Miami - June 18, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

The weekend — not much father.

SEE
Pop! Pop! Show
What: More than 30 works of art referencing pop culture from Lost to Prince, plus snacks and tunes.
Why: Get to the art of the matter.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.
Where: Pinkghost, 21 W. Las Olas Blvd., ste. b, Fort Lauderdale (954-616-1304).

BUY
Shop Miami
What: Gen Art’s purchase party is back with discounted merch from local designers, including LaLucca, Krelwear, Tricia Fix, and Adriana Castro.
Why: The gang’s all here.
When: Thurs. VIP, 6 p.m.; main event, 7-11 p.m.
Where: The Moore Building, 4040 NE 2nd Ave., Design District.

WIN
The DailyCandy 100-Day Giveaway, Presented by Comcast.net
What: Play the addictive tic-tac-toe-style game for a chance at wowzer prizes from folks like Gemma Redux, Rubie Green, and Rebecca Minkoff.
Why: It’s all fun and games (and no one loses an eye).
When: Everyday thru Sept. 22.
Where: Online at comcast.net.

BROWSE
En Avance Summer Sale
What: The DD boutique offers big names like Jasmine Di Milo, Dsquared2, Etro, Milly, Robert Rodriguez, and Antik Batik for up to 50 percent off.
Why: Shop it like it’s hot.
When: Till it runs out.
Where: 161 NE 40th St., Design District (305-576-0056).

DRINK (and SHOP)
Champagne Fridays
What: Free bubbly and bites alongside a trunk show from newbie local line Nibbatti.
Why: A portion of clothing sales goes to rebuilding efforts in New Orleans, the designers’ hometown.
When: Fri., 5-7 p.m.
Where: The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, 3300 SW 27th Ave., Coconut Grove (305-644-4680).

SAVE
The Raleigh Happy Hour
What: The hotel pleases with a new weekly, late-night, two-for-one drink special at The Martini Bar.
Why: It’s the real happy hour.
When: Fri., 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 1775 Collins Ave., South Beach (305-534-6300).