Dallas Weekend Guide

The Weekend Guide
What to Do This Weekend

Turn it up a notch.

SHOP
Elaine Turner
What: The Texas accessories designer, who recently reopened shop in NorthPark Center, debuts her first complete shoe collection chock-full of flats and sandals for spring.
Why: Kick it.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 8687 N. Central Expy., ste. 1031 (214-265-1010).

Jan Showers & Associates Home Furnishings Sale
What: Take 30-50 percent off the interior designer’s luxe loot.
Why: It’s raining deals.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1308 Slocum St. (214-747-5252).

GROOVE
The Girls Room Frisco
What: The uplifting women’s fitness and dance studio opens a second location.
Why: Step it up.
When: Grand opening, Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Classes start Mon.
Where: 3301 Preston Rd., ste. 7p, Frisco (214-735-3233).

TASTE
Cowboy Chow’s Bailout Menu
What: The down-home Deep Ellum restaurant dishes a limited-edition $7 menu.
Why: Chow down.
When: Until times aren’t so tough.
Where: 2801 Commerce St. (214-742-2469).

LAUGH
The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife
What: A tragic comedy presented by Uptown Players set in small-town Texas.
Why: Feel the blues (musically speaking).
When: Fri.-Mar. 15. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. (except Feb. 15).
Where: KD Studio Theatre, 2600 N. Stemmons Fwy., ste. 180 (214-219-2718). Tickets online at uptownplayers.org.

SEE
Clockwork 2
What: Free exhibit features handcrafted timepieces by 60 Dallas artists. Opening ceremony includes sips, bites, DJ tunes, and a door-prize raffle.
Why: Time will tell.
When: Sat.-Feb. 26. Opening reception, Sat., 7-11 p.m.
Where: Janette Kennedy Gallery, 1409 S. Lamar St. (214-426-1575).