Boston - July 10, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Culturally speaking, you’re in for a wild ride.

REVEL
Bastille Day
What: Street fest takes over Holyoke Street and Sandrine’s Bistro with bevvies, culinary treasures, and the flagrant butchery of la langue Française.
Why: It’s a piece de resistance.
When: Sun., 3 p.m.
Where: 8 Holyoke St., Harvard Sq. (617-497-5300).

PRIMP
Salon Àcôté
What: Be beautiful for your beheading and score French goodies, pastries, breads, and cheeses.
Why: Yet another a hairbrained idea.
When: Sat. & Mon., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 132 Newbury St., Back Bay (617-262-5111).

WEAR
A Red Sash
What: Pretend you’re at Pamplona’s running of the bulls by sporting a red sash or T-shirt and soaking yourself in sangria.
Why: This ain’t no BS.
When: Tonight, 11 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: Toro, 1704 Washington St., South End (617-536-4300).

SHOP
For a Cause
What: Second Time Around sells uber-comfy drawstring Punjammies with proceeds helping Indian women through International Princess Project.
Why: Pay the price for comfort.
When: Tonight, 7 p.m.
Where: Atrium Mall, 300 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill (617-928-0100).

GROOM
Bark & Bath
What: LaundroMutt and B.Y.O.D. provide the baths; Polka Dog Bakery supplies puppy snow cones and treats with proceeds going to Trust for Public Land.
Why: Fifi needs to feel fur-bulous.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Hotel Marlowe, 25 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge (617-868-8000). Info at 508-479-4956.