Miami - March 26, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

This weekend’s gone to the dogs.

SEE
Rescues Rock the Runway
What: Doggies strut their stuff (and Toru’s spring line) at a fashion show to raise funds and awareness for Paws 4 You Rescue.
Why: Chubby models. Finally.
When: Fri., 7-9 p.m.
Where: Cabana One, Mayfair Hotel & Spa, 3000 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove (305-448-5088).

DRINK
The Blissful Sixty Happy Hour
What: Enjoy $5 drinks, $6 snacks (ceviche, fish and chips), and a killer view at Area 31’s pool deck.
Why: Go on, like a bliss-ter in the sun.
When: Mon.-Fri., 5-7 p.m.
Where: 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, 16th flr., Downtown (305-424-5234).

SUPPORT
Spoken Soul Festival
What: Designers, painters, singers, and poets take to the stage and auction block in support of The Fund for Women Artists, a nonprofit providing resources to female artists.
Why: We are women; hear us roar.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.
Where: Transit Lounge, 729 SW 1st Ave., Brickell (305-377-4628).

STROLL
A Taste of Mimo
What: Bites for less than $5 from eleven area restos, including Casa Toscana, Ver Daddy’s Taco Shop, Wine 69, and Moshi Moshi.
Why: Ease on down the road.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Biscayne Blvd., b/t 69th & 79th Sts., Upper East Side.

SAVE
Susan Elias Couture Sample Sale
What: The local designer hawks her collection of flirty dresses for 50-70 percent off.
Why: It’s a fashion bailout.
When: Sat.-Mon., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 7633 SW 105th Ave., South Miami (305-595-0090).

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