Dallas - February 07, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s a fashion frenzy this weekend.

SHOP
Elizabeth Showers Sample Sale
What: Last chance to save on the designer’s vintage pieces and discontinued 18-karat gold jewelry as she makes room for her spring collection.
Why: Make a splash.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 2727 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy., ste. 212 (214-879-9944).

F.I.G. Finale Sale
What: Get up to 75 percent off designer merch at Fashion Industry Gallery’s annual blowout sale.
Why: Cheap, cheap.
When: Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 1807 Ross Ave. (214-748-4344).

PLAN AHEAD
Buy Fashion at the Park Tickets
What: Snag a seat to view 2008 spring, summer, and prefall collections by fifteen top designers like Giorgio Armani, Oscar de la Renta, and Carolina Herrera.
Why: Waiting may cramp your style.
When: Before they sell out.
Where: Tickets at the NorthPark Center Concierge (outside Neiman Marcus on level 1), 8687 N. Central Expwy. (214-363-7441) or online at tix.extremetix.com.

TIE ONE ON
Couture Caviar Aprons
What: A trunk show of handmade, vintage-inspired aprons in fabrics like silk dupioni and dotted Swiss that are almost too haute for the kitchen.
Why: Turn up the heat.
When: Sat., 2-6 p.m.
Where: Rich Hippie, 5350 W. Lovers Ln., Inwood Village (214-358-1968)

DISCOVER
Nelo
What: Listen to these Austin boys jam, and you’ll understand why their star is on the rise.
Why: You’ll heart them.
When: Sat., 9 p.m.
Where: Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. (214-824-9933). Tickets online at tickets.granadatheater.com.

EXPERIENCE
U2 3D
What: Pounding surround sound and 3-D effects put you smack in the middle of U2’s Vertigo tour in this larger-than-life film.
Why: Even better than the real thing (or almost as good).
When: Thru Feb. 14. Showtimes online at cinemark.com.
Where: Cinemark IMAX Theater, 11819 Webb Chapel Rd. (972-247-8172).