Boston - November 19, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Setting you up for a smorgasbord.

SWAP
Party of Gold
What: Trade in that chunky gilt monstrosity (sorry, Nana) and receive an instant check for its value.
Why: Cash for clunkers.
When: Tonight, 3-8 p.m.
Where: Habit, 703 E. Broadway, South Boston (617-269-1998). Call for an appointment.

SHOP
Little Black Dress Pop-Up Store
What: Local and national designers and retailers hawk their favorite goes-with-everything frocks just in time for the holiday party circuit.
Why: You’re down with the LBD.
When: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Boldfacers, 15 Channel Center St., Fort Point Channel (617-428-0500).

InsideOut Art Sale
What: Sift through thousands of original pieces from SMFA students, alumni, and faculty.
Why: Your shopping proceeds help fund student scholarships.
When: Thurs., noon-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 230 The Fenway, Boston (617-369-3204).

EAT
The Taste of Sustainable Food
What: Green-minded chefs (David Punch, Will Gilson) serve thoughtful, toothsome fare to honor the work of local nonprofit EcoLogic.
Why: It’s tasty being green.
When: Tonight, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Tremont St., South End (617-441-6300).

TV Diner Platinum Plate Gala
What: Decadent, all-you-can-eat-and-drink spread from twenty area restos (like Taranta and Asana) with auction wares (Pats tix and a culinary trip through Sicily).
Why: Dance to Hip Pocket Orchestra.
When: Sat., 7-11 p.m.
Where: Herb Chambers Lexus Showroom, Rt. 1, Sharon. Tickets online at aceticket.com.

PARTY
Gardner After Hours
What: Browse a lunar-themed exhibition from artist Taro Shinoda, sit for an impromptu sketching session, or drink (and mingle) in the gorgeous garden courtyard.
Why: Not so secret Gardner.
When: Tonight, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, Boston (617-566-1401).

Or would you rather hit the road this weekend? All you need is a change of clothes and road trip tips at dailycandy.com/guides.

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