Dallas - June 07, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Crazy rain storms, hungry mosquitoes, and oppressive heat? Touche, summer. Touche.

TRY
Something Different
What: Sample limited-edition gelato flavors like Mediterranean sea salt caramel, strawberry celery, and mango cucumber.
Why: Get the scoop.
When: Anytime you need a good lickin’.
Where: Paciugo, 3699 McKinney Ave., West Village (214-219-2665); 3030 Olive St., Victory Park (214-220-1200); 1030 NorthPark Center (214-692-0600).

EAT
Olivella’s
What: Newly opened pizza joint serves authentic pies with unusual topping like speck, sopressata, and bresaola.
Why: It’s a toss up.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 pSun., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 3406 McFarlin Blvd., University Park (214-528-7070).

DO
Italia
What: Outdoor festival with regional cuisine, strolling accordianists, and a bocce ball tournament.
Why: Now that’s Italian.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle, Addison (800-233-4766).

PUT
Some Stars in Your Eyes
What: See the family-friendly Space Jam while relaxing on the water during Flick and Float.
Why: Ride the wave.
When: Fri. Movie starts at 8 p.m.
Where: The Wet Zone, 5304 Main St., Rowlett (972-412-6266).

PLAY
M.A.S.H.
What: Find out if you’ll live in a mansion, apartment, shack, or house in this online version of the schoolyard favorite.
Why: The choice is not yours.
When: Whenever you need to go back to the future.
Where: Online at dollarshort.org.