November 6, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

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GIVE
The Great American Book Drive
What: Drop off unwanted books for the Prison Book Program and City Mission Society.
Why: It pays to read between the lines.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Brighton-Allston Congregational Church UCC, 404 Washington St., Brighton (617-254-4046).

LEARN
Radius Saturday Cooking Class
What: Chef Michael Schlow celebrates Obama’s win by teaching the class a menu inspired by the new prezzie’s hometown state.
Why: You voted for it.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.
Where: 8 High St., Downtown. Register at 617-426-1234.

BEAUTIFY
Twig Opens Back Bay Location
What: Pick up room-refreshing bouquets at the cute new outpost.
Why: Time to stop and smell the roses.
When: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 55 Dartmouth St., Back Bay (617-292-8944).

JUDGE
Ball Brawl
What: Thirteen chefs battle over who has the best meatballs.
Why: All hail the king of balls.
When: Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: Dante, 40 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge (617-497-4200).

SAVE
Mohr & McPherson Moving Sale
What: The housewares and antique hunters are moving to SoWa next year; catch 20-60 percent off their entire showroom before they go.
Why: Finders keepers.
When: Thru Dec. 25. Mon.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 356 Boylston St., Back Bay (617-421-9500).