Miami - August 06, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Ciao, Weekend.

SHOP
Cascella Boutique Arrives
What: The Italian import just opened on Lincoln carrying clothing, shoes, and accessories from European designers.
Why: Have an international affair.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 1106 Lincoln Rd., South Beach (305-532-0256).

WATCH
Optic Nerve Film Fest
What: MOCA screens fifteen noteworthy films by South Florida artists, each less than five minutes long.
Why: Hot shorts.
When: Fri., 7 & 9 p.m.
Where: 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. R.S.V.P. (required) at 305-893-6211 or rsvp@mocanomi.org.

GIVE
Camillus House
What: Volunteer to serve meals, organize a food drive, or give money to help the homeless in Miami.
Why: It’s a very, very, very fine house.
When: Often.
Where: Info online at camillushouse.org.

OGLE
Relish by GT
What: Local artist Gina Tarr will custom embellish anything — from headphones to calculators — in a colorful blaze of Swarovski crystals.
Why: Bling bling.
When: You feel dull.
Where: Online at relishbygt.com.

RELAX
Mix and Match at MySpa
What: A 90-minute treatment (massage, facial, or custom combination of the two) for a mere $99.
Why: Strike a match.
When: Thru Aug. 31.
Where: In the InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Brickell (305-372-4444).