New York - October 23, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

This will take a couple of syllables to explain.

MARVEL
The Grand Chrono’nauts Tea
What: Heard of Steampunk? The sci-fi version of the Victorian era comes to life (think Jules Verne-inspired trinkets and top hats with petticoats) at the Brooklyn Indie Market.
Why: It’s the glam, nonspooky version of Goth: Edwardian cupcakes, tarot readings, and old-fashioned photo booths.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fashion show at 2 p.m.
Where: Smith St., at Union St., Carroll Gdns. (Spy the red and white tent.)

GOBBLE
Almond
What: One of the few good Hamptons restos opens a very neighborhoody outpost in NYC.
Why: We’re nuts about the short ribs. And the pool table in back.
When: Dinner daily, 5:30-11 p.m.
Where: 12 E. 22nd St., b/t Broadway & Park Ave. (212-228-7557).

SWINDLE
Costume National Moving Sale
What: Up to 90 percent off ready-to-wear for guys and girls.
Why: When is it not time to wear a Costume?
When: Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 108 Wooster St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts. (212-431-1530).

Castle Starr Sample Sale
What: Stone-cording and embellished silk dresses, pants, and skirts are 40-60 percent off.
Why: You’re a Starr.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 494 Eighth Ave., at 35th St., 3rd flr. (212-564-8083).

OGLE
Chanel Mobile Art
What: They’re going back to the future with a pavilion designed by Zaha Hadid.
Why: Doesn’t Karl Lagerfeld kinda look like an alien?
When: Thru Nov. 9.
Where: Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, Fifth Ave., at 69th St.

War of the Worlds/The Lost World
What: Orson Welles’s eyewitness report reimagined along with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s scientific exploration of a prehistoric kingdom in the Amazon.
Why: It’s the end of the world as we know it.
When: Sun., 3 p.m.
Where: Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, 2900 Campus Rd., at Hillel Pl., Downtown Brooklyn (718-951-4600). Tickets and info at 718-951-4500 or brooklyncenteronline.org.

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