Miami - August 14, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

When the moon hits your eye and you eat apple pie, that’s the weekend.

SEE
Art and Pie
What: Eight by Eight, an exhibit of equally diminutive canvases debuts, as does the Purple Pie Company and its freshly baked sweets.
Why: It’s a slice of life.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.
Where: Pink Ghost, 21 W. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (954-616-1304).

GO
Full Moon Party
What: Head to the Keys for stilt walkers, flamethrowers, fireworks, and cocktails to celebrate the lunar splendor.
Why: You’re a raging lunatic.
When: Sat., 5 p.m.
Where: Morada Bay Beach Cafe, 81600 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada (305-664-0604).

EAT
Olympic Menu at Miss Yip
What: Gather your relay team and pass the four-person, $88.88 pupu platter of Beijing fare (Peking shrimp, Mongolian beef).
Why: Let the games begin.
When: Thru Sept. 1.
Where: 1661 Meridian Ave. (305-534-5488).

SHOP
The Scarlett Letter Sale
Where: The paper purveyors are moving and offering 50 percent off everything, including stationery from Kate Spade and Vera Wang.
Why: You’ve got mail.
When: Thru Aug. 29.
Where: 1691 Michigan Ave. (305-535-8880).

La Roche Opens
What: Miami Shores welcomes another boutique; this one’s full of heels, sandals, handbags, and clutches.
Why: It’s a Shore thing.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 217 NE 98th St. (305-758-0211).

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