New York - August 19, 2004

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Confucius say: You will travel, discover new creatures, overspend, and pamper loved ones.

GO
Belgian Beer Festival
What: 75 varieties. Waffles. Beer. Music. Beer.
Why: Did we mention the beer?
When: Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown N.Y. (800-544-1809).

“Couple in the Kitchen”
What: Staged reading about love and lust during the sexual revolution.
Why: Can’t get it at home? Get it at the beach.
When: Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m.
Where: East Hampton Neighborhood House, 92 Three Mile Harbor Rd., East Hampton (631-329-8057).

DO
Parent and Puppy Pampering
What: Summer shower for pooch, mini facial for you.
Why: Your pooch will enjoy it more than those silly nicknames, low-carb dog food, and new booties.
When: Sat. by appointment.
Where: Origins, 402 W. Broadway, at Spring St. (212-219-9764).

EAT
Crayfish Week
What: Crayfish sushi. Crayfish herring. Crayfish tacos. Crayfish gazpacho.
Why: Hot. New. Crustacean.
When: Thurs.-Sat. noon-2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where: Aquavit, 13 W. 54th St., b/t Fifth and Sixth Aves. (212-307-7311).

BUY
Prada, Prada Sport, Miu Miu Sample Sale
What: Men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories are up to 50 percent off wholesale.
Why: Duh. (You fashion slave.)
When: Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Fuller Building, 41-45 E. 57th St., at Madison Ave., second flr. R.S.V.P. required: pradasamplesale.com.

Sol Sale
What: Rosa Cha bikinis, were $300, now $89-$135; Iodice tanks, were $71, now $28; Gloria Coelho dresses, were $1,625, now $700.
Why: Summer ain’t over! (Feels like it never started.)
When: Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.
Where: 6 Prince St., b/t Bowery and Elizabeth St. (212-966-0002).