Dallas - February 15, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Love will keep these picks together.

EAT
Empty Bowls
What: For a $25 donation, dine on dishes from restaurants like Veuve, Kitchen 1924, and Bread Winners to benefit the North Texas Food Bank.
Why: Get your fill.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Downtown (214-330-1396).
Tickets available at the door.

HEAR
Big Head Todd and the Monsters
What: Former college band known for its live shows in the ’90s comes to town.
Why: Head on over.
When: Sat. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Where: Gypsy Tea Room Ballroom, 2548 Elm St., Deep Ellum. Tickets online at frontgatetickets.com.

SEE
A Fair to Remember
What: Catch the premiere of a documentary about the great State Fair of Texas.
Why: You’re feeling a little corny.
When: Reception, Thurs., 6:30 p.m.; movie, 7:15 p.m. ($25); free screenings, Sat., 2 p.m. & Sun., 3 p.m.
Where: Hall of State, 3939 Grand Ave., Fair Park (214-421-4500 ext. 101).

BUY
F.I.G. Finale
What: New stores such as Kacky & Carl, Linus, and Armhole join the ranks for an end-of-season blowout with discounts up to 75 percent.
Why: It’s a clothes call.
When: Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Fashion Industry Gallery, 1807 Ross Ave., Downtown (214-748-4344 ext. 323)

Uptown Country’s First Big Sale
What: Store-wide discounts up to 40 percent on items like linens and pillows by Pine Cone Hill and Carolyn Westbrook.
Why: Savings in the city.
When: Begins Thurs. Thru Feb. 24. Mon-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 3419 Milton Ave., University Park (877-232-2042).