New York - September 23, 2004

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

And so the busy fall begins. Pace yourselves, kiddies. You have a long season ahead.

SEE
Art + Commerce 2004 Festival of Emerging Photographers
What: Edgy, diverse pictures (street scenes, portraits) in an outdoor space reminiscent of Roman ruins.
Why: The views — inside and out.
When: Thurs.-Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Tobacco Warehouse, Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park, at Dock and Water Sts., DUMBO.

DO
Wanna Dance: Absolute Beginner Funk Class
What: Pros teach wannabe hip-hoppers the art of popping and locking.
Why: Never know when you’ll need to bust a Britney backup-dancer move.
When: Sat. 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Where: Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W. 19th St., b/t Seventh and Eighth Aves. (917-673-3903).

BUY
Vintage Designer Sale
What: Clothing and accessories from Halston, Gucci, Dior, Vivienne Westwood, Versace, and others.
Why: Your mom’s got no tweed left to spare.
When: Sat. 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Tribeca Grand Hotel, 2 Sixth Ave., b/t Church and White Sts., Sanctum Rm.

EAT
Italian Brunch at San Domenico
What: The CPS classic is celebrating its makeover by curing your hangover.
Why: A trip to Italy (bomboloni, eggs with truffles, and prosecco) minus the jet lag. (But almost as pricey.)
When: Sun. 11 p.m.-3 p.m.
Where: San Domenico, 240 Central Park South, b/t Seventh Ave. and Broadway (212-265-5959).

READ
The Little White Car
What: Fast-paced caper about wild boys and girls.
Why: You’re detoxing from summer. Enough with your own antics already.
When: Two quiet hours. You find them.
Where: Available online at amazon.com or at your local bookstore.

Photo Credit: Bart Michiels