June 19, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Summer officially begins … now.

HEAR
Make Music Cambridge
What: Celebrate the summer solstice with more than 100 local bands at this free outdoor street fest.
Why: Let the rhythm move you.
When: Sat., 1-10 p.m.
Where: Harvard Sq., Cambridge.

STRETCH
YogaHope at Blue Ginger
What: Prana Power Yoga and chef Ming Tsai teach yoga together. Proceeds help take yoga to underserved women in the community.
Why: Spread the love.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-noon.
Where: 583 Washington St., Wellesley (781-283-5790).

SEE
Essential Self-Defense
What: Man volunteers to be attack dummy in self-defense class. Woman attacks him. Man and woman pursue relationship in karaoke bar.
Why: It’s a hit not a miss.
When: Thru Jun. 28. Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.
Where: Plaza Black Box Theatre, 539 Tremont St., South End. Tickets online at bostontheatrescene.com.

PRIMP
What Curl Are You?
What: Join hair pros at G Spa and learn how to make the most of your luscious waves.
Why: It’s one class you won’t want to skip.
When: Tonight, 5-8 p.m.
Where: 35 Newbury St. (617-267-4772)

SHOP
Tistik Opens
What: New boutique brings in funky, handcrafted Mexican silver jewelry and accessories.
Why: Your best goods come from south of the border.
When: Opening party, Sat., 6:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 54 Church St., Harvard Square (617-661-0900).