Miami - February 12, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Be a sweetheart.

EAT
Confection
What: Local talents join together for this bake sale/art exhibit to benefit the Daily Bread Food Bank.
Why: Food for thought.
When: Fri., 7-11 p.m.
Where: O.H.W.O.W., 3100 NW 7th Ave. (305-633-9345).

TOUR
Eco-Coach Ride
What: The Redland Orchid trip includes a stop at Knauss Berry Farm and BYO lunch at Cauley Square.
Why: Coach class — now classy.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 W. Flagler St., Downtown. Reservations required (305-375-1621).

SHOP
Septimo Trunk Show
What: Up to 50 percent off local designers like Tricia Fix and Nazly Villamizar, along with cocktails and snacks.
Why: Get you love drunk off that trunk.
When: Thurs., 5-9 p.m.
Where: 6374 Bird Rd., South Miami (305-740-8368).

DISCOVER
Buena Vista Bistro
What: The 9-month-old French eatery may be off the beaten path, but the crab cakes and wine list are spot on.
Why: Oh, and there’s brunch.
When: Mon., 5 p.m.-midnight; Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-midnight.
Where: 4582 NE 2nd Ave., Design District (305-456-5909).

SEE
A Bronx Tale
What: Chazz Palminteri’s one-man show brings the story of ’60s-era New York mobsters to present-day Fort Lauderdale.
Why: It’s a tale of two cities.
When: Thru Sun. Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Where: Parker Playhouse, 707 NE 8th St., Fort Lauderdale (954-462-0222). Tickets online at browardcenter.org.