November 29, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Ready. Set. Give.

CELEBRATE
Paper & Chocolate
What: Albertine Press and Taza Chocolate join forces for a holiday open house.
Why: It’s a press and grind.
When: Sun., 1-6 p.m.
Where: Albertine Press, 561 Windsor St., Somerville (617-666-7395).

EAT (and GIVE)
For World AIDS Day
What: Boston restaurants like Dante, No. 9 Park, Myers + Chang, and KO Prime are donating a portion of proceeds to the AIDS Action Committee.
Why: Give a little bit of your love.
When: Sat., all day.
Where: Participating restaurants online at aac.org.

BUILD
Gingerbread Houses
What: Dancing Deer Baking Co.’s house-making kit comes with gingerbread mix, icing, piping tubes, and cookie cutters.
Why: Thirty-five percent of the price goes to help homeless families.
When: ’Tis the season.
Where: Online at dancingdeer.com.

DREAM
Labouré Center’s Christmas House Tour
What: Scope out the homes and loft spaces in South Boston all dressed up for the holidays.
Why: One day, all of this could be yours.
When: Sat., 4-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Tours leave from Labouré Center, 275 W. Broadway & World Trade Center East, 2 Seaport Lane, S. Boston. Tickets at 617-268-9670.

HELP
The Women’s Fund of Essex County
What: The fund will receive 10 percent of sales from this North Shore shopping event. Stop into Viola, Zinnia, French Lessons, Making Faces, Scribe Paper & Gift, The Red Wagon, and Helene M and start spending.
Why: Help a sistah out.
When: Today, 2-9 p.m.
Where: Start at Viola, 15 Walnut Rd., S. Hamilton (978-468-1775).