July 3, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Our muskets were bigger than their muskets.

WATCH
The Fourth of José
What: Local phenom José el Rey (along with rabid fans and bodyguards) celebrates the release of his debut CD.
Why: Nothing’s as patriotic as $1 PBR and Stella.
When: Fri., 10 p.m.
Where: The Vagabond, 30 NE 14th St. (305-379-0508).

CELEBRATE
The Fourth of July
What: Acqualina Resort’s fourth annual BBQ razzle-dazzles with a fashion show, music, and four different potato salads.
Why: Down with Britain!
When: Fri., noon-4 p.m.
Where: 17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach (305-918-6860).

HEAR
Ultrafine at Circa 28
What: The amped-up NYC band brings its electro-pop stylings to Wynwood.
Why: Get a masters in Ultrafine art.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.
Where: 2826 N. Miami Ave. (305-722-1858).

EAT
AltaMar Prix Fixe
What: Local seafood fave launches a $25 three-course menu starring Italian-style crudo and mahi mahi with jumbo lump crab.
Why: Go fish.
When: Thru Labor Day.
Where: 1223 Lincoln Rd. (305-532-3061).

SHOP
U.D. Style Lab Party
What: The boutique toasts the Fourth with drinks, snacks, music by DJ Mac, and 25 percent off.
Why: It’s a lab experiment.
When: Thurs., 5-11 p.m.
Where: 5580 NE 4th Ct. (305-756-1010).

Designer Independence Sale
What: Open Doors’s first tent sale offers 75 percent off furniture, a hot dog stand, and Knights Head brew.
Why: They have good in-tentions.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 7300 Biscayne Blvd. (305-751-1023).