New York - November 06, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You can! Can’t you?

GET
Into the Spirit
What: Out of a job? Add charitable works to your resume. Like fundraising for City Harvest, working in the kitchen at God’s Love We Deliver, or supporting a fashion sample sale at Housing Works.
Why: Your time is money. That’s powerful stuff.
When: How about now? (We did just gain an hour.)
Where: Start locally.

SEE
BETA Spaces
What: Bushwickers turn bedrooms, bathrooms, and living rooms into galleries for up-and-coming artists.
Why: A new kind of open house.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Various public/private areas.

EAT
Mañana
What: Guys behind Serafina/Geisha flew in a “true Mexican mama” to design the menu at their new ecofriendly UES spot.
Why: Filet mignon tacos and red snapper ceviche en la casa.
When: Opens Sat.
Where: 27 E. 61st St., b/t Park & Madison Aves. (212-752-8900).

BLUSH
Kinsey’s Women
What: Amateur and professional photos of nudes provide insight into the social history of s-e-x.
Why: Find your place on the sliding scale.
When: Thru Nov. 22. Thurs.-Sat., 2-8 p.m., and by appointment.
Where: Wild Project, 195 E. 3rd St., b/t Aves. A & B (212-228-1195).

BUY
Abaeté Sample Sale
What: Cocktail dresses, fall jackets, and vintage-inspired swimwear at up to 80 percent off.
Why: You need something nice to celebrate in.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 560 Broadway, at Prince St., ste. 509 (212-334-4755).

Catherine Holstein Sample Sale
What: Parson grad doles out femme coats for $200 and fall merch at 75 percent off.
Why: Save on cash while splurging on style.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 213 W. 35th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 7th flr.

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