Dallas - July 30, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Do the robot.

PLAY
Kidrobot
What: The cult fave artsy toy and apparel biz opens a minishop at Mockingbird Station.
Why: Launch party with pop art illustrator Huck Gee.
When: Grand opening, Thurs., 6 p.m.
Where: 5307 E. Mockingbird Ln. (214-887-6226).

PARTY
’70s Disco Fever Soiree
What: Woodstock flashback at Hotel ZaZa complete with groovy tunes and retro sips and bites like Jiffy Pop and candy cigarettes.
Why: Costumes encouraged.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.
Where: Urban Oasis, 2332 Leonard St. (214-468-8399).

SHOP
Revolving Door Sample Sale
What: Bottom-barrel prices on Texas labels like Abi Ferrin, Rachelle Dauphinée Jewelry, and Fortune Denim.
Why: Gimme door.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1409 S. Lamar St., ste. 103.

I.B.C. Design Studio Sidewalk Sale
What: The new luxe bedding shop (and manufacturing home to Dallas-based Isabella Collection) marks overstock linens 25-75 percent off.
Why: Sheet happens.
When: Thurs., 3-6 p.m.
Where: 2000 Greenville Ave. (214-515-9109).

TASTE
Love Shack So7
What: The famous Fort Worth burger and entertainment venue welcomes a little sister with new twists like the Love Bird chicken sandwich and a hopscotch court.
Why: Cookoff with Top Chef’s Ilan Hall and Richard Blais, Sun., 3-6 p.m.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-midnight; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 817 Matisse St., ste. 445, Fort Worth (817-348-9655).

BOOK
The Spa at The Stoneleigh Manicure Special
What: Receive a free minimani with any pedi appointment.
Why: Foot the bill.
When: Thru Sept. 3. Sun., Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 2927 Maple Ave. (214-871-7111).