New York - March 27, 2008
The Weekend Guide
What to Do This Weekend
Hey, art. How you fairing?
DO
Art Now, Red Dot, Volta NY, Pulse, DiVA
What: In conjunction with The Armory zoo and Scope circus, some smaller boutique fests to feast on.
Why: Picture this.
When: Thurs.-Sun.
Where: Various locations. Check schedules.
WATCH
Momma’s Man
What: Beautifully shot, wry indie film about a thirtysomething new dad who relapses into adolescence.
Why: We’ll tell your mommy!
When: Fri., 6:15 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m.
Where: Fri., MoMA, 11 W. 53rd St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves.; Sat., Walter Reade Theater, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, at 65th St. Tix and info at filminc.com.
SEE
Obsessive Methods of Expression
What: A Tribeca pop-up gallery fixates on fixation — in theory, method, or execution.
Why: You just can’t get enough.
When: Thru Apr. 15. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat., noon-6 p.m.; Fri., noon-8 p.m.
Where: 499 Canal St., at Renwick St.
Coney Island of the Heart
What: For its inaugural exhibition, the refurbished townhouse-as-gallery showcases retro black and white photos of the melting pot nabe.
Why: It’s not some Coney Island side show.
When: Opening party, Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Bond Street Gallery, 297 Bond St., b/t Sackett & Union Sts., Carroll Gardens (718-858-2297).
DRINK
A Latte
What: Beloved WV coffee shop Joe opens a Chelsea location. Coffee tasting flights to follow.
Why: Don’t be a drip.
When: Mon.-Sat., 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Joe at London Terrace, 405 W. 23rd St., b/t Ninth & Tenth Aves. (212-206-0669).
LEARN (and EAT)
Lessons in Italian
What: Chef Fabio Trabocchi kicks off monthly cooking class with a risotto lecture, demo, and lunch.
Why: Some call it carbo-loading. We call it extreme fatigue prevention.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Fiamma, 206 Spring St., b/t Sullivan St. & Sixth Ave. (212-653-0100). Reservations at 212-331-0316 or nfisher@brguestinc.com.
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