Dallas - September 24, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Party it up.

DO
All About Uptown Festival
What: Hit your favorite stomping grounds for food, drinks, live music, historic tours, and a parade celebrating the trolley car’s 100th birthday.
Why: Makes you feel hood.
When: Sat. Parade, 10 a.m.; festival, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Parade, McKinney Ave., b/t Oak Grove & Maple Aves.; festival, Fairmount St., b/t McKinney Ave. & Howell St.

EAT
Greek Food Festival
What: Sink your teeth into honey-drenched baklava. Don’t mind the live music and traditional dances (opa!). Do love the marketplace of imports and original art.
Why: Greek it.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 13555 Hillcrest Rd. (972-991-1166).

SAVE
Autumn Renewal Event
What: For a limited time, Spa Habitat in West Village offers its 35-minute Little Green Facial and Little Green Massage for $49.
Why: Fall into relaxation mode.
When: Thru Oct. 15. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 3699 McKinney Ave., ste. 304 (214-522-9989).

GIVE
Lions, Tigers & Cougars Fundraiser
What: A silent auction supporting PrideRock Wildlife Refuge with plum prizes like beauty treatments, a hotel stay, and dinner for eight at Nana.
Why: Cocktails and bites provided by Hendrick’s Gin and Tillman’s Roadhouse.
When: Thurs., 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: The Apartment, 1444 Oak Lawn Ave., ste. 206 (214-749-0400).

SHOP
Dallas Rock Stars
What: The Shak cranks out bevvies, live tunes, and jewels by local designers such as Elizabeth Showers, Rachelle Dauphinée, and Amanda Sterett.
Why: Tune in.
When: Fri., 6-8 p.m.
Where: 500 Crescent Ct., ste. 100 (214-871-3641).

TASTE
Durigutti Wine
What: Cork hosts a fully loaded $5 tasting session with the Argentinean vino maker.
Why: Wine not?
When: Thurs., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: 3636 McKinney Ave., ste. 170 (214-780-0373).

Photo: Courtesy of All About Uptown Festival