September 4, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

The weekend’s about to go down.

LISTEN
Cunnilinguistics
What: Satisfy your flaming desire for spoken word with an evocative mix of poetry and rhythm.
Why: Come one, come all.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.
Where: Literary Cafe & Poetry Lounge, 1350 NE 125th St., North Miami (786-234-7638).

SEE
Pink Rocks
What: A fashion show, cocktails, music, and a silent auction to benefit survivors of breast cancer.
Why: Be a treasure chest.
When: Thurs., 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Miami Science Museum, 3280 S. Miami Ave. (305-646-4200).

CELEBRATE
Brazilian Independence Day
What: Watch dancers perform the samba and capoeira and listen to live drummers while sipping cachaca cocktails.
Why: Go Brazil nuts.
When: Sun., 8 & 9:30 p.m.
Where: SushiSamba Dromo, 600 Lincoln Rd. (305-673-5337).

DRINK
Mondavi Wine Dinner
What: The Oceanaire Seafood Room honors Robert Mondavi, pairing his wines with a five-course dinner that starts with a variety of oysters.
Why: It’s a must-sea.
When: Fri., 6 p.m.
Where: 900 S. Miami Ave., ste. 111, Mary Brickell Village (305-372-8862).

EAT
Bark Brunch at the Oasis
What: Pets and peeps partake in brunch, mimosas, and a silent auction to benefit the Historical Museum of Southern Florida.
Why: It’s a dog day afternoon.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-noon.
Where: The Raleigh, 1775 Collins Ave. Info at 305-375-5356.