Dallas - April 03, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

In honor of National Welding Month, put the pedal to the metal.

DISCOVER
Young Masters
What: A moving exhibition created by 37 local high school students participating in the Advanced Placement Studio Arts Incentive Program.
Why: They’re almost famous.
When: Thru May 4. Tues. & Wed., Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St., at Ross Ave. (214-922-1200).

SHOP
Sale Girl Dallas
What: Scoop up favorites like Jovovich-Hawk and James Perse at 80 percent off.
Why: Sale away, sale away, sale away.
When: Fri., noon-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Embassy Suites Dallas, 14021 Noel Rd., at Spring Valley Rd. (214-526-2884).

HEAR
Okkervil River
What: The golden Austin band is performing with special guests Black Joe Lewis and the Honey Bears and Sarah Jaffe.
Why: You’re in for a wild river ride.
When: Sat., 9 p.m.
Where: Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave., at Martel St. (214-824-9933). Tickets online at tickets.granadatheater.com.

DRINK
Half-Priced Bottle Thursdays
What: Social is offering up vino for half price every Thursday night.
Why: You’re a boozy social butterfly.
When: Thurs., 5-10 p.m.
Where: 6101 Hillcrest Ave., at Binkley Ave. (214-219-2400).

ATTEND
The Big Send-Off
What: Support Bill Craig the eve before he sets off on an 800-mile bike ride from Dallas, Texas, to Dallas, Georgia, to raise money for shelters along the way.
Why: It’s time to end the euthanasia cycle.
When: Fri., 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Paws in the City, 3506 Cedar Springs Rd., at Sale St. Info at 214-350-7387.

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