Dallas - March 15, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

There’s gold in them there thrills.

BUY
Home, James
What: Recently opened store stocks flatware, linens, and gifts like the East Hampton original.
Why: There’s no place like it.
When: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 4514 Travis St., Uptown (214-528-0700).

HEAR
Scissor Sisters
What: New York group stylishly mixes pop, glam rock, and disco.
Why: Shear entertainment.
When: Thurs., 7 p.m.
Where: Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar, Downtown. Tickets available online at ticketmaster.com.

SEE
Graffiti Love
What: Last weekend to see twenty works by British artist Adam Ball, who uses nature, light, and childhood memories as inspiration.
Why: Make your mark.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Goss Gallery, 2500 Cedar Springs Rd. (214-696-0555).

DO
Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade
What: Time for annual drunken fest celebrating, er, green beer.
Why: It’s one lean, green drinking machine.
When: Sat., 11 a.m. until you’re cut off.
Where: Greenville Ave., b/t Blackwell St. & Yale Blvd., Lower Greenville.

GO
Mess with Texas
What: Music groups (like The Gossip, The Black Angels, and The Apples in Stereo) and comedians (such as David Cross, Zach Galifianakis, and Brian Posehn) come together for a free two-day festival.
Why: It’s a fine one you’ve gotten yourself into.
When: Fri. & Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Red Seven, 611 E. 7th St., Austin.