September 4, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

In the heat of the moment.

EAT
Tamarind Bay Brookline
What: Coastal Indian hotspot opens second location with tasty tandoori and light-as-air naan.
Why: Go now while it’s still warm enough for the French windows to open wide.
When: Daily, 5-10 p.m.
Where: 1665 Beacon St., Washington Sq., Brookline (617-277-1752).

SHOP
Looks and Topaz
What: Recently transplanted Harvard Square boutiques team up for an opening event.
Why: They’re donating 10 percent of sales to Girls’ Leap.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Looks, 11-13 Holyoke St. (617-491-4251); Topaz, 11 Dunster St., Harvard Sq. (617-492-3700).

PRIMP
Blowout Bar
What: Maxime Salon’s new Friday night ritual gets you quickie 30-minute blowouts for $30.
Why: Straighten up.
When: Fri., noon-8 p.m.
Where: 1 Derby St., Hingham (781-749-2239).

TRY
Firebird Mascara
What: Fresh gives you first dibs on its new lashwear. Book a makeup consultation and mention DailyCandy to walk away with a bottle of Sugar Lemon body lotion.
Why: Bat a thousand.
When: Fri., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Sephora, Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Back Bay (617-262-4200).

TOAST
The Liberty Hotel’s One-Year Anniversary
What: Snag $5 bar snacks like deviled eggs and cod fritters along with $9 cocktails at Clink.
Why: You’re growns up.
When: Thru Sept. 30. Daily, 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 215 Charles St., Beacon Hill (617-224-4004).