Dallas - July 06, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Sorry to disappoint, loverboy. Everybody’s really been working for this weekend.

GO
World Series of Video Games 
What: Cyber athletes move one step closer to the prize in six circuits of Xbox and PC games.
Why: The geeks come out at night.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: The Gaylord Texan, 1501 Texas Trail, Grapevine (817-778-1000).

Parker County Peach Festival
What: Dishes and drinks (cobbler, tea, and juleps) pay tribute to the fuzzy fruit.
Why: It’s peachy keen.
When: Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Historic Downtown Weatherford, 1 Courthouse Sq., Weatherford (888-594-3801).

DO
Ballroom Group Classes
What: Learn to rumba, cha-cha, merengue, and salsa in five weeks — with or without a partner.
Why: Get into the swing of things.
When: Sun., 5-6 p.m.
Where: Rhythm Room, 2714 ½ Greenville Ave., Lower Greenville (214-228-4454).

Taste of Dallas
What: Sample some of the city’s best food from restaurants like Texas Land & Cattle, RJ Mexican Cuisine, and Landry’s.
Why: Eat your heart out.
When: Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun., noon-9:30 p.m.
Where: West End, 208 N. Market St., West End (214-741-7185).

EAT
Running of the Bulls
What: Dress up in red and white and sample wines and tapas from Spain, plus live music and flamenco.
Why: It’s time to settle your beef, olé!
When: Sat., 5-10 p.m.
Where: Cafe Madrid, 4501 Travis St., Travis Walk (214-528-1731).