April 17, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Saturday’s National Record Store Day. Spin your weekend right round.

DANCE
Sweat Records Turns 3
What: The indie music store throws a birthday bash with live performances, DJs, wine and cake, CD freebies, and an after-party at Churchill’s next door.
Why: It’s the magic number.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.
Where: 5505 NE 2nd Ave. (305-758-5862 ext. 5).

HEAR
EarthFest
What: Grab blankets, bongos, and some crunchy friends for music and a drum circle at Crandon Park.
Why: Green is your color.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne.

SHOP
Tent Sale
What: Live music and 50-80 percent off designers like Trina Turk, Alice + Olivia, Robert Rodriguez, and more at Green Grass.
Why: Score some grass.
When: Fri., 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: 54 SW 10th St., Brickell (305-373-7423). R.S.V.P. to events@greengrasshouse.com for 10 percent off new merch.

SEE
Inside In Style
What: The mag throws a beach party with fashion shows, makeovers, spa treatments, and giveaways to benefit the Junior League of Miami.
Why: It’s what’s inside that counts.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Ocean Dr. & 11th St., Miami Beach. Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

RUN
AIDS Walk Miami
What: Run (or rollerblade) for the cause; then dance for it to the tunes of DJ Hiro from Life Project.
Why: One step at a time.
When: Sun., registration, 8 a.m.; after-party, 10 a.m.
Where: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., hall d.

DRINK
Champagne Thursdays at Badrutt’s Place
What: Go for the complimentary bubbly (ladies only); stay for the $75 prix fixe dinner for two.
Why: There’s food in the champagne room.
When: Thurs., champers, 6:30-8 p.m.; dinner, 6:30 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 1250 S. Miami Ave. (305-415-0070).