March 6, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Sell it to someone else, Sally. Selling sea shells by the seashore does not a fun weekend make.

READ
Green Chic
What: Boston girl Christie Matheson shows you how to live a more sustainable, stylish life, and she’s giving 50 percent of royalties to environmental causes.
Why: Go green gracefully.
When: You’ve got all weekend.
Where: Online at amazon.com.

EAT
Olecito
What: The little sister to Ole opens across the street dishing out quick, tasty street food like chicken and pork burritos, griddled tortas, and a rotating selection of aguas frescas.
Why: Andale!
When: Daily, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 12 Springfield St., Inman Sq. (617-492-4495).

SHOP
Mahri Sale
What: Save 50-70 percent off fall/winter merch, and the store gives 10 percent of proceeds to HAWC, a North Shore resource for abused women and children.
Why: It’s soo fly.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 215 Newbury St., Back Bay (617-437-0110).

SAVOR
Taste of South Boston
What: Southie nibbles, a silent auction, and more for only $30. Proceeds assist the O’Sullivan/Costello Rental Preservation Fund, which helps the SBNDC purchase affordable housing in South Boston.
Why: Chew on this.
When: Sun., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Plaza Ballroom, Seaport Hotel, 1 Seaport Ln., South Boston. Tickets at 617-268-9610.

SIP
Cucumber Crush
What: Try the drink made with 360 Vodka by 28 Degrees at the New England Spring Flower Show Preview Party.
Why: You’ve got glass.
When: Fri., 7-11 p.m.
Where: Bayside Expo Center, 200 Mount Vernon St., Columbia Pt. Tickets at 617-933-4923 or online at masshort.org.