New York - December 11, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Yuletide’s coming in. Catch the wave.

SHARE
Robin Hood Holiday Card
What: DailyCandy designed. Ready for snail mail.
Why: One hundred percent of your contribution helps fight poverty in NYC.
When: ‘Tis the season.
Where: Online at robinhood.org.

WALK
SoHo Holiday Stroll
What: Tons of shops, galleries, and eateries stay open late and offer one-night discounts, free samples, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres.
Why: Twenty dollar shopping bracelet gets you perks and benefits A.C.E.’s rehabilitation program for homeless men and women. (When local businesses and buildings donate, A.C.E.’s clients sweep their sidewalks.)
When: Thurs., 6-11 p.m.
Where: Various bookshops, boutiques, and bistros.

SUP
Kefi
What: Michael Psilakis and Donatella Arpaia’s awesome rustic Greek resto relocates to a bigger space and now takes reservations and credit cards.
Why: Visit Fri.-Sun. and they’ll knock 10 percent off your bill; additionally, they’ll donate that amount to City Harvest. Mention DailyCandy.
When: Lunch, Mon.-Sat.; brunch, Sun.; dinner, daily from 5 p.m.
Where: 505 Columbus Ave., b/t 84th & 85th Sts. (212-873-0200).

WEAR
Proper Attire
What: New, stylishly designed three-pack condoms are FDA-approved and make great stocking stuffers.
Why: Proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood education on safe sex.
When: You need to stick to a dress code.
Where: Babeland, 43 Mercer St., b/t Broome & Grand Sts.; online at properattirecondoms.com.

BUY
Jackson, Johnston & Roe and Eugenia Kim Sample Sales
What: Charming JJR throwbacks at up to 75 percent off. At Eugenia Kim, all hats and accessories are 50-75 percent off.
Why: JJR collects nonperishables for the Food Bank (bring cans!). Eugenia Kim will donate some proceeds to City Harvest.
When: JJR, Sun., 1-4 p.m. EK, Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: JJR, 180 Grand St., b/t Bedford & Driggs Ave., 2nd flr., Williamsburg (917-753-9476). EK, 347 W. 36th St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves., ste. 502 (212-674-1345).

HEAR
A CD to Save the Children
What: Amadou & Mariam, Youssou N’Dour, and Peter Sarstedt appear on a solid track listing for your listening pleasure.
Why: All proceeds go to Save the Children.
When: This is the first of Burch’s limited-edition series for charities.
Where: Tory Burch, 257 Elizabeth St., b/t Houston & Prince Sts. (212-334-3000).

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