Dallas - August 21, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Tantalize those champagne taste buds on a beer budget.

SIP
Sizzling Summer Cocktail Hour
What: The Mansion Bar dishes half-price specialty cocktails by in-house mixologist Michael Martensen.
Why: If only for the Passion Lily Martini.
When: Every Thurs.-Sept. 25, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd. (214-559-2100).

STOCK UP
Bliss Blowout Sale
What: Up to 70 percent off a heap of beauty booty.
Why: Feel blissful.
When: Thru Sun.
Where: W Dallas, 2440 Victory Ln., 16th flr. (214-953-6200).

SAVE
Movida Student Discount
What: Trendy women’s fashion boutique takes 10 percent off purchases with a student ID.
Why: Classes start Monday.
When: Thru Aug. 31.
Where: 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln., ste. 130, Mockingbird Station (214-821-8669).

SHOP
FIG Finale
What: The city’s best boutiques hole up under one roof to offer up to 75 percent off.
Why: Mention DailyCandy Deal when buying your ticket and get one free.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1807 Ross Ave. Tickets at 214-748-4344.

INDULGE
Beer, Brats and Wine
What: West Village tasting with specialty beers, German wine, bratwurst, and potato salad.
Why: The $20 door fee supports Autism Speaks.
When: Sat., 3-6 p.m.
Where: Cork Wines, 3636 McKinney Ave., ste. 170 (214-780-0373).

BROWSE
St. Bernard Sports Clear Out the Dog Sale
What: Thirty to 75 percent off apparel, equipment, skiwear, and accessories.
Why: Do Christmas in August.
When: Thru Sept. 1. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 5570 W. Lovers Ln., ste. 388, Inwood Vil. (214-357-9700).