New York - August 28, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

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SMOOCH
Romantic Shorts: Looking for Love
What: Rooftop Films gathers ten quick flicks on finding love in the wrong places.
Why: It’s in the air.
When: Sat. Doors and live music at 8 p.m., films at 9 p.m.
Where: The Yard, 388-400 Carroll St., b/t Bond & Nevins Sts., Gowanus.

BUY
Clarabella’s One-Day Shoe Sale
What: Tashkent Honey heels, were $495, now $160; Korkease sandals, were $150, now $30; Devotte Tuxedo sandals, were $294, now $89; Mariana T-strap heels, were $115, now $30.
Why: Aren’t you curious, peeping toe?
When: Fri., noon-8 p.m.
Where: 279 E. Houston St., b/t Suffolk & Clinton Sts. (212-979-0270).

HEAR
Sonic Youth
What: It’s the last McCarren Pool show. Ever.
Why: No Wave with no waves.
When: Sat., 4 p.m.
Where: McCarren Park Pool, Lorimer St., b/t Driggs & Bayard Aves., Greenpoint. Buy tickets. Or be the first to sign up and answer this question correctly to win free VIP tix (cushy couch seating and Green Point wine): How many people attended the 1936 McCarren Pool opening ceremony with mayor Fiorello La Guardia?

SEE
Beautiful Losers
What: Last chance to catch a screening about the DIY street art (skate, hip-hop, graffiti) movement of the ’90s.
Why: It’s not all wackness.
When: Thurs., 10:10 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 11:55 p.m.
Where: IFC, 323 Sixth Ave., at W. 3rd St. (212-924-7771).