Miami - July 17, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Skip the old hat.

SIP
Mad Hatters Tea Party
What: Wear your bowler to 1 Bleu for champagne and gourmet sandwiches (goat cheese, mascarpone, and fig) to benefit Dress for Success.
Why: You’d be mad to miss it.
When: Fri., 3-5 p.m.
Where: The Regent Bal Harbour, 10295 Collins Ave. R.S.V.P. to 305-444-1944 ext. 301.

WATCH
Siempre Flamenco
What: The Flamenco in the Sun festival hits Miami with spectacular choreography and pulsing beats.
Why: So they think they can dance.
When: Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: El Rincon at Casa Panza, 1620 SW 8th St. Tickets online at boxofficetickets.com. Info at 305-866-4387.

DRINK
Miami.com Happy Hour
What: Free cocktails and mingling at new Design District fave Pacific Time.
Why: Ain’t no party like a West Coast party.
When: Thurs., 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: 35 NE 40th St. (305-722-7369).

DANCE
Heathrow Lounge
What: Jamie Lidell and Induce perform at the new SoBe nightspot to celebrate Poplife’s ninth year.
Why: This Heathrow allows liquids.
When: Fri., 10 p.m.
Where: 681 Washington Ave. Tickets online at wantickets.com.

EAT
Giardino Gourmet Salads Opens
What: The Gables salad spot opens a beach location with fresh Cobbs, niçoises, Caesars, and the like.
Why: Go greens.
When: Daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 1444 Alton Rd. (305-673-9001).

SHOP
Christmas in July
What: Local designers host a house sale with Bianca Coletti from $50 and Gold Saturn tees from $30.
Why: You’ve been nice.
When: Sat., 2-5 p.m.
Where: 5875 SW 42nd Ter. (786-256-8729).