Boston - July 30, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Bargains and the Bard.

SHOP
Daniela Corte Sale
What: Score spring/summer samples at serious discounts and pick through piles of styles from seasons past for only $20.
Why: Holding Corte.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 91 Newbury St., 3rd flr. (617-262-2100). Cash or check only.

Koo de Kir Sale
What: Get 20 percent off summer stock for your home (including special orders).
Why: New chairs and free lemonade this weekend.
When: Sat.-Aug. 16. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 65 Chestnut St., Beacon Hill (617-723-8111).

SEE
The Comedy of Errors by Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
What: A contemporary production of Will’s classic of feuds, a shipwreck, and mistaken identity.
Why: It’s free (and outside).
When: Fri.-Aug. 16. Tues.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.
Where: Boston Common Parkman Bandstand, nr. Park Street Station, at Tremont & Winter Sts.

RELAX
The Patio at Scampo
What: Sit under the massive umbrellas while nibbling on Lydia Shire’s wild striped bass Rockefeller with fried Ipswich clams and lamb chops hot off the new robata grill.
Why: Scamper over.
When: Sun.-Wed., 5:30-10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 5:30-11 p.m.
Where: 215 Charles St., Beacon Hill (617-536-2100).

WALK
Somerville Rock & Roll Yard Sale
What: Score vinyl records, vintage clothing, and homemade treats like vegan cupcakes while listening to music from local bands and DJs.
Why: You’re hard-core.
When: Sat., 3-7 p.m. Rain date, Sun.
Where: Union Square Plaza, 90 Union Square, Somerville.