New York - October 07, 2004

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Too cold for the Vineyard. Too hot for Chamonix. Just right for a weekend in the boroughs.

SEE
OpenHouseNewYork
What: Free architectural tours all over the city (the High Line, Mason’s Lodge, Greenwood Cemetery, the Montauk Club).
Why: Amazing buildings and guilt-free voyeurism.
When: Sat. & Sun. Call for times and reservations.
Where: Center For Architecture, 536 Laguardia Pl. b/t Bleecker and West 3rd Sts. (917-583-2398 or ohny.org).

Untitled 2002 (He Promised)
What: Massive, all-night experimental installation with side acts (palm readings, jugglers, Thai massage).
Why: A late night without the hangover.
When: Fri. 1 p.m.-Sat. 11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 275 Hudson St., b/t Spring and Dominick Sts. (212-423-3500).

HEAR
Be Well: The Ramones Beat on Cancer
What: Blondie, the Strokes, Sonic Youth, and the remaining Ramones perform for a good cause.
Why: You and Dad will have something to bond over.
When: Fri. at 7 p.m.
Where: Spirit, 530 W. 27th St., b/t Tenth and Eleventh Aves. (212-268-9477 or wanttickets.com).

DO
Southside Stays Up Late
What: Billyburg’s Black Betty, Spuyten Duyvil, Rabbits, Ghostown, Love Shines, Catbird, and others throw a shopping, eating, and drinking party.
Why: You’re the only hipster not on the L to Lorimer.
When: Fri. till midnight.
Where: On Metropolitan Ave., Havemeyer and Grand Sts. (718-388-7688 or catbirdnyc.com).

BUY
Alvin Valley Sample Sale
What: Super-cute, hip, wearable slacks, tops, and coats at 50 to 90 percent off.
Why: These pants do more for your bum than the Stairmaster. (Well, sort of.)
When: Thurs.-Sun. noon-6 p.m.
Where: 632 Broadway, b/t Houston and Bleecker Sts., suite 602 (212-253-0095).