New York - April 16, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Slenderize the demons.

SLIM
Tracy Anderson Connect
What: There’s a waiting list for the waiting list with the cult fitness guru. This weekend only, she’s hosting three-hour workout sessions with Q&A.
Why: Put some muscle into it.
When: Sun., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-6 p.m.
Where: Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, b/t 45th & 46th Sts. Don’t forget to R.S.V.P.

DINE
Candy and Cocktails
What: Those kitchen outlaws, A Razor, A Shiny Knife, offer a seven-course culinary adventure based solely on confections.
Why: Hang out at the bar early for special snacks and lessons on liquid nitrogen in ice cream, knife sharpening, and refined seaweed products.
When: Sat. Free demos, 1 p.m.; dinner ($107 a head), 7 p.m.
Where: Botanica, 220 Conover St., at Coffey St., Red Hook (718-797-2297). R.S.V.P. with dietary restrictions.

BUY
Wonderland Fashion Flea Market
What: The new rotating pop-up-within-a-salon launches with shopping site Ravinstyle in 3-D.
Why: DailyCandy faves like Kathryn Amberleigh shoes, jewelry from Gemma Redux, Jessica Grindstaff prize ribbons, Rebecca Minkoff bags. Plus, charming curiosities (like calligraphed eggs) too good to pass up.
When: Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 418 W. 13th St., b/t Ninth Ave. & Washington St. (212-524-2800).

Styling Studio
What: Shopping party at Gretta Monahan’s loft (she’s Tim Gunn’s co-host) with cocktails, light bites, and 40 percent savings on spring/summer merch from Chloé, Zac Posen, Stella McCartney, Balenciaga, etc.
Why: She’s your TV guide.
When: Thurs., 5-9 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.
Where: The Archive Building, 666 Greenwich St., b/t Barrow & Christopher Sts., ph 8.

SEE
To Kill a Mockingbird
What: A faithful onstage production of the only high school reading requirement you never used CliffsNotes for.
Why: Make it a classic weekend.
When: Sun., 3 p.m.
Where: Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, 2900 Campus Rd., at Hillel Pl., Downtown Brooklyn (718-951-4600). Tix and info at brooklyncenteronline.org.