Feed your mind and the rest will follow.
EAT
Eat Your Heart Out 2009
What: Area chefs and homegrown musicians unveil a potent one-two punch of food and tunes benefiting Boston nonprofits.
Why: Listen to your gut.
When: Sun., 6-11 p.m.
Where: Church, 69 Kilmarnock St., Fenway. Info at 857-350-3434.
Locke-Ober Lunch Menu Returns
What: The granddaddy of three-martini repasts returns with old-timey entrees (Cobb salad, filet mignon and baked stuffed shrimp) available prix fixe and a la carte.
Why: You’re a working lady (who lunches).
When: Thurs. & Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: 3 Winter Pl., Downtown (617-542-1340).
PRIMP (and GIVE)
James Joseph Salon Cut-a-Thon
What: Groom flyaways with a $50 cut and style (normally $65 and up). One hundred percent of proceeds benefits local kitty rescue organization Animal Umbrella.
Why: You’re one cool cat.
When: Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 30 Newbury St., Back Bay (617-266-7222). Mention Animal Umbrella when making appointment. Cash only.
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Swirl, Sample Sales by DailyCandy
What: Our new sample sale e-commerce site with clothes and accessories from editors’ favorite designers at up to 80 percent off.
Why: DailyCandy subscribers get first dibs (and we’re giving away $100 gift cards to 100 early members).
When: Beta site (and first sale) launches Nov. 16.
Where: Online at swirl.com.
GO
Provincetown Restaurant Week Gallery Stroll
What: Showrooms dole out pre-dinner culture and wine to inaugurate the foodie event.
Why: Art before liquor.
When: Sat., 5-8 p.m.
Where: Commercial St., Provincetown. Info at 508-487-3298.
DRINK
Beer Summit Harvest Fest
What: Sample autumnal and off-the-beaten-path suds from more than 45 small and regional brewers.
Why: You’re smarter than the average beer.
When: Sat., 12:30-4 p.m. & 5:30-9 p.m.
Where: Park Plaza Castle, 130 Columbus Ave., Back Bay. Info at 888-945-2337.
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