October 18, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Watch them row, row, row their boats this weekend.

GIVE
The Moonlight Ball
What: A macabre gala and dinner event to raise funds for The Animal Rescue League of Boston.
Why: Ticket sales and auction monies will support mobile adoption, spay/neuter, and rescue operations.
When: Sat., 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Cyclorama, 539 Tremont St., South End. Tickets at 617-226-5609 or e-mail nrice@arlboston.org.

EAT
Good Clean Food
What: Open up a simmer sauce (Maine Cider’s our fave) for a pain-free cooking experience.
Why: Feeling chicken?
When: Twenty minutes before feeding time.
Where: Local Whole Foods Markets.

PRIMP
Pumpkin Peel
What: Pony up for an exfoliating fall pick-me-up.
Why: Can’t hide behind that mask for another few weeks.
When: Book before Oct. 31 for 10 percent off.
Where: The Loft Salon + Day Spa, 207 Newbury St., 4th flr., Back Bay (617-536-5638).

HEAR
The Jazz Mandolin Project
What: Listen to artist Jamie Masefield’s score to Leo Tolstoy’s “How Much Land Does a Man Need?”
Why: Multimedialicious.
When: Tonight, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Regatta Bar at The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Harvard Sq. Tickets online at getshowtix.com.

MEANDER
Fort Point Open Studios
What: One-stop shopping for stunning headwear, handmade baby gear, kinetic sculpture, and assorted art.
Why: Buy local.
When: Fri., 4-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Fort Point Waterfront.