Dallas - April 13, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Hop to it, Peter Cottontail. This bunny trail’s headed to San Antonio.

DO
Ghost Hunt
What: Alamo City Paranormal’s walking tours find the city’s scariest apparitions.
Why: That’s the spirit.
When: Daily, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Meet in front of the defenders monument, The Alamo, 300 Alamo Plaza (210-348-6640). Reservations required.

SEE
Mission 4 Drive-In
What: Nostalgia junkies can catch a movie on the only operational outdoor theater in town.
Why: A real screen legend.
When: After sunset.
Where: 3100 Roosevelt Ave. Tickets and show times at 210-496-2221.

BUY
Angelita
What: Owner Jean Pace (of picante sauce fame) will bargain with you for hand-picked sterling silver jewelry from Mexico and Texas.
Why: Her stuff’s not made in New Jersey.
When: Pace is usually at the store Sat., Sun. & Tues., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Otherwise, it’s priced as marked.)
Where: 418 Paseo de la Villita, La Villita (210-224-8362).

American Vintage Company
What: Rummage through great finds like Missoni sweaters, Gucci tops, and St. John dresses.
Why: It’s the pick of the litter.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 7700 Broadway, Alamo Heights (210-832-0700).

Becky’s Custom Piñatas and Flowers
What: Send in your photo (kids, pets, political figures), and Becky’s artisans will duplicate it in about two weeks.
Why: There’s a fine line between love and crepe.
When: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 615 Cupples Rd. (210-432-5342).