New York - January 03, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Let us spell it out for y-o-u.

PLAY
Scrabble for Cheaters
What: Pick a partner (one who’s a wordsmith and charlatan), raise money, and buy rights to make up words on the board in the heat of the moment.
Why: Hosted by the enviable nonprofiters (and superheroes) at 826NYC.
When: Register now. Competition, Jan. 19 at noon.
Where: 826NYC, 372 Fifth Ave., b/t 5th & 6th Sts., Park Slope (718-499-9884).

SEE
The 39 Steps
What: A comedic spoof of the Alfred Hitchcock spy thriller from 1935 featuring a cast of four playing more than 150 roles.
Why: A reenactment of the chase of the Flying Scotsman. Ride along.
When: Fri.-Mar. 23.  See schedule here.
Where: American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves. (212-719-1300).

Beckett Shorts
What: A normally light-footed Baryshnikov, now weighed down, pantomimes futility with humor — to the sounds of Philip Glass.
Why: Feel the pull and buy tickets quick.
When: Thru Jan. 20. Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4th St., b/t Second Ave. & Bowery (212-460-5475). Tickets online at telecharge.com.

EAT
Smaller Portions
What: NY Burger Co. unleashes tender mini versions like the Chicago (applewood smoked bacon and cheddar) for your eating pleasure.
Why: Here’s to downsizing (without giving up what you love).
When: When you’re achin’.
Where: 678 Sixth Ave., b/t 21st & 22nd Sts. (212-229-1404); 303 Park Ave., b/t 23rd & 24th Sts. (212-254-2727).

BUY
Belly Dance Maternity Sample Sale
What: Tops for $30; $40 dresses and bottoms from Chaiken, NOM, Michael Stars, and more for the preggers set.
Why: Better than you were expecting.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 548 Hudson St., b/t Charles & Perry Sts. (212-645-3640).

  Do-Gooder