New York - November 30, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

The countdown begins.

SEE
The Sublet Experiment
What: The comedic story of a serial subletter takes place in various apartments around the boroughs.
Why: It’s the closest thing to NY real estate that you can afford.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 7 p.m.
Where: Who knows? Maybe your place. Locations change each weekend.

This Stage of Motherhood
What: Gail Albert Halaban’s unexpectedly intricate, satiric, somewhat creepy storytelling snapshots about moms who have it all.
Why: Yes, you may.
When: Thru. Jan. 6. Opens Thurs., 6-8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Robert Mann Gallery, 210 Eleventh Ave., b/t 24th & 25th Sts., 10th flr. (212-989-7600).

EAT (and DRINK)
L’ora dell’ Aperitivo
What: Pre-dinner cocktail rendezvous, Italian style.
Why: Complimentary crostini, olives, and “a bar filled with cheese.”
When: Mon.-Fri. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Ama, 48 Macdougal St., b/t Houston & Prince Sts. (212-358-1707).

BUY
Archetype Showroom & Gallery Sale
What: Wholesale prices and below on Arms and Armory, H Fredriksson, S. Valentine, Fremont, 80%20, and original artwork from Surface to Air, Ryder Robison, and Lincoln Mayne.
Why: Fashion for art’s sake. And vice versa.
When: Sat. & Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 676 Broadway, b/t Bond & Great Jones St., 2nd flr. Cash only.

Shoshanna Sample Sale
What: Swimsuits were $175, now $50. Party dresses were $380, now $125. Jackets were $350, now $100.
Why: It’s a Sho thing.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 231 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 422.

Photo Credit: Davina Pardo