May 22, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Make some memories this extra-long weekend.

EAT
The Beehive Patio Opens
What: South End spot opens 80-seat patio serving snacky favorites like whipped hummus and lobster cocktails in picnic baskets.
Why: Cob a squat.
When: Opens Sat. Mon.-Fri., 5-11 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5-11 p.m.
Where: 541 Tremont St., South End (617-423-0069).

HELP
Cyclone Victims in Burma
What: BanQ serves a Burmese-inspired dish every night with proceeds going to Care International.
Why: Because you can.
When: Thru Jun. 30. Mon.-Sat., 5:30 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sun., 5:30-11 p.m.
Where: 1375 Washington St., South End (617-451-0077).

MELT
Moore Hot Stone Massage
What: New muscle-melting treatment soothes aches and pains.
Why: You’re knot so hot.
When: You knead a good rubdown.
Where: 575 Boylston St., Back Bay (617-424-4000).

SEE
Patch NYC Trunk Show
What: Beacon Hill boutique welcomes this design duo’s old-world goods and ink drawings.
Why: Vintage, revamped.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Good, 88 Charles St., Beacon Hill (617-722-9200).

DO
Dream Home 2008
What: Wander through the Boston Design Center’s annual showhouse.
Why: Dream big.
When: Thru Jul. 31. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 1 Design Center Pl., S. Boston (617- 338-5359).