Boston - March 26, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Maybe you’ll find a pearl.

EAT
Oyster Tasting and Tutorial
What: Learn how to slurp, shuck, and really taste those slippery little suckers.
Why: They’re your favorite crustaceans.
When: Sat., 3:30-5 p.m.
Where: Legal Sea Foods, Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave. (617-266-7775). Register at 617-267-4430 or online at bcae.org.

POSE
Rachel Stephens Boudoir Photography
What: Strip down to your sultriest skivvies for an intimate shoot with the visiting Portland, Oregon, shutterbug.
Why: The 90-minute Recession Session (makeup and hair included).
When: By appt. Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: The Fairmont Copley Plaza, 138 St. James Ave. (617-267-5300). Appts. at 503-421-6292.

ASK
Man Panel: the Dating Game
What: Regular fellas answer your questions about how to score a place in a guy’s heart.
Why: Cheesy? Probably. Enlightening? Quite possibly.
When: Fri. Doors open at 7 p.m.; panel, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: United South End Settlements, 566 Columbus Ave. Tickets online at manpanel.com.

SQUINT
Earth Hour at The Achilles Project
What: The Fort Point Channel restaurant flips the switch and serves its organic, locally sourced dishes by Candela light for Boston’s first-ever lights out.
Why: Folkish singer/songwriter (and Michael Franti pal) Kieran Murphy strums his acoustic guitar.
When: Sat., 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: 283 Summer St. Reservations at 617-423-2257.

GIVE
Fairy GodMother Project of Massachusetts
What: Help would-be Cinderellas by donating prom-worthy dresses and accessories.
Why: You’re not a wicked stepsister.
When: In a fit of spring cleaning.
Where: Drop-off locations at fairygodmotherprojectofma.org.