Chocolate, art, and north-of-14th delights. You can have it all.
SEE
Design Downtown
What: Hyper-hip home-design event that swears it’s cooler than ICFF.
Why: You have such a keen eye…
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m-7 p.m.
Where: Drive In Studios, 443 W. 18th St., b/t Ninth and Tenth Aves. (212-352-9968).
DO
Passion for Pastry Conference
What: Top NYC talent unleashes the method behind mad-good desserts.
Why: And such a sturdy hand, too.
When: Two-hour workshops all day. See schedule for details.
Where: The French Culinary Institute, 462 Broadway, at Grand St.
(888-272-7879). Register at pastryscoop.com.
Family Picnic
What: A scavenger hunt, magic tricks, and lunch benefit Grand Street Settlement’s summer day camp.
Why: Not to mention your taste for adventure.
When: Sun. at 3 p.m.
Where: Norman’s Landscape, Central Park, at W. 86th St. (646-201-4284 or grandstreet.org).
BUY
Lighthouse International’s Centennial Posh Sale
What: Chanel, Kors, Givenchy, Prada, and Oscar are up to 75 percent off retail for charity’s sake.
Why: Your compassionate heart.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 110 E. 60th St., b/t Lexington & Park Aves. (212-821-9445). Admission: $10.
Valentino Sample Sale
What: Clothes, accessories — wholesale and below.
Why: And your raging good looks.
When: Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 11 W. 42nd St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves., 26th flr. (718-747-1656). Photo ID required.














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