September 6, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

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GO
To Natick
What: Weekend activities abound to celebrate the new Natick Collection expansion. Check out the cosmetics tailgate at Nordstrom, a Lazuli Jewelry and Hadley Pollet trunk show at Stil, and a cooking demo with Ming Tsai at Long’s Jewelers.
Why: If this ain’t enough, keep an eye out for tomorrow’s edition.
When: Tailgate, Fri., 8-10 a.m.; trunk show, Sat., noon-6 p.m.; cooking demo, Mon., 5:30-9 p.m.
Where: Natick Collection, 1245 Worcester St.; Nordstrom (866-455-7442); Stil (508-651-7845); Long’s Jewelers, 323 Speen St., Natick (508-650-2900).

EAT
From Farm to Table
What: Rialto’s Jody Adams shops the farmers market then does a cooking demo and wraps it up with a four-course lunch.
Why: Eat your heart out.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Rialto, 1 Bennett St., Harvard Square (617-661-5050).

Verrill Farm Barbecue
What: Bluegrass, barbecue, and corn straight from the farm, plus treats from Deborah’s Kitchen and Shootflying Hill Sauce Co.
Why: Toodles, summer. We yum you, fall.
When: Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Where: 11 Wheeler Rd., Concord (978-369-4494).

SEE
Darfur/Darfur
What: Images from seven photojournalists and a U.S. Marine outline the crises in Darfur. Plus, a free outdoor performance featuring Berklee College of Music’s Voices of Mercy.
Why: Help is on the way.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Outdoor performance, 7-10 p.m.
Where: ICA, 100 Northern Ave., South Boston (617-478-3100).

GET
An Energizing Harvest Facial
What: Try a 50-minute, fruit-infused treatment of your choice: wild plum, pomegranate, quince, or apple.
Why: Reap the rewards of refreshed skin.
When: The time is ripe.
Where: The Spa at Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Downtown (617-439-3914).