August 23, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Two days till Saturday? We’re over the moon.

SEE
Theatre de la Jeune Lune Company
What: The cast performing Don Juan Giovanni and Figaro at the ART this fall breaks from rehearsal to put on a sneak preview performance and cabaret.
Why: Forget Tuesday’s full moon. Check out the theater of the new moon.
When: Sun., 8 p.m.
Where: The Beehive, 541 Tremont St., South End (617-423-0069).

GO (and EAT)
SolToro Opens
What: Mohegan Sun’s newest resto dishes up Baja-style lobster fajitas, crispy duck carnitas tacos, and an 80-plus list of tequilas.
Why: Gambling + tequila = mucho divertido!
When: Sun. - Thurs., 11 a.m.-midnight; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. (860-862-4800).

DONATE
Old Books
What: Got Books takes used books, DVDs, videos, and CDs and resells them to raise money for local charities.
Why: Face it. You’ll never read that worn-out copy of The Fountainhead again.
When: Today at Boston Public Market, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Or schedule a free pickup.
Where: Public Market, Dewey Sq., Downtown; Got Books, 35 Concord St., N. Reading (978-664-6555).

DO
Urban Beach Party
What: Hit up the Big Sister Association’s summer soiree for Harpoon beers and a Legal Sea Foods clambake.
Why: May be this summer’s last chance for shellfish and beer on the waterfront.
When: Tonight, 6-10 p.m.
Where: The Exchange Conference Center on the Fish Pier, 212 Northern Ave., South Boston. Tickets ($125) at 617-236-8060.

EAT
Disco Brunch
What: Chef Jason Santos boogies down for a retro brunch at Gargoyles on the Square.
Why: Do a little dance. Make a little love.
When: Every Sun., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 219 Elm St., Davis Sq., Somerville (617-776-5300).