New York - February 24, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

As February draws to a close (and not a moment too soon), the full moon is in Virgo opposite the sun in Pisces. No clue what that means for Marty’s Oscar odds, but hopefully there’s a meal in it for you.

EAT
Duckathlon
What: D’Artagnan celebrates its 20th b-day with gastrogames. Teams of intrepid eaters compete (sip, savor, test wits) in a relay race through 20 downtown pitstops.
Why: Food — our favorite test of skill, knowledge, endurance. Go NYC 2012!
When: Sat. noon-5 p.m.
Where: To register, call (800-327 8246, ext. 213).

DO
26th Annual Greenwich Village Antiquarian Book Fair
What: Rare, out-of-print, and hard-to-find books and ephemera.
Why: You can’t judge a book by its movie.
When: Fri. 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sat. noon-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Where: P.S. 3, 490 Hudson St., b/t Christopher & Grove Sts. (212-675-8151).

SEE
The End of the Moon
What: Laurie Anderson performs contemplative stories and songs from her time as NASA’s first artist-in-residence.
Why: You’ll be Moonstruck.
When: Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m.
Where: BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St., b/t Ashland and Rockwell Pl. (718-636-4100).

BUY
Billion Dollar Babes
What: Up to 80 percent off Pegah Anvarian, Rebecca Taylor, Anja Flint, Eberjey, and more.
Why: Fewer tears than a Million Dollar Baby.
When: Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Altman Building, 135 West 18th St., b/t Sixth and Seventh Aves. R.S.V.P. required.

Mark & Estel’s Pre-Oscar Sale
What: Up-and-comer designers sell super cool tees and accessories at wholesale prices.
Why: Shop like The Insider — with room service.
When: Sun. 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Mercer Hotel, 147 Mercer St., b/t Prince and Houston Sts. (310-968-1865). Tell the front desk you are a guest of Mark & Estel.