New York - September 18, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Chapter 7: Going for Broke.

RIDE
Free Bike Weekend
What: Transportation Alternatives hosts a pedal-friendly weekend on Governors Island. Bring your bike or borrow one. Kites (250 of them) will be on hand for flying.
Why: This is not a vicious cycle.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Governors Island. Ferries leave from the Battery Maritime Building, 10 South St., at Whitehall St. Ferry schedule online at govisland.com.

GIVE
H2O
What: NYC-based Charity: Water celebrates its September birthday by asking Virgos and Libras to set up virtual fundraisers to build wells in Ethiopia.
Why: Accessible to all zodiac signs (even you, Aries).
When: People are thirsty right now.
Where: Online at charitywater.org.

SEE
Haunch of Venison
What: For the gallery’s inagural exhibition, 60 works from de Kooning to Rothko hang under the title Abstract Expressionism: a World Elsewhere.
Why: For the space — a 20,000-square-foot penthouse, awesome views, lots of natural light.
When: Thru Nov. 12. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1230 Sixth Ave., b/t 48th & 49th Sts., 20th flr. (212-259-0000).

EASE
Shiatsu Workshop
What: Laid-back two-day program introduces the art of healing touch.
Why: Rub elbows (and shoulders and necks) with like-minded yogis.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Innerevolution, 97 Green St., b/t Franklin St. & Manhattan Ave., ste. g3, Greenpoint. R.S.V.P. (required) to lisanelsonlevine@gmail.com.

EAT
Sozai Takeout Platter
What: Nine beautiful small bites with healthy, pretty-making properties created by former Jewel Bako chef.
Why: Another tuna melt from the smelly deli?
When: You’re feeling pretty. Or want to.
Where: Online at yuzuny.com.

Brunch at Elettaria
What: Akhtar Nawab wants to cook you breakfast: ricotta, thyme honey, and pine nuts on toast; poori, cauliflower cake, and scrambled eggs; fried quail, pickled mango, and bacon.
Why: Think outside the egg sandwich.
When: Starts this weekend. Sat. & Sun., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: 33 W. 8th St., at Macdougal St. (212-677-3833).

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