Miami - June 05, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Shhh. What’s that noise?

LISTEN
Pure Imagination Live
What: WVUM 90.5’s old-timey radio show goes live with tales, tunes, and tasty vegan chili.
Why: TV rots the brain.
When: Sat., 9 p.m.
Where: Sweat Records, 5505 NE Second Ave. (305-758-5862 ext. 5).

EAT
Coral Gables Restaurant Week
What: The Miracle Mile opens its pearly gates with prix fixe menus at nabe faves like Ortanique on the Mile, Fleming’s, and newbie Por Fin.
Why: Tastes great, less money.
When: Thru June 15.
Where: Coral Gables. To find restaurants, go to coralgablesrestaurantweek.com.

DONATE
Living Library
What: Hands on Miami wants books (English, Creole, or Spanish) to build a library for rural migrants, seasonal farmworkers, and other low-income families.
Why: Reading is fundamental.
When: Sat., 9:30 a.m.-noon.
Where: Centro Campesino Farmworker Center, 35801 SW 186th Ave., Florida City.

ROOT
EuroCup 2008
What: Watch toned ballers kick off the rowdy soccer tourney while sipping cocktails at 25 percent off.
Why: It’s a score.
When: Sat.-June 29, noon-5 p.m.
Where: Segafredo Brickell, 1421 S. Miami Ave. (305-577-9809).

DRINK
Microbrew Block Party
What: Eat, listen to Live Bait, and taste a variety of ales to benefit The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.
Why: Join the building block.
When: Sat., 6-10 p.m.
Where: Miracle Mile & Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables (305-243-3863).