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The Weekend Guide

What you do this weekend’s no bunny’s business but your own.

SEE
The Night of the White Pants
What:
Homegrown girl Amy Talkington’s comedy about a fictional Dallas power broker makes its opening run.
Why: Hold onto your seats.
When: Opens Fri.
Where: Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln., Mockingbird Station (214-841-4700).

DO
Pooch Parade and Costume Contest

What: Dress Fifi up in all her finery for a chance to win categories like best dressed, best big dog, and best little dog.
Why: Fur your eyes only.
When: Sun. Registration, 11 a.m.; SPCA Parade of Adoptable Pets, 12:45 p.m.; parade, 1 p.m.
Where: Lee Park, 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd., Turtle Creek (214-352-1881).

EAT
Top Pot Doughnuts
What: One of Seattle’s favorite confections — in flavors like classic glazed and chocolate — comes to town.
Why: It’s what you bake of it.
When: Anytime you need an ace in the hole.
Where: The nearest Starbucks.

ENTER
Kids Holiday Card Contest
What:
Pier 1 will turn two drawings (by kids 13 and under) into UNICEF holiday cards. Proceeds from sales benefit the nonprofit.
Why: All part of a grand design.
When: Thru Apr. 11.
Where: Forms available online; by calling 800-245-4595; or at Pier 1 Kids, 2787 Preston Rd., Frisco (214-387-0109).

EXPERIENCE
The Open Road

What: See some of the state’s craziest attractions such as Aurora’s space alien cemetery, Amarillo’s Cadillac Ranch, or Houston’s beer can house.
Why: Roam if you want to.
When: Anytime you crave the wind in your hair.
Where: Anywhere you want it.

Location
Robert E. Lee Park
3400 Turtle Creek Blvd
bt Lemmon Ave & N Hall St
Dallas, TX 75219
5321 E Mockingbird Ln
@ Mockingbird Station
Dallas, TX 75206
214-841-4713
MAP IT!