Boston - March 12, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s finger-lickin’ good.

EAT
Stephi’s on Tremont
What: New lil’ sis to Stephanie’s on Newbury Street offers the same comfort food you love (lobster shepherd’s pie, mac ’n’ cheese) with an added Saturday brunch option.
Why: Salty pretzel-crusted crab cake Benedict. ’Nuff said.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Brunch, Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 571 Tremont St., South End (617-236-2063).

SHOP
Daniela Corte Sample Sale
What: The local designer opens her studio for a one-day sale on dresses, skirts, tops, and more. Everything’s $10-$200.
Why: Corte amazing style.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 91 Newbury St., 3rd flr. (617-262-2100). Cash or check only.

LEARN
Personal Expression through Art in China
What: Explore contemporary Chinese art and its relationship to more traditional forms with renowned artist Xu Bing and author Barbara Pollock.
Why: History repeats itself. Or does it?
When: Sun., 2-3:30 p.m.
Where: Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St., Salem. Reservations required by tomorrow to 978-745-9500 ext. 3011. Tickets online at museumtix.com.

CELEBRATE
Le Mois des Fous
What: Toast to March with $6 cocktails and free bar nibbles like Gruyere cheese puffs, devils on horseback, and almond-stuffed olives.
Why: Experience March madness.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 5-6:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Gaslight, 560 Harrison Ave. (617-422-0224).

SEE
Poetics: a Ballet Brut
What: NY-based performance troupe Nature Theater of Oklahoma transforms common gestures and movements (clasping hands, tossing in your sleep) into a larger-than-life dance piece.
Why: Poetry in motion.
When: Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 & 7 p.m.
Where: The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave., South Boston Waterfront (617-478-3100). Tickets online at icaboston.org.

DONATE
Cookies & Cocktails Charity Event
What: Pastry chefs from local restos present their own Girl Scout cookie creations (DaVinci’s mint caramel cheesecake, Troquet’s peanut butter crunch tortes) for your approval.
Why: Support the troops.
When: Thurs., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave. (617-482-1078).

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