Miami - October 26, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

In honor of the cultural season’s shift into full throttle, we’re raising the curtain on the Miami Weekend Guide. Art, theater, music, roller dancing classes — there’s more to life than bottle service. Time to drink in the fun.

SEE
City Beneath the Sea
What: Pablo Cano’s annual production has an under-the-sea theme this year, bringing to life fantastical marionettes created from found objects.
Why: String is in the air.
When: Sat. & Sun. Also Nov. 11, 12, 18 & 19; Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10 & 23.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami (305-893-6211).

Cocaine Cowboys
What: Hometown boy Billy Corben’s documentary on the history of Miami’s cocaine wars.
Why: Makes Miami Vice look like Romper Room.
When: Opens Fri.
Where: Local theaters.

HEAR
Augusten Burroughs
What: The author speaks about his memoir-turned-movie, Running with Scissors.
Why: Because mom said not to.
When: Tonight, 8 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Theatre, 541 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. Tickets at 305-442-4408.

DO
Free Pumpkin Hair Treatments
What: Get washed, conditioned, and styled with everyone’s favorite fall ingredient.
Why: You’re bored out of your gourd.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: GBS, The Beauty Store, 18545 W. Dixie Hwy., Aventura (305-931-5291).

BUY
Paul Jacober Trunk Show
What: The graphic designer’s new T-shirt line pays homage to local landmarks.
Why: You heart Miami.
When: Tonight, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Viaggi, 1140 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach (305-674-9170).