May 8, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

In honor of No Socks Day, get out this weekend for a breath of fresh air.

ESCAPE
Barefoot at the Belmont
What: The Belmont Hotel kicks off its poolside summer music series with the Doug Burr band.
Why: You can’t get enough of those Belmontinis.
When: Thurs., 9 p.m.
Where: 901 Fort Worth Ave., Oak Cliff (877-476-3378). Tickets online at bendstudio.com.

SHOP
Jacqueline Rose
What: Designer Jacqueline Hardy is in town touting her line of vintage belts, cuffs, and necklaces with drinks on hand.
Why: Wine and jewelry, why not?
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Blues Jean Bar, 6810 Snider Plz. Blvd., University Park (214-368-5326).

PARTY
Kessler Woods with Positive Space
What: The contemporary home community is hosting a party in one of its dwellings with furniture from the sleek showroom, DJ, and candid photo booth.
Why: Mod decor makes you drool.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 715 Kessler Woods Trail, Oak Cliff (214-749-1080).

EAT
Taste Addison
What: More than 50 restaurants show off their skills while celeb chefs (Ted Allen, Tre Wilcox) and music acts (The Black Crowes, Gavin DeGraw) rock out at this annual celebration.
Why: Chinese lion dancers will be performing. Need we say more?
When: Fri., 5 p.m.-midnight; Sat., noon-midnight; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Dr. (972-450-2851).

INDULGE
ZaSpa
What: Hotel ZaZa’s spa introduces two new decadent chocolate treatments — the Sinfully Sweet Cocoa Scrub and the Cocoa Cocoon body wrap — just in time for Mother’s Day.
Why: You’re craving some cocoa.
When: Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 2332 Leonard St., Uptown (214-550-9492).