Belt it out.
LOUNGE
Don’t Tell Mama’s Glee Cabaret
What: Rakesh Satyal, author of the heartbreakingly funny novel Blue Boy, performs an evening of torch songs from the unabashedly nerdy, totally unironic, almost embarrasingly cheerful hit show.
Why: Drama kids, unite.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: 343 W. 46th St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves. (212-757-0788). Tickets are $10; reserve a seat here (they’re going fast!).
CHEW
Heartbreaker Baker
What: Savor Brooklynite Eleanor Eagle’s modestly sized, heart-shaped cookie/bar confections in flavors like oatmeal fig with orange glaze and chocolate with caramel and sea salt.
Why: It’s like Pat Benatar and the women of Heart formed a baking club.
When: Just give them 36 hours’ notice (72 hours for a custom label).
Where: To order, call 920-644-3278; e-mail eleanor@heartbreakerbaker.com; or go to heartbreakerbaker.com.
RUSH
Hayden-Harnett’s Kapow Sale
What: Last chance to get 70 percent off apparel and 40 percent off bags.
Why: Itsy-bitsy suede shorts and fluorescent floral bikinis.
When: Sun., noon-8 p.m.
Where: 253 Elizabeth St., b/t Houston & Prince Sts. (212-334-2247).
TRY OUT
Thistle & Clover’s Open Call
What: The emerging talent-supportive boutique is in search of the next big clothing/jewelry designer. Budding designers have half an hour with the judges to prove their design prowess.
Why: There are two slots left, saved just for DailyCandy readers.
When: Mon., 5 & 5:30 p.m.
Where: 221 DeKalb Ave., b/t Adelphi St. & Clermont Ave., Fort Greene (718-855-5577). E-mail info@thistleclover.com with a brief bio, images of your work, and/or a link to your website.
DEVOUR
Cupcakeland Opens
What: Williamsburg finally gets a dedicated cakery for sweet tooths and sweethearts. Expect reasonable prices and daily rotating flavors like green tea, lemon-raspberry, and mint.
Why: We suppose it was inevitable.
When: Tues.-Sat., noon-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 390 Metropolitan Ave., b/t N. 5th & Havemeyer Sts., Williamsburg (718-388-5260).
CLICK
The Love Affair
What: New e-commerce site offers free same-day delivery in NYC on brands like Dolce Vita, Betsey Johnson, Rebecca Minkoff, and Ko.des.
Why: Thru Sun. DailyCandy readers get 25 percent off with code LOVECANDY at checkout.
When: Between your morning and afternoon meetings.
Where: Wherever your boss can’t see your screen.
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