New York - July 14, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Here’s to the irresistible song of the sirens. And lots of French cliches.

SEE
On the Outs
What: An addict, a dealer, and a runaway make bad choices in a movie that’s being touted as the new Kids.
Why: La vie ain’t always en rose.
When: Through July 26.
Where: Film Forum, 209 W. Houston St., at Sixth Ave. (212-727-8110).

DO
Bleu Blanc Rouge
What: Vangeline does Josephine Baker; Ziaf does Piaf. Francis Mbappe is a legend in any langue.
Why: Drinking, carousing, entertaining, regretting. And lubricating before your next ménage à trois.
When: Thurs., 7:30 p.m., Vangeline and Ziaf; 10 p.m., Mbappe.
Where: Galapagos Art Space, 70 N. 6th St., b/t Kent & Wythe Aves. (718 782-5188).

BUY
Mint Sale
What: Summer dresses, peasant skirts, and floral tops 50 to 70 percent off.
Why: You need something for St. Tropez in August.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 252 W. 37th St., sixth fl., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves. (212-594-8536 ext. 13).

Insane Hollywould Sample Sale
What: Up to 80 percent off flats and heels. Plus, vintage and one-of-a-kind samples for 25 bucks.
Why: Perfect with your beret. Pass the Gauloises.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 198 Elizabeth St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts. (212-343-8344).

EAT
An Impromptu Pique-nique
What: A wheel of brie, a crusty baguette, and a few bottles of rose.
Why: French women don’t get fat? Here’s to another notch in your Hermès belt.
When: Tonight.
Where: A charming pied-à-terre.