Dallas - July 16, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

See you at the movies!

WATCH
Asian Film Festival
What: More than 25 captivating features, from Hong Kong thrillers (opening night’s The Beast Stalker) to action movies and documentaries.
Why: Night watch.
When: Fri.-July 23. Showtimes at affd.bside.com.
Where: The Magnolia, 3699 McKinney Ave., ste. 100 (214-764-9106). Tickets online at affd.org.

MOVE
One-Day Dance Workshop
What: Learn choreography from the cast of the Tony-winning musical A Chorus Line, which is in town for Dallas Summer Musicals. (Advanced dancers only, please.)
Why: Observation tickets, too.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-noon.
Where: The Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St. R.S.V.P. to 214-969-7469.

TRY
Taste of the Mansion
What: The ritzy hotel dishes a three-course dinner for $49 at its resto or lantern-lit outdoor terrace. 
Why: Peanut butter torte for dessert.
When: Thru end of summer. Sun.-Wed., 6-10 p.m.
Where: 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd. R.S.V.P. to 214-443-4747.

HEAR
Hendrick
What: The dreamy Dallas band (think Radiohead meets Death Cab for Cutie) plays a CD release show with special guests Scott McCurry and Chris August.
Why: Music to the ears.
When: Sat., 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Where: Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. (214-824-9933). Tickets online at granadatheater.com.

CRASH
Belmont Hotel
What: The Party, Stay, and Play sleepover package starts at $109 a night.
Why: And it includes a $25 food and bev tab at the bar.
When: Thru Sept. 1. Sun.-Wed.
Where: 901 Fort Worth Ave. (214-393-2300).

SHOP
Claridge + King
What: The Houston-based women’s loungewear label launches cute and comfy boxers.
Why: Short and sweet.
When: Sleepytime.
Where: Tootsies,  8300 Preston Rd. (214-696-9993).

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