New York - June 05, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Isn’t it jazzy?

HEAR
Jazz Age Lawn Party
What: Leisurely croquet games, a pie baking contest, your seersucker suit, and the eleven-piece pomade-friendly Dreamland Orchestra. Pack a picnic.
Why: G’day to you, guv’nor!
When: Sat. & Sun., 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Bathing beauties parade on Sun.
Where: Governors Island. Check here for directions.

EAT
Mac and Cheese Dinner Party
What: Carbs. Smothered in cheese. Partnered with wheat beer, bourbon, and bluegrass.
Why: Gooey apple pie with cheddar and barefoot dancing for dessert.
When: Fri., 4 p.m.-last man standing.
Where: The Yard, 388-400 Carroll St., b/t Bond & Nevins Sts., Gowanus.

Miss Favela
What: A new Brazilian neighborhood joint packs live music, fish stews, and enough caipirinhas to have you doing capoeira in the street (if you’re feeling feisty).
Why: It’s favel-ous!
When: Daily, 5:30 p.m.-midnight. Lunch coming soon.
Where: 57 S. 5th St., at Wythe Ave., B’burg (718-230-4040).

SEE (and HEAR)
Jamie Lidell
What: So much soul for such a little British man.
Why: A new album, a new tour. Undoubtedly, a new electro-filled live set to get you jumping.
When: Sun. & Mon. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Where: Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St., at Bowery (212-533-2111).

Playing the Building
What: Have you checked out David Byrne’s sound installation with Creative Time yet?
Why: When was the last time you played a pump organ, anyway?
When: Thru Aug. 10. Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Battery Maritime Building, 10 South St., at FDR Dr. (212-206-6674).

BUY
Noisette and Edit Boutique Sales
What: At Noisette, 30 percent off special things (Iro camisoles, Chie Mihara boots, Bash cotton dresses). At Edit, up to 70 percent off designers you think you love but can never afford (Phillip Lim, Derek Lam, etc.). Us either.
Why: Go nutty as a noisette.
When: Noisette, starts Sat. Daily, noon-7 p.m. Edit, thru June 25. Daily, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: Noisette, 46 N. 6th St., at Kent Ave. (718-388-5188); Edit, 1368 Lexington Ave., b/t 90th & 91st Sts. (212-876-1368).

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