June 12, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Down low, Daddy-o.

EAT
Taste of Allston
What: Neighborhood of hipster-ism puts culinary wonders on display.
Why: Bring Dad over to sample worldly eats.
When: Sun., noon-3 p.m.
Where: Herter Park on Charles River, Allston. Tickets online at allstonvillage.com.

Strawberry Dessert Festival
What: Restos like 51 Lincoln and Garden at the Cellar source strawbugs from Mass Farmers Markets; order a berry-focused dessert to help them out.
Why: It’s farm-tastic.
When: Sat.-Jun. 29.
Where: Participating restaurants online at massfarmersmarkets.org.

Princess and the Pea Dinner
What: UpStairs on the Square celebrates the humble spring pea with a summer-inspired four-course menu.
Why: It’s what fairy tales are made of.
When: Tonight, 6:30 p.m.
Where: 91 Winthrop St., Harvard Sq. (617-864-1933).

GIVE
Future Chefs
What: Newly formulated Boston-based org has risen from the ashes of The Anthony Spinazzola Foundation to provide much-needed scholarships to up-and-coming chefs. They need mentors, too.
Why: Teach a kid to cook, and he’ll feed you for a lifetime.
When: You can spare the change.
Where: To learn more, get involved, or make donations, call founder Toni Elka at 781-899-8311 or e-mail futurechefs@gmail.com.

DO
The Kickball Classic
What: Social Boston Sports puts on an eight-team tournament; sign up to play (two more teams of ten are needed) or watch as they knock each other down to reach kickball royalty.
Why: Proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
When: Sat., 10:30 a.m.
Where: Cassidy Park, Brighton. Sign up online at socialbostonsports.com.