Things to do for July 07, 2011

The Weekender

Bourbon 101, Femmes Fatales and Critiquing Movies

The weekend needs a weekend to recover from itself.<br />

Thursday

PERK ALERT

Essential Summer Sneakers

The Warrior shoes keep it simple. Canvas upper. Substantial rubber sole. (Basically, all you want on your feet during summer.) And for the first time, they’ve designed a green pair—exclusively for Perks members. (No socks till fall.) Plus, we’re getting you 25% off a selection of handsome Swiss dive watches.

HEAD OF THE CLASS

How to Crash a Bourbon Staff Training

So H. Harper Station just opened up their boozy staff training classes to the public (also, you). Tonight: Bourbon 101. Show up, ask for “the classroom” and prepare to be schooled on the finer points of that Old Rip Van Winkle 107 you’re drinking. Nothing says higher learning like 107-proof hooch.

ANOTHER 48 HOURS

Congratulations, You’re a Movie Critic

A while back, we told you about the 48 Hour Film Project, where local filmmakers have 48 hours to make a movie. Well, they’re done. And now it’s time to see what the finalists came up with (we’re looking at you, English Girl) before voting for a winner. And drinking a bunch of beer.

SWEET AND GREET

Introducing the Reverse Food Truck

Usually it goes something like this: person opens restaurant. Restaurant immediately launches food truck. The opposite of that: Sweet Auburn BBQ. The truck’s not going anywhere, but they also went ahead and opened up a brick-and-mortar spot yesterday. Expect the usual spread of slow-cooked ribs and sweet potato soufflé, just more... stationary.

Saturday

FEMMES FATALES

Exploring Art: Female Body Edition

Animal instincts. Human desire. Sexuality and the thrill of the chase. Yes, it’s been an interesting day for you so far. But now, let us turn your attention to the launch of an art exhibit that explores all of the above... through the medium of the female form. Art, suddenly less boring.

Next Sunday

KILLER INSTINCTS

Attack of the Killer Tomato Fest Returns

We’re giving you a little heads-up on this one. Because it’s (almost) that time again. Time to head to the Westside and... eat tomatoes. That and work your way through mad scientist-y tomato cocktails crafted by the best chefs and drinksmiths in the city. Oh, and there’s also an all-chef band. Naturally.