Dallas - March 22, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You deserve a break today.

SEE
Love Hotels
What: Misty Keasler’s photographs peak inside Japan hotels with oddly themed rooms designed for intimacy.
Why: New objects of your affection.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m-6 p.m.
Where: Photographs Do Not Bend Gallery, 1202 Dragon St., ste. 103, Design District (214-969-1852).

AFI Dallas International Film Festival
What: Inaugural year showcases movie-making talent from around the world. Bring food cans for the North Texas Food Bank and get reduced admission.
Why: Seeing is believing.
When: Thru Apr. 1.
Where: The Magnolia, 3699 McKinney Ave., Uptown (214-520-0098); Inwood Theatre, 5458 W. Lovers Ln., Inwood Village (214-352-4959); Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St., Downtown (214-969-5807); Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln., Mockingbird Station (214-841-4700).

BUY
Billy Reid Warehouse and Sample Sale
What: Apparel, accessories, and shoes from the men’s and women’s fall collections discounted up to 75 percent.
Why: A clothes call.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Billy Reid Corporate Office, 3720 Canton St., ste. 104, Fair Park (214-821-1010).

Elizabeth Showers Stock and Sample Sale
What: The designer’s making room for her latest creations, so save up to 75 percent on necklaces, earrings, and more from her previous collections.
Why: When it rains, it pours.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Elizabeth Showers Studio, 2277 Monitor St., Design District (214-879-9944).

HEAR
Kinky Friedman
What: Former Texas gubernatorial candidate performs to benefit his Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch.
Why: Paws to consider it.
When: Sat. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Poor David’s Pub, 1313 S. Lamar St., Downtown (214-565-1295). Tickets online at frontgatetickets.com.