Miami - July 31, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Is that meat in your pocket, or do you want to make sweet love to the weekend?

EAT
Barbequlooza
What: Johnny V Las Olas offers a $40 prix fixe with summery cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and standout BBQ.
What: Johnny be good.
When: Thurs., 7 p.m.
Where: 625 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (954-761-7920).

DRIVE
Key Largo Food & Wine Festival
What: A weeklong event filled with vino tastings, cooking demonstrations, seafood, and sunsets.
Why: Keep it low-key.
When: Fri.-Aug. 9.
Where: See schedule for locations.

HEAR
Rock the Bells
What: Nas, Mos Def, Method Man, Ghostface, and the like hit Miami for the hip-hop fest.
Why: Be for whom the bell tolls.
When: Sat., noon-midnight.
Where: Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd. Tickets online at rockthebells.ticketanimal.com.

SEND
Idiomsyncrasies
What: Mixed metaphor cards with darling illustrations drawn by local artist.
Why: You’re a wild card.
When: Your e-mail is down.
Where: Online at etsy.com.

VEG
Spa Deal
What: SoFlo locals get 30 percent off weekday treatments at the swank Espa spa.
Why: Saving money is relaxing.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Acqualina Resort & Spa, 17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach (305-918-6844).

SMELL
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
What: This weekend marks the start of free Sundays at the park.
Why: Stop and smell the roses.
When: Thru Sept. 28. Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables (305-667-1651).