New York - May 25, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Go ahead. Take your pick: sink or swim.

PLAY
Habana Outpost Opening Party
What: The ecoeatery kicks off the summer with an open-air market; dunk tank; kids corner; and DJs (by day) and fashion show, live performance, and burlesque act (by night).
Why: Summer’s here, todo el dia y toda la noche.
When: Sat., noon-midnight.
Where: 757 Fulton St., at S. Portland Ave., Fort Greene (718-858-9500).

DO
The Infamous Four Borough Bohemian Beer Bike Bonanza
What: Wear something “festive” to cycle through Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx — and celebrate at the Bohemian Beer Garden in Astoria.
Why: It’s the beer-master cycle.
When: Sun., 1 p.m.
Where: McCarren Park, at Bedford & N. 12th Sts., Williamsburg.

EAT
Little Owl Opens
What: Cozy West Village corner spot for steak dinner and wine cocktails.
Why: There goes the neighborhood restaurant.
When: Tues.-Sun., 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; brunch, Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.
Where: 90 Bedford St., at Grove St. (212-741-4695).

HEAR
Bargemusic
What: Listen to seaworthy music like Mozart and Vivaldi on an old coffee barge on the East River.
Why: Whatever floats your boat.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 4 p.m.
Where: Fulton Ferry Landing, b/t Pier 1 & River Cafe (718-624-2083).

BUY
Caravan Shop Opens
What: A brick-and-mortar edition of your favorite mobile boutique.
Why: Sometimes fashion gets a flat.
When: Mon.-Sun., noon-8 p.m.
Where: 2 Great Jones, b/t Broadway & Lafayette St. (212-260-8189).