New York - April 02, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

We love to spring it on you.

SEEK (and SHOP)
DailyCandy at the Brooklyn Flea
What: We’ve got fresh outer-borough designers, florists, and artists for a pop-up. Spruce up with Red Rose & Lavender absinthe herbs, mini-terrariums, and carnivorous plants; Julie Floersch quilted goodness; Llubav accessories; and sweets from the new Nine Cakes of Red Hook.
Why: Jan & Äya help curate and decorate the space. Smile for Robert Malmberg’s large-format Polaroid portraits.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Come say hi!
Where: 76 & 81 Front St., at Washington St., Dumbo. Info and directions at brooklynflea.com.

GAWK
La Famiglia Dimitri
What: An intimate, homespun performance by Swiss Circus artists (running in the same ring as Marcel Marceau).
Why: All the oohs and aahs slack wire, tightropes, and folk music can muster, without the Cirque du Soleil glitz and gaudiness.
When: Thru Apr. 19. Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 7 p.m.; Sun., noon & 5 p.m.
Where: The New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves. (646-223-3010). Tix and info at newvictory.org.

DINE
Brunch at Tbsp
What: Spoon to-go counter and catering shop is all grows up with a new way to fill your belly in the morning.
Why: Poached egg pizza with shaved manchego, blueberry pancakes, and that addictive walnut bread with strawberry jam.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 17 W. 20th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves. (646-230-7000).

PAINT
A Pretty Little Party for Bob Ross
What: Take your easels and afro for the PBS icon look-alike contest. Hang with the tribute dance troupe and make happy little accidents.
Why: Cumulus clouds! And raffle proceeds go to Art Start, which provides art education to kids living in shelters.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Open bar, 8-9 p.m.
Where: Gallery Bar, 120 Orchard St., b/t Rivington & Delancey Sts. (212-529-2266).

SPRUCE
Downtown Design Galleries Private Sale
What: R 20th Century, Moss, Sebastian + Barquet, Antik, and other fancy home shops offer 30-70 percent off select items.
Why: Can’t upgrade your address? Smarten up your apartment.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 520 W. 19th St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves.

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