Dallas - January 24, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s a Texas version of the winter blues this weekend.

SHOP
The Blues Jean Bar
What: Grab a beer; nab a discount ranging from 5-30 percent off your purchase.
Why: Paying full price is a sobering experience.
When: Thru Jan. 31. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 6810 Snider Plz. (214-368-5326).

L. Bartlett Moving Sale
What: Bid farewell to the store’s old location (they’re moving across the street) and snag up to 50 percent off on all merch.
Why: Change is good.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 3839 McKinney Ave., ste. 155, West Village (214-521-3500).

HEAR
Jackson Eli
What: Croon along as the bluesy rocker belts out tunes that’ll make you want to two-step. Or polka. Or something.
Why: Don’t just sit there.
When: Sat., 9 p.m.
Where: The Ginger Man, 2718 Boll St. (214-754-8771).

GO
Hooch & Pooch
What: Nibble on delicious down-home bites paired with poochinis at the swanky annual benefit for Kitchen Dog Theater.
Why: Two words: doggie bags.
When: Sat., 8:30 p.m.
Where: The MAC, 3120 McKinney Ave. Tickets at the door or online at ticketweb.com.

DO
The Paws Cause
What: Lap up cocktails and get your paws on designer duds for Fifi and Fido at the silent auction benefiting the SPCA.
Why: A doggone good time.
When: Sun., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Sambuca, 2120 McKinney Ave. (214-744-0820)