New York - November 03, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Wean yourself off the Halloween sugar with some eye candy.

SEE
Marc Swanson
What: Dioramic installations, handmade glass sculptures, and glitter mirror images inspired by carnival novelties.
Why: How sweet it is.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Bellwether Gallery, 134 Tenth Ave., b/t 18th & 19th Sts. (212-929-5959).

Ryan McGuinness
What: Young, urban genius displays colorful, icon-heavy paintings.
Why: It’ll give you something to chew on.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thru Nov. 26.
Where: Danziger Projects, 521 W. 26th St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves. (212-629-6778).

DRINK
Vig 27
What: Downtown bar opens Murray Hill outpost with great tapas, huge cocktails, a working fireplace, and music that “girls like to sing to.”
Why: Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker.
When: Happy hour — last call.
Where: 119 E. 27th St., b/t Park & Lexington Aves. (212-686-5500).

EAT
Family Brunch
What: Cafe Loup serves NYC’s laziest meal — and welcomes kids with a mini menu.
Why: Tastes great, less filling.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 105 W. 13th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves. (212-255-4746).

BUY
Denise Williamson Showroom and Lauren Moffatt Sample Sales
What: Seventy percent off Trovata, Sass & Bide, Alex Gaines, Rag & Bone, and more at Denise Williamson; 40-60 percent off velvet blazers, bomber jackets, and party dresses at Lauren Moffatt.
Why: The new objects of your confection.
When: DW, Thurs. & Fri., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; LM, Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: DW, 119 Mercer Street, Loft 2S, b/t Prince & Spring Sts.; LM, 214 W. 29th St., ste. 1503, b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves. (212-465-0839).