New York - August 21, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Feeling parched? Drink this.

HEAR
Project Jenny, Project Jan
What: Chameleon-like laptop dance band plays free show at McCarren Park Pool after-party.
Why: It might be called electro karaoke. But it’s not for amateurs.
When: Sun., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St., b/t Kent & Wythe Aves., Williamsburg (718-486-5400).

DRINK
White Star
What: Order yours neat at Sasha Petraske’s new no-frills drinking establishment.
Why: Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder.
When: For a night cap, of course.
Where: 21 Essex St., at Hester St. (212-995-5464).

SEE
Cinema 16
What: Bushwick crew revives avant-garde film society from 1943.
Why: Three surrealist shorts by a Czech filmmaker, free honeyed whiskey, and snacks from Eat Records.
When: Thurs. Doors, 8:30 p.m.; show, 9 p.m.
Where: Starr Space, 108 Starr St., b/t Wilson & Knickerbocker Aves., Bushwick.

BUY
Bliss Blowout Sale
What: Save up to 70 percent on skin/spa/cellulite/fitness/makeup products.
Why: Ignorance (to retail prices) is bliss.
When: Thurs.-Sun. For times, call 212-219-8970.
Where: 12 W. 57th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves., 3rd flr.; 568 Broadway, at Prince St., 2nd flr.; W New York, 541 Lexington Ave., at 49th St.

Hollywould Sample Sale
What: Save up to 85 percent on all summer shoes.
Why: Hollywould you be mine?
When: Thurs.-Sun., 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 198 Elizabeth St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts. (212-219-1905).

5 in 1
What: Fifty dollar bargain bins; $100 samples; and deals on H. Fredriksson, Tashkent, Made Her Think, Uluru, and Sovereign Beck.
Why: Give you five.
When: Sat., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 60 N. 6th St., b/t Wythe & Kent Aves., Williamsburg.

GO (and GIVE)
The One and Only Aretha
What: East Hampton’s fancy Ross School holds an intimate fundraising cocktailer, dinner (Hudson Yards), and live performance.
Why: Franklin? My dear, I give a damn.
When: Sat. Dinner, 7 p.m.; performance, 9 p.m.
Where: For info and directions, go to summer08.ross.org.

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