New York - January 06, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You wasted 2004 watching Friends reruns in your pj’s. Not this year. It’s a mighty big city. Someone’s gotta have fun in it.

HEAR
East Village Opera Company
What: A barely plausible combo of opera, pop, bluegrass, and disco.
Why: Ave Maria! Air-drumming to “Panis Angelicus”!
When: Sun. at 7 p.m.
Where: Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St., at Astor Pl. (212-239-6200 or telecharge.com).

SEE
Last Goodbye
What: Tribeca Film Fest darling about starlets and rockers intertwining in boozy flashbacks.
Why: Charm the filmmakers with your own disreputable tales.
When: Thurs. at 7 p.m.
Where: W Hotel, the Tuscany, 120 E. 39th St., at Lexington Ave. (888-718-4764 or whappenings.com). Free, but best to R.S.V.P.

EAT
Bistro du Vent
What: Italian foodinos do it French-style in the Theater District.
Why: New Mario Batali, blah blah, chef David Pasternack, blah blah.
When: Dinner served till 2 a.m.
Where: 411 W. 42nd St., b/t Ninth and Tenth Ave. (212-239-3060).

BUY
A.P.C. Winter Sale
What: Gear for men and women. Up to half off.
Why: Resolution #29: Dress like a hot Parisian.
When: Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.
Where: A.P.C., 131 Mercer St., b/t Prince and Spring Sts. (212-966-9685).

ABC’s Winter Tag Sale
What: Prices slashed on fancy home furnishings.
Why: Resolution #30: Quit bitchin’ and learn to love your tiny space.
When: Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: ABC Carpet & Home, 888 Broadway, at E. 19th St. (212-473-3000).