April 3, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Sit. Stay. That’s a good weekend.

IMMORTALIZE
Photographic Dog Portraits by Mim Adkins
What: Twenty-minute session gets you a ten-by-ten-inch of your pet; proceeds go to the MSPCA and Animal Rescue League.
Why: That’s one hot dog.
When: Sat., 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: Children’s Art Center, 36 Rutland St., South End. For appointments, call 617-233-9057.

GIVE
Passport to Belonging
What: Party with folks at the West End House; ticket sales and profits from the live auction support this crucial neighborhood youth center.
Why: Give a kid a hand.
When: Sat., 6:30 p.m.
Where: Lewis & Gordon Center, 105 Allston St., Allston. Register online at westendhouse.org.

SHOP
X-hale Boutique
What: New Newton Highlands boutique sells sandals by Bo’em and organic clothing from Earth & Sky.
Why: It’ll take your breath away.
When: Mon.-Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 25 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands (617-581-6530).

EAT
Joy of Spring Grand Tasting
What: Spring into it with a seven-course tasting including Duxbury oyster shooters and smoked sausage with wild fiddleheads.
Why: Eat seasonally.
When: Daily, 5-10 p.m.
Where: T.W. Food, 377 Walden St., Cambridge (617-864-4745).

DRINK
Bubbles for Hope
What: For every glass of bubbly bought at Miel and RumBa, the InterContinental is donating $2 to the Friends of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Why: Something to raise a glass to.
When: Sat., 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: InterContinental Boston, 510 Atlantic Ave., Downtown (617-747-1000).