Miami - July 12, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Happy Bastille Day: hip, hip beret!

SHOP
Mara Hoffman Sample Sale
What: Save 30-70 percent on the designer’s spring/summer line.
Why: It’s anybody’s dress.
When: Fri. & Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Townhouse Hotel, 150 20th St., Miami Beach. Info at 212-505-3020.

HELP (and PARTY)
Beach Rescue Project
What: Restore dunes, celebrate with free wine and entertainment.
Why: Strike up the sand.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-noon (cleanup); 7-9:30 p.m. (party).
Where: North Shore Open Space Park, 8500 Collins Ave. (cleanup); Quicksilver, 750 Collins Ave. (party). R.S.V.P. at barefootwine.com.

PRIMP
Hairspray Party
What: Iron your hair, dress up for kitschy pics, score free tickets to Hairspray the movie.
Why: Nice and teasy.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: GBS, 31 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale (954-763-9899).

CÉLÉBRER
Bastille Day Dinner
What: The Biltmore Hotel celebrates with specially paired wines and champagne.
Why: Skip it and you’ll be miserable.
When: Fri. & Sat., 6-10 p.m.
Where: Palme d’Or, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. R.S.V.P. at 305-445-8066 ext. 2418.

SANTÉ
Bastille Day Bubbles
What: Sip brut and rosé, nibble on gazpacho shooters and tuna tartare.
Why: It’s nothing to wine about.
When: Sat., 8-10 p.m.
Where: David Bouley Evolution, Etoile Lounge, 1669 Collins Ave. (305-604-6090).