August 14, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Look for the simple, bare necessities.

CRASH
Paradosaurus Wreck
What: Dance party meets rock concert meets fashion show.
Why: Relieve those primal urges.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.
Where: VFW Hall, 371 Summer St., Davis Sq., Somerville.

DRINK
Alibi Sundays
What: Pitchers of blueberry Belvedere or prickly pear lemonade, and wasabi Bloody Marys smooth out the weekend.
Why: It’s the industry standard.
When: Sun., 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St., Beacon Hill (857-241-1144).

EAT
Rialto’s Bar Menu
What: Chef Jody Adams rolls out a new list of bar nibs in time for late summer snacking.
Why: Grab three antipasti like duck liver pâté, orange beets with ricotta salata and basil, and saffron peppers with mint for $10.
When: Mon.-Fri., 5:30-11 p.m.; Sat., 5:30 p.m.-midnight; Sun., 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Harvard Sq. (617-661-5050).

GO
Mohegan Sun
What: Olympic-themed cocktails (hello, Gold Medal Margarita) and new exec chef David Maini rule the roost at Michael Jordan’s Steak House inside the casino.
Why: The Steam and Dream packs a night’s stay with a sunset cruise aboard the 100-year-old Mystic Seaport’s steamship, Sabino.
When: When you’re feeling lucky, punk.
Where: 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. (888-226-7711).

SWING
Puma Open
What: Diabolically untraditional nine-hole golf tourney pits Vegas-style card games against grassy putts.
Why: Fore! Winning team scores a chance at a luxury trip to the Maxim Bungalow in the Dominican Republic.
When: Fri., 3-9 p.m.
Where: Stow Acres, 58 Randall Rd., Stow (978-568-1100). Register at 978-698-1381.