Dallas - July 09, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Finders cheapers.

PARTY
Rock the Block
What: Food, drinks, and live bands (The King Bucks; The O’s; Here, in Arms) at Primo’s and The Quarter Bar.
Why: Tickets benefit UT Southwestern Medical Center and Kidd’s Kids, which sends chronically and terminally ill children and their families to Disney World.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 3301-3309 McKinney Ave.

SHOP
Indie Shop Soiree
What: Twenty-plus local designers (Della Rae, Textile Fetish, Foxy Fusions) mark wares up to 70 percent off. Plus, cocktails, chocolates, and a live DJ.
Why: Freebies from bites to beauty booty.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. (214-978-2583). Tickets online at indieshopsoiree.com.

Krimson & Klover Sidewalk Sale
What: Up to 60 percent off contemporary designers like Tibi, Shoshanna, Charlotte Ronson, and Plenty by Tracy Reese with Bellinis and wine.
Why: Paint the town red.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 3111 Cole Ave., ste. 101 (214-871-2334).

Paper or Plastik Summer Collection Launch
What: The local graphic T-shirt label unveils its new looks, which are all hand distressed and made in Texas.
Why: Free bites, sips, and gift with purchase.
When: Thurs., 7-9 p.m.
Where: Uptown Couture, 3304 Cole Ave., ste. 169 (214-880-0045).

EAT
Brunch at Dragonfly
What: Luxe comfort foods like berry crepes with Grand Marnier, lobster sliders, chicken-fried steak and eggs, and French toast with brown sugar-glazed bananas.
Why: The ZaZa Bennies topped with smoked salmon, ham, sauteed spinach, or chipotle barbecue beef.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: 2332 Leonard St. (214-468-8399).

Bastille Day at Hotel St. Germain
What: A French feast (we’re not kidding) of smoked salmon, garlic lamb, steamed artichokes, crayfish, potatoes dauphinoise, and mini fruit tarts with a handful of wines and champagne.
Why: Franc-o-full.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.
Where: 2516 Maple Ave. R.S.V.P. to 214-871-2516.