Boston - October 22, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s fall or nothing.

EAT
The World of Sausage
What: Chef Tim Wiechmann cooks a six-course banger bonanza of the curious (ice cream sausages) and the sublime (kielbasa, kielbasa). A full veggie menu is available for carnophobes.
Why: Let him slip you the big one.
When: Tonight, 5-10 p.m.
Where: T.W. Food, 377 Walden St., Cambridge (617-864-4745). Reservations required.

SHOP
Acquire One-Year Anniversary Party
What: The beloved home store throws a bash with Neptune Oyster bivalves, bubbly, and new furniture and accessories.
Why: Buy the buy.
When: Fri., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 61 Salem St., North End (867-362-7380).

DRINK
Salem Harvest Fest
What: The finest of ferments, including local craft beers, wines, and mead, along with Pamplemousse cheeses and Upper Crust pizzas.
Why: Make hooray from sunshine
When: Sat., 2-6 p.m.
Where: Salem Y Ballroom, 294 Essex St., Salem (978-745-2900).

White Chrome First Barista Throwdown
What: Local latte slingers compete to see who’s most buzz worthy. Average Joes enjoy the (free) fruits of their labor.
Why: Escape the grind.
When: Sat., 2-9 p.m.
Where: Flat Black Coffee Company, 1906 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester (617-825-1440).

GROOVE
Dance! Dance! Party! Party!
What: It’s ladies night at the booze-free, anything-goes freestyle dance party. (No boys allowed.)
Why: Oh, girls, they wanna have fun.
When: Sun., 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: The Brookline Academy of Dance, 136 Westbourne Terr., (617-277-1139).

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