May 1, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Thanks for bringing the flowers, May.

GET
Flower Power
What: Friends of Fort Point Channel is giving passersby potted gerbera daisies to celebrate spring.
Why: It’s bloomin’ free.
When: Today, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Tomorrow if it rains.)
Where: Summer St. Bridge, Congress St. Bridge & Old Northern Ave. Bridge (on the S. Boston side).

ENTER
Peace of Pie Contest
What: Bake one, eat one, or be the judge at this all-pie event.
Why: All donations will help Ghana’s HardtHaven Children’s Home pay for meals, medication, and school fees.
When: Sat., 1 p.m.
Where: Curtis Hall Community Center, 20 South St., Jamaica Plain. Info at danak9@gmail.com.

SEE
Praying with Lior
What: Filmmaker Ilana Trachtman’s thoughtful, tender documentary about a child with Down syndrome.
Why: Pray, tell.
When: Tonight, 4:20, 6:45 & 8:50 p.m.
Where: West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washington St., W. Newton (617-964-8074).

CELEBRATE
Cinco de Mayo
What: Sip on La Verdad’s Senoritas punch laced with hibiscus syrup.
Why: It’s one sweet tipple.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 11-1 a.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11-2 a.m.
Where: 1 Lansdowne St., Back Bay (617-421-9595).

SHOP
Maggie Taylor Open House
What: Now under new ownership, the Concord boutique shows Edun, J Brand, and M. Flynn jewelry.
Why: Get up to 25 percent off purchases throughout the weekend.
When: Thru Sun. Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 83 Main St., Concord (978-369-4800).