It’s the weekend. You can spend it hyperventilating in a paper bag until kickoff, or you can get out of your house and enjoy it. Here are some suggestions for your precious two days of total freedom, prepared for you by Boston Daily.

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At most balls, the dresses are the primary fashion focus. At tonight’s Glow and Behold Winter Ball it’s all about the shoes. Celebrity emcee Susan Wornick will judge a footwear fashion show, and guests can enter drawings to win fabulous new shoes. Proceeds benefit the Accelerated Cure Project.

We can only imagine what Timbaland’s schedule looks like. “9 a.m.: Wake up. 9:15 a.m.: Write hit song that makes a band famous.” Catch One Republic, the latest beneficiary of the producer’s golden touch, at the Paradise.

Will people 1,000 years from now gather to listen to interpretations of Hannah Montana songs? Ponder this at 1,000 Years of Popular Music, a comprehensive music review performed by Richard Thompson.

Spring will be here before we know it. We hope. Get ready for it at the Alan Bilzerian winter sale.

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It’s the weekend. You can spend it by gambling your tax refund away, or you can keep your hard-earned money in Massachusetts and enjoy it. Here are some suggestions for your precious two days of total freedom, prepared for you by Boston Daily.

Tonight
In Thursday’s Globe, Clay Aiken was quoted as saying the first time he saw Monty Python’s Spamalot, he thought it was the stupidest musical ever produced. If that’s not reason enough to see the production before it’s final show on Sunday, we don’t know what is.

You don’t have to wait until the Fourth of July to hear the rumble of fireworks. Internationally renowned conductor Harry Christopher returns to Symphony Hall this weekend to lead the Period Instrument Orchestra in a performance of Handel’s “Royal Fireworks Music.”

No bride likes to get shoved out of her venue to make room for another wedding party. At tonight’s Bridesbash, you can catch a glimpse of the Sharon Estate, a newly-renovated location that hosts only one event at a time. There will also be a fashion show and wedding professionals on hand for all your planning needs.

When we think of the Doobie Brothers, alcohol isn’t the drug we associate with the mellow rock band. But the band’s longtime manager Bruce Cohn now runs his own winery. Sample B.R. Cohn Winery’s acclaimed Olive Hill Cabernet Sauvignon accompanied with Chef Bruce’s delicious food at the Boston Wine Festival.

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It’s the weekend. You can spend it listening to Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech on loop, or you can take your celebration of Dr. King outside and enjoy it. Here are some suggestions for your precious two three days of total freedom, prepared for you by Boston Daily.

Tonight
We think we’re pretty funny most of the time, but you should see us after a few drinks. We’re hilarious. See if this holds true for the comedians performing on the Jameson Tour.

Here’s our solution to the housing crisis. Step one: Buy an RV. Step two: Set up camp in a Wal-Mart parking lot. Get halfway there at this weekend’s RV and Outdoor Expo.

If this weekend’s cold temperatures don’t have you depressed enough, check out Angels in America, Parts I and II back-to-back. If six hours of heavy drama doesn’t bring you down, you’re taking too many antidepressants.

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It’s the weekend. You can spend it in front of your shrine to Tom Brady, or you can have faith he’ll lead the team to victory and enjoy it. Here are some suggestions for your precious two days of total freedom, prepared for you by Boston Daily.

Tonight
For a few glorious months, wine lovers can enjoy the Boston Wine Festival 2008. The event, which opens with a reception tonight, features wine from around the world and several dinners during its run at the Boston Harbor Hotel.

St. Patrick’s Day has the reputation as the day when we honor all things Irish, but we’re usually too drunk to reflect on the culture. Save the drinking for March, and celebrate the music of Ireland at this weekend’s Celtic Music Fest.

Even those of you with two left feet can enjoy TangoFire. The show brings together some of Argentina’s most talented tango dancers to perform the sexy dance.

Instead of having beer as your post-work Friday drink, upgrade to champagne. Bubbly Bar Fridays at Aujourd’hui features several sparkling wines to help you ease into your weekend.

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It’s the weekend. You can spend it refreshing Google News to get the latest poll numbers for New Hampshire, or you can just turn off the computer and enjoy it. Here are some suggestions for your precious two days of total freedom, prepared for you by Boston Daily.

Friday
While New England may be historic, it’s also miserable to be here during the winter months. Tonight’s Historic New England Gala understands this, and offers several trips to warmer climates as part of its auction tonight. Proceeds benefit the organization’s educational programs.

If you don’t want to contend with the airport, you can always get away for an evening. Friday Night Salsa gives you the opportunity to learn some sexy dance moves and practice them with more experienced dancers later in the night.

That’s funny. Every time we tried to start a debate with our teachers we were told to leave the classroom. Third begins its run tonight.

It may be cold now, but your spring or summer wedding is coming up fast. Best of Boston 2007 winner Ana Hernandez sends her models down the runway at Bridesbash. If you’ve already got your dress, almost every other conceivable service you’ll need for your big day will also be there to help you out.

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It’s the weekend. You can spend it fighting another shopper for that last iPod Touch, or you can just buy them a Nano and enjoy it. Here are some suggestions for your precious two days of total freedom, prepared for you by Boston Daily.

Tonight
Retailers expect this weekend to be insane due to last week’s snowstorm and the rush of last-minute shoppers. Stay home, but still shop locally, by taking advantage of South End favorite Lekker’s free shipping offer on its funky European housewares.

Hannah Montana continues her reign of terror sellout concert dates by rocking Worcester’s DCU Center.

New Year’s Eve is a little more than a week away, and you’re not sure what kind of bubbly to sip when 2008 begins. Take a break from the holiday rush and conduct some research at Aujourd’hui. The chic restaurant offers a selection of sparkling wines every Friday night.

Irving Berlin may have dreamed of a White Christmas, but after three snowstorms in eight days we’re over it. If you can’t get enough of the white stuff, check out White Christmas at the Wang.

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It’s the weekend. You can spend it trying to stock up on beer and bread for Sunday’s nor’easter, or you can just eat that box of plain spaghetti when the storm hits and enjoy it. Here are some suggestions for your precious two days of total freedom, prepared for you by Boston Daily.

Tonight
For those about to navigate the snow-packed streets of the North End for tonight’s Buon Natale Shopping Stroll, we salute you. You are truly the most dedicated of holiday shoppers.

We know some on your shopping lists only want the best. Get them the Chanel fall-winter clothes and accessories they want at prices you can afford.

Comedian and Curb Your Enthusiasm star Jeff Garlin brings his stand-up routine to the Comedy Connection. After last night’s commute, it’ll be nice to laugh again.

Baby, it’s cold outside. Instead of getting warm by sitting under a blanket and watching TV, head to Friday Night Salsa to dance the chills away.

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It’s the weekend. You can spend it trying to buy an Oprah/Obama ticket, or you can give up and enjoy it. Here are some suggestions for your precious two days of total freedom, prepared for you by Boston Daily.

Tonight
Break out the smelling salts. Jacoby Ellsbury signs copies of the 2007 World Series DVD at 4 p.m.

We love Cake in both its pastry and the musical forms. CAKE’s Unlimited Sunshine Festival comes to a cloud-covered Orpheum tonight.

If Guinness and brogues are more your thing, you’ve got the Irish Hip-Hop Throwdown at the Middle East.

During the doldrums of winter, we like to cheer ourselves up with funky, bright works of art. The pinkcomma gallery in the South End hosts Design Nearby: Prints Charming, a venue for local artists to display and sell their prints on everything from t-shirts to wood.

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It’s the weekend. You can spend it curled up in blankets as a cold wind blows against your windows, or you can bundle up and go outside to enjoy it. Here are some suggestions for your precious two days of total freedom, prepared for you by Boston Daily.

Tonight
We love Christopher Guest, and we can only imagine that he loves the delicious irony of appearing at the Berklee College of Music to meet the students who embody most of the stereotypes he’s portrayed in movies like This is Spinal Tap and A Mighty Wind. But maybe we’re just projecting.

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It’s the weekend. You can spend it looking for Kevin Youkilis’ goatee, or you can get out and enjoy the city. Here are some suggestions for your precious two days of total freedom, prepared for you by Boston Daily.

Tonight
If you’re like us, you’re beginning to realize that you need to start on your Christmas shopping. Break out the plastic and head to the Paradise City Art Festival. While it features jazz music, not Guns ‘n’ Roses, the event is a great place to pick up modern crafts and fine art.

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