Dallas - May 14, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Shop to it.

SHOP
Etsy Dallas Spring Bash
What: A mega craft show of handmade creations from 50-plus local talents.
Why: Free goodie bags for the first 50 peeps.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: South Side on Lamar, 1409 S. Lamar St.

Shimmi Bikini Trunk Show
What: The new L.A.-based swimwear line ships its teeny, tiny two-pieces to Dallas.
Why: Downsizing is fashionable.
When: Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: V.O.D., 2418 Victory Park Ln. (214-754-0644).

CELEBRATE
Mei-Mei’s Fashionette’s Anniversary Party
What: Toast to the boutique’s birthday with sales (everything 20 percent off), bubbly, martinis, and a live DJ.
Why: Trousseau next door is marking select lingerie up to 50 percent off.
When: Sat., 6-8 p.m.
Where: 3699 McKinney Ave., ste. 103a, West Village (214-219-4300).

DO (and GIVE)
Boot Camps with a Purpose
What: The hour-long outdoor workout (with plyometrics and interval training) supports Paws in the City.
Why: We’re talking 100 percent of ticket sales, people.
When: Sat., 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Lee Park, 3301 Turtle Creek Blvd. Tickets $15. Cash or check only.

Katy Trail 5K
What: The race, along with a restaurant-packed picnic and live entertainment, raises money to maintain the popular pathway.
Why: Get racy.
When: Thurs. Registration, 4:30 p.m.; race, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave.

SUPPORT
Four Legged Fashion: Canine Meets Couture
What: Dallas’s Fashion Group International hosts a doggy fashion show benefit (threads by Abi Ferrin, Prashe, Todd Oldham, and more) with an open bar reception and live auction.
Why: The catwalk calls.
When: Fri., 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Dallas Trade Mart, The Grand Pavilion, 2100 N. Stemmons Fwy. Tickets online at fourleggedfashion.org.