New York - February 26, 2004

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Sunday’s leap year. That’s one extra day you won’t get again until 2008. You’d best make it memorable.

DO

Gramercy Garden Show
What: Exotic plants, orchids, antique garden furniture, and gardening seminars.
Why: Martha may be headed for the slammer. The torch needs passing.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 69th Regiment Armory, 68 Lexington Ave., at 26th St. (212-255-0020).

EAT

Spice Market
What: Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Gray Kunz team up in the Meatpacking District.
Why: Duh. Because it’s Jean-Georges. And Sex and the City refugees need to fill that Sunday void.
When: Dinner served till midnight; bar open till 4 a.m.
Where: 403 West 13th St., at Ninth Ave. (212-675-2322).

Dominic Restaurant and Social Club
What: Chef John Villa will raffle off a week at his Tuscan villa. One entry per dinner; winner picked 3/1.
Why: Because usually all you get after a great meal is a cheap mint.
When: Lunch served noon-2:30 p.m.; dinner served 5:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Where: 349 Greenwich St., at Harrison St. (212-343-0700).

HEAR

CBGB Friday Lineup
What: Indie rock acts Booty Olympics, the Blondes, and Inevitable Breakups raise funds for victims of the Avenue B fire.
Why: Secret surpise guests. Can’t name names, but unscramble the clues: Boym and Krostes.
When: Fri., 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: CBGB, 315 Bowery, at Bleecker St. (212-982-4052).

BUY

Ghost Sale
What: Their fall merch is up to 70 percent off.
Why: Boo! Dresses and tops so lovely it’s scary.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 28 Bond St., b/t Lafayette St. and Bowery (646-602-2891).

Jamin Puech Sale
What: Fetching (and spenny) straw, fringed, and beaded accessories are up to half off.
Why: Gamine style en solde. Who’s complaining?
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 247 Elizabeth St., b/t Houston and Prince Sts. (212-431-5200).