Dallas - April 16, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Foot the bill.

BUY
Tod’s Spring Jellies
What: The famous shoemaker steps out of the box with its first nonleather soles.
Why: Thru Sun., 10 percent of proceeds kick back to DIFFA Dallas, which raises funds to fight HIV/AIDS.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 8687 N. Central Expy., ste. 1312, NorthPark Center (214-363-6600).

PARTY
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
What: Local girl about town Jennifer Miller guest deejays while Bon Appetit-rated mixologist Lucy Brennan customizes cocktails for adventurous sippers.
Why: It’s a tall order.
When: Sat. Doors open at 8 p.m.; DJ, 11 p.m.
Where: PM Nightlife Lounge, 1530 Main St. (214-261-4501).

SHOP
Missoni Home Trunk Show
What: The spring/summer bedding and bath collection is up for grabs along with beach items like robes, towels, and bags.
Why: Take a printout of this e-mail to receive 20 percent off.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Stanley Korshak Gifts & Home, 500 Crescent Ct., b/t Cedar Springs Rd. & Maple Ave., ste. 100 (214-871-3620).

SEE
Tokyo
What: The stunning cinematic exploration of the Japanese capital’s overcrowded streets ponders the question, do we shape cities or do cities shape us?
Why: It’s reel good.
When: Opens Fri.
Where: Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln. (214-841-4712). Tickets online at fandango.com.

HEAR
North Texas Jazz Festival
What: Performances by big bands and local groups, as well as free clinics and classes taught by UNT’s top music faculty.
Why: It’s jazzy fresh.
When: Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 14315 Midway Rd., Addison. Tickets at 972-450-6251.

GO
Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival
What: Belly up to Austin’s four-day vino and grub bonanza, which includes tastings and discussions.
Why: Salt Lick Vineyards’s Sunday Fair featuring cooking demos, Texas wines, and a BBQ feast.
When: Thurs.-Sun.
Where: Locations at texaswineandfood.org.

Clarification: It was a regular whodunit, but we got to the bottom of things. While the Dolly Python shop-in-a-shop mentioned in yesterday’s story is stocked by Ahab Bowen employees, it is not directly associated with the Uptown boutique. Case closed.

  Do-Gooder