Of course, nothing could replace a mother’s love. But these weekend picks come damn close.

SEE
Wake Capture
What: Liz Ward’s installation turns the beauty of the butterfly into art.
Why: It’s so fly.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Dunn and Brown Contemporary, 5020 Tracy St., Uptown (214-521-4322).

BUY
Dian Malouf Sample Sale
What: Local designer deeply discounts her rings, bracelets, and pendants for a few days.
Why: All that glitters is gold (and silver, too).
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 3425 University Blvd., University Park (214-520-3123).

GO
Taste of Addison
What: Sample food from local restaurants like Genghis Grill, Mr. Sushi, and TwoRows.
Why: We think you can stomach it.
When: Fri., 5-11 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Dr., Addison (972-450-2851).

HEAR
Red Young
What: One-man band plays jazz favorites with his mouth organ.
Why: It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.
Where: Jazz Under the Stars at the Dallas Museum of Art, in the Ross Ave. Plaza, 1717 N. Harwood St., Downtown (214-922-1200).

EAT
Mother’s Day at the Mansion
What: Brunch, to the tune of French toast with blueberry compote, lobster and asparagus quiche, and herb-crusted striped bass.
Why: She’s gotta have it.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: The Mansion on Turtle Creek, 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd., Turtle Creek (214-559-2100).