New York - October 20, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

The Snoop D-o-double-g turns 33. Welcome to a slow news week in the doggpound.

SEE
Wendy Fulenwider
What: Dreamy, abstract seascapes and landscapes in oil and watercolor.
Why: Admire art as you’re sippin’ on gin and juice.
When: Opening Thurs., 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thru Nov. 3.
Where: Banchet, 809 Washington St., b/t Horatio & Gansevoort Sts. (212-989-1088).

Kids with Cameras
What: Bengali children from Born into Brothels turn their cameras on life in the Red Light District.
Why: Empower kids through art? Fo-shizzle.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Julie Saul Gallery, 535 W. 22 St., 6th fl., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves. (212-627-2410).

EAT
Barca 18 Opens
What: Ringmaster Steve Hanson and hottie Eric Ripert co-direct the transformation of Avalon. Cue the tapas.
Why: We present the Eastsidaz.
When: Dinner.
Where: 225 Park Ave. S., at 18th St. (212-533-2500).

BUY
Tufi Duek Sample Sale
What: Shoes were $345, now $120; fall dresses were $495-$950, now $120-$300.
Why: You’ve got to look like a top dogg.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 530 Broadway, 10th fl., at Spring St. (212-925-8277).

Dwell Sample Sale
What: Duvets, bed covers, and sheets are wholesale. Crib sets up to 50 percent off.
Why: They love you for your style. Doggystyle.
When: Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thru Nov. 6.
Where: 79 Greene St., b/t Spring & Broome Sts. (212-219-3960).