Dallas - September 28, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Summer, meet unpredictable fall. Fall, meet perpetual summer. Can’t we all just get along?

EAT
Central 214
What: Celebrity chef Tom Fleming’s latest restaurant features American dishes like buttermilk fried sweet onion rings, lemon-herb crusted chicken, and mac and cheese.
Why: Eliminate the middle man.
When: Breakfast daily, 7-10:30 a.m.; dinner, Sun.-Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: 5680 N. Central Expwy., in the Hotel Palomar (214-520-7969).

DO
State Fair of Texas
What: Big Tex’s back for another year of games, food, and rides.
Why: Don’t miss it, don’t even be late.
When: Begins Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Daily thru Oct. 22.
Where: Fair Park, Grand Ave., at Robert B. Cullum Blvd. (214-565-9931).

EASL Art Heist
What: Emergency Artists’ Support League’s fundraiser gives ticket holders one minute to steal something from more than 140 works of art.
Why: Police yourself.
When: Sat., 6-10 p.m.
Where: South Side on Lamar, 1409 S. Lamar St., Downtown (888-563-2316).

HEAR
Cyndi Lauper
What: Baby-faced ’80s songstress sings her hits.
Why: Show your true colors.
When: Fri., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams Pkwy., Lakewood (214-821-7469). Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

BUY
Threads Reopens
What: Revamped men’s store unveils new look along with lines by Robert Graham, Lacoste, and Retro Sport.
Why: His daily dose of fibers.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 2633 McKinney Ave., Uptown (214-754-7066).