Come out, come out, wherever you are.
SEE
The Playground
What: Twenty artists explore the transition between youth and adulthood.
Why: Nude puzzles, a handcrafted tepee, and a giant rosary made of Jumbo Jacks.
When: Thru Feb. 22. Opens Sat., 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Puffin Room, 435 Broome St., b/t Broadway & Crosby Sts. (212-343-2881).
CHOOSE
Your Sweetest Things
What: Exercise your right to vote (for your favorite stories from 2008).
Why: We’d like your opinion, and that’s a fact.
When: Voting ends Fri. at midnight.
Where: Online at dailycandy.com.
SNAG
New London Luxe
What: Upstairs from the Chelsea pharmacy hides a design boutique chockful of conversation starters. Take 40 percent off artwork, chandeliers, furniture, jewelry, clothing, and tabletop items. Or take a break from the madness by lounging on the couch with tea.
Why: Home goods, sweet home goods.
When: Thru Feb. 29.
Where: 246 Eighth Ave., b/t 22nd & 23rd Sts., 2nd flr. (212-414-9750). Do mention us at the register.
SWIPE
Saks Bridal Sale
What: Save up to 50 percent on gowns by Reem Acra, Amsale, Monique Lhuillier, Vera Wang, and more.
Why: Prices to make brides blush.
When: Thru Jan. 20. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., at 50th St., 5th flr. (212-753-4000).
GIVE
Your Old Clothes Need a New Life
What: Wearable Collections partners with NYC greenmarkets, providing easy drop-off locations for your unwanted garments (see: fat pants).
Why: Don’t wear yourself out.
When: W. 97th St., Fri., 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Union Sq., Sat. & Mon., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tompkins Sq., Sun., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Grand Army Plaza, Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: W. 97th St., b/t Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.; Union Sq., 15th St., at Union Sq. W.; Tompkins Sq., E. 7th St. & Ave. A.; Grand Army Plaza, Flatbush Ave., Park Slope.











