Miami - March 12, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Get schooled.

SEE
Design and Architecture Senior High School Show
What: Local juniors and seniors exhibit their work — and keep the profits — during the Wynwood Gallery Walk.
Why: Snacks donated by Joey’s.
When: Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Charest-Weinberg Gallery, 250 NW 23rd St., space 408, Wynwood (305-292-0411).

SAVE
Red Carter Sample Sale
What: The designer’s sultry suits for $50 and cover-ups for $100.
Why: Make it a red letter day.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Red Carter Warehouse, 1819 West Ave., ste. 6, South Beach (305-674-3518).

RESERVE
A Table at BLT Steak
What: Miami gets its first taste of chef Laurent Tourondel’s famed brasserie, opening inside the revamped Betsy hotel.
Why: It’s A-1.
When: Opens Mon. Daily, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5-11 p.m.
Where: 1440 Ocean Dr., South Beach (305-531-3934).

SHOP
Passarella Death Squad T-Shirt
What: The London-based line chose Miami as the fourth city in its series, flaunting breasts and palm trees on its tongue-in-cheek version of the tourist tee.
Why: You have a death wish.
When: Till the limited-edition tees run out.
Where: Oxygene, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour (305-864-0202).

EAT
I Corsini Prix Fixe
What: The newbie Italian joint gets it right with an all-savory, three-course dinner, plus a glass of vino for $33.
Why: House-made tortellini stuffed with pumpkin and sauteed in butter, sage, and pistachios.
When: Daily, 6-8 p.m.
Where: 560 Washington Ave., South Beach (305-531-2323).

ENTER
Burton Morris Raffle
What: Buy a ticket at the pop artist’s opening to win an original painting and support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami.
Why: It’s a win-win.
When: Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Adamar Fine Arts, 4141 NE 2nd Ave., ste. 107, Design District (305-576-1355).

FROLIC
Picnic at the Beach
What: Barbecue and beer served beachside to benefit the Historical Museum of Southern Florida.
Why: It’s a historic event.
When: Sat., noon.
Where: Virginia Key Beach, 4020 Virginia Beach Dr., Key Biscayne. Info at 305-375-1619.