? Don’t sweat it.

SEE
Roxbury Film Festival
What: Catch one of 50-plus films like a documentary on beauty or a youth-produced short. Grab a festival pass for priority admission.
Why: Color your world.
When: Thru Sun. Schedule online at roxburyfilmfestival.org.
Where: Venues all over Boston.

FAST
Before a Two-Week-Long Restaurant Week
What: Save room for meals at KO Prime, Dante, Nebo, Mela, and more.
Why: Spend less, eat more.
When: Aug. 5-10, 12-17.
Where: Restaurants throughout the city and suburbs.

HEAR
Burning Jamm
What: Can’t stand the heat at Burning Man? You can still take in the techno freak show when DJs Bassnectar and Pfylab hit the stage.
Why: Killer glow sticks, man.
When: Fri., 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Axis, 15 Lansdowne St., Fenway.

TOAST
National Champagne Day
What: Bust out the bubbles at the InterContinental Boston. Partake in toasts, an ice bar, and bubble machines at the Rumba bar.
Why: We’re just thrilled someone dedicated a whole day to our love of champers.
When: Fri., midnight; Sat., 7 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Where: 510 Atlantic Ave., Waterfront (617-747-1000).

DO
A Polo Match in Style
What: Taj Boston has the ultimate polo package: tickets to a Myopia Polo Club match, champagne and tailgate picnic basket, chauffeured sedan to and from, and a deluxe room for two.
Why: Live (large) a little.
When: Thru Aug. 31. Polo matches every Sun., 3 p.m.
Where: Myopia Polo Club, 435 Bay Rd., South Hamilton (978-468-4433); Taj Boston, 15 Arlington St., Back Bay (617-536-5700).