Boston - April 17, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

There’s no running on empty this weekend.

DASH
New Balance Seamless Dress
What: Running gear goes glam with this cute little new chafe-free number.
Why: Look good in a hurry.
When: In time for the marathon.
Where: Online at nbwebexpress.com.

DRINK
Beer Summit
What: Taste more than 200 beers (well, not really) at this weekend-long event.
Why: Why not? Unless you’re actually running the marathon.
When: Fri., 5:30-9 p.m.
Where: The Castle at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 130 Columbus Ave., Back Bay. Tickets online at beersummit.com.

RECYCLE
Old T-shirts
What: Take them to Barneys and get 20 percent off women’s Loomstate for Barneys Green and men’s Loomstate.
Why: A portion of the proceeds go to 1% for the Planet; tees are repurposed into a limited-edition collection to be sold next winter.
When: Thru Apr. 27.
Where: Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave., Back Bay (617-385-3300).

BLOOM
Join the Planting Brigade
What: COGDesign gives free landscape design to community service groups like The Pine Street Inn. Sign up to be an on-call volunteer to help them dig, plant, weed, and water.
Why: Let it grow.
When: Now that it’s warm out.
Where: Info at info@cogdesign.org.

SNACK
World of Grains
What: Tasty new nutritional cookies made from eight whole grains.
Why: Do your body good.
When: You’re done with the vending machine.
Where: Available at Whole Foods Market locations.