Boston - August 13, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Ship to shore.

GO
Blue, the Inn on the Beach
What: Plan a getaway at the luxe Plum Island-meets-Miami Beach (yes, really) seaside gem.
Why: Blue heaven.
When: Traffic to the Cape’s got you down.
Where: 20 Fordham Way, Plum Island, Newbury (978-465-7171).

PARTY
Flip Flop Regatta
What: Listen to live music and sip Mount Gay rum pre- and post-race to raise money for The Ally Foundation, which works to end sexual violence.
Why: For sailors and landlubbers alike.
When: Tent parties, Fri. & Sat., 6-11 p.m. Regatta, Sat., noon-5 p.m. Complete schedule at flipflopregatta.com.
Where: Courageous Sailing Center, Pier 4, Charlestown Navy Yard.

DRINK
Eastern Standard Whiskey Smash Bash
What: Do you do when you sell your 21,000th house cocktail? You throw a party and enlist guest bartenders to serve and Barry Maiden and David Punch to cook.
Why: Get smashed.
When: Sun., 7 p.m.
Where: 528 Commonwealth Ave., Kenmore Square. Tix at 617-532-9100.

LEARN
Glass Bead Making
What: Shiny pellets on a string make for very pretty things.
Why: You’re usually so plastic.
When: Sat., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Marj Bates Studio, 28 Rebecca Rd., Scituate. Register at 617-267-4430 or online at bcae.org.

EAT
Fisherman’s Feast Barbecue at Prezza
What: Chefs from Stella, Nebo, and The Blue Ox put their spin on BBQ classics like steak tips and sausage.
Why: Get in the pit.
When: Fri.-Sun., 5-10 p.m.
Where: 24 Fleet St., North End (617-227-1577).