New York - February 19, 2004

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Punxsutawney Phil had it all wrong: The thermometer’s supposed to break 50 this weekend. If that’s not cause for celebration, we don’t know what is. On that note, we present the next installment of our new Thursday feature: The Weekend Guide.

It’s a big city. Somebody’s got to have fun in it.

SEE

Sarah Jones
What: One woman playing ten characters, a monologuist in the tradition of Lily Tomlin, John Leguizamo, and Eric Bogosian.
Why: It’s an ode to the great melting pot we live in. (And you could use a good laugh.)
When: Opens 2/19 at 8 p.m.
Where: Bleecker Street Theatre, 45 Bleecker St., b/t Lafayette and Mott Sts. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.com (212-307-4100) or the theater box office.

Sleeper
What: Midnight showing of a Woody Allen classic (from the days when he was funny).
Why: One word: orgasmatron.
When: Fri. & Sat. at 12 a.m.
Where: Landmark’s Sunshine Theater, 143 E. Houston St., b/t Eldridge and Forsyth Sts. (212-330-8182). Tickets available through Moviefone.com.

EAT

Bivio
What: New West Village enoteca.
Why: Because you’ve done Barocco, Bottino, and Bot. The B-boys are at it again with Bivio.
When: 5 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 637 Hudson St., at Horatio St. (212-206-0601).

Barbuto
What: More Italian in the West Village, courtesy of former Washington Park chef Jonathan Waxman.
Why: Simple, rustic fare, served downstairs from Industria. And nothing’s priced over twenty bucks.
When: 6 p.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 775 Washington St., at W. 12th St. (212-924-9700).

DO

Juvenex
What: 24-hour Koreatown spa. Body scrubs, massages, and wraps at, oh, 3 a.m.
Why: Stop the hangover before it sets in with a purifying treatment.
When: Anytime, day or night.
Where: 25 W. 32nd St., b/t Fifth Ave. and Broadway, fifth fl. (646-733-1330).

HEAR

Breaking Laces
What: Fresh New York City-based rockers whose beautifully crafted songs are irresistible.
Why: Word is they’re the next Nirvana or Radiohead.
When: Fri. at 9 p.m.
Where: Fez, 380 Lafayette St., at Great Jones St. (212-533-7000).

BUY

Tracy Feith Sample Sale
What: Flirty skirts, dresses, and coats from the summer and winter collections.
Why: Because it’s a sample sale, silly.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 209 Mulberry St., b/t Kenmare and Spring Sts. (212-334-3097).

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