New York - March 04, 2004

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It isn’t just you. Everyone has a post-Oscar hangover. What better way to cure it than some decidedly non-Hollywood fare?

SEE

These Just In
What: Angry vegan bakers, delusional actors, and horror movies. Four short films created by The Daily Show writers and crew.
Why: It’s cheap. It’s smart. It’s funny. And you just might see Jon Stewart in the audience.
When: Thurs. at 8 p.m.
Where: Ars Nova Theater, 511 W. 54th St., b/t Tenth and Eleventh Aves. (212-868-4444; smarttix.com.

Dusk Til Dawn: The Films of John Waters
What: An all-night showing of the freak master’s best. The midnight look-alike contest will be judged by Waters himself.
Why: The longer you stay, the less you pay. How often do cinephiles get to test their endurance?
When: Sat., 6 p.m.-6 a.m.
Where: Pioneer Theater, 155 E. 3rd St., at Ave. A (212-254-3300).

Laughter in the Dark
What: A festival of the world’s best new children’s movies.
Why: It’s a cool thing to do with the kids. And these flicks have no commercial tie-ins.
When: Fri. & Sat., see schedule for times.
Where: Brooklyn Academy of Music, Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave., b/t Ashland Pl. and St. Felix St. (718-636-4100).

EAT

August
What: The new restaurant from an (Industry) Food alum.
Why: Because this industry ain’t the movies. It doesn’t matter where you fall on the food chain; you get there first, you get a seat.
When: Fri. & Sat., dinner served till 1 a.m.; Sun., dinner served till 11 p.m.
Where: 359 Bleecker St., b/t W. 10th and Charles Sts. (212-929-4774).

Beppe
What: Simple and delish rustic Tuscan fare. A true New York gem.
Why: It’s Big Night meets Moonstruck: Chef Cesare’s mamma is here from Italy, working the stoves with him. Their specials? Rovellini di manzo on Friday; stracotto di manzo on Saturday.
When: Fri., 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat., 5:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Where: 45 E. 22nd St., b/t Broadway and Park Ave. South (212-982-8422).

BUY

Zac Posen Trunk Show
What: Fashion’s darling is selling togs from his fall 2004 collection — months before they hit stores.
Why: Snap up your next Oscar gown.
When: Thur. & Fri.; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., at 58th St. (212-753-7300).

Language Store Closing Sale
What: Up to 90 percent off merch from Pucci, Stella McCartney, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Language.
Why: The bad news: The boutique is closing. The good news: Budget cuts, like, bigtime.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 238 Mulberry St., b/t Prince and Spring Sts. (212-431-5566).