New York - November 15, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

The World Wide Web turns 17 this week. She’s almost legal.

SEE
Peter Paul Chocolates
What: Maccarone Gallery morphs into a chocolate factory for the holiday season, cranking out 1,000 of artist Paul McCarthy’s lewd Santa sculptures daily. (Based on his “Santa with Butt Plug” figures.)
Why: No butts about it.
When: Today-Dec. 24. Retail store, Mon.-Sat., noon-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.; factory, Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 630 Greenwich St., b/t Leroy & Morton Sts. (212-431-4977).

BUY
Matta and M Z Wallace Sample Sales
What: Home decor, clothing, and knickknacks are $5-$200 at Matta. Sixty bucks on all M Z Wallace totes, shoulder bags, and messenger bags.
Why: What’s a Matta with you?
When: Matta, Thurs., 4-8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.; M Z Wallace, Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Matta, 241 Lafayette St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts. (212-343-9399); M Z Wallace, 93 Crosby St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts. (212-431-8252).

Blue & Cream Opens
What: East Hampton boutique goes to the Bowery, along with Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Nicholas K, Jenni Kayne, and Alexander Wang.
Why: Trunk shows, shopping events, discounts, and a mega Black Friday sale.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 1 E. 1st St., at Bowery (212-533-3088).

EAT
Sweet
What: Late-night dessert party with pastry chefs, bakers, chocolatiers, fromagers, and Food Network notables to benefit The Food Bank for New York City.
Why: Charity tastes great! Proceeds also benefit Share Our Strength.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: The Waterfront, 269 Eleventh Ave., b/t 27th & 28th Sts. Tickets online at nycwineandfoodfestival.com.

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