Miami - February 05, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.

EAT
8 oz. Burger Bar Opens
What: The chef behind Table 8 brings his L.A. burger joint to South Beach today, complete with ostrich patties, fancy cocktails, and cheap beer.
Why: You like fries with that.
When: Mon.-Wed. & Sun., 11:30 a.m.-midnight; Thurs.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 1080 Alton Rd., South Beach (305-397-8246).

GIVE
Moveable Feast
What: Dinner, drinks, and an after-party progress down Lincoln Road, as the charity event hops from spot to spot.
Why: Proceeds go to Best Buddies, working to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: Locations and tickets at kintera.org.

LISTEN
Chairlift
What: The mighty young Brooklyn-based band brings its dream pop sound to Miami’s White Room.
Why: It’s uplifting.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: 1306 N. Miami Ave. (305-995-5050).

VOTE (and SWOON)
DailyCandy’s Get with the Programmer Contest
What: Choose the techie with the hottest hardware.
Why: You want him on your laptop.
When: Thru Feb. 12.
Where: Online at dailycandy.com/programmer.

SHOP
Celestial Designs Trunk Show
What: Cocoa Couture hosts a Valentine’s party with wine, cheese, and a new collection of handmade horn jewelry.
Why: It’s out of this world.
When: Sat., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 11513 S. Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest (305-238-4009).

WATCH
La Ronde
What: A visual masterpiece, the newly restored film is just as provocative now as it was in 1950.
Why: Tickets include a French vino tasting at Cavas wine bar.
When: Sun., 8 p.m.
Where: Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Espanola Way, South Beach (305-673-4567).