New York - February 12, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Are you sensing a theme?

CRAFT
Rose Red & Lavender Schools You
What: Newish flower studio with handmade garden tools, miniature orchids, and absinthe spoons offers sweet-smelling classes for the horticulturally challenged.
Why: How about a gift that keeps on giving?
When: Sign up now for class next week (and the week after).
Where: 653 Metropolitan Ave., at Leonard St., Williamsburg (718-486-3569).

BUY
Phoenix Roze
What: One of our favorite downtown jewelers offers DailyCandy readers 25 percent off his teensy heart charms, padlock necklaces, and rings crafted from love.
Why: You fell at first sight.
When: Thurs.-Sun, noon-8 p.m.
Where: 39 Eighth Ave., b/t Jane & W. 4th Sts. (212-255-2362).

HEAR
You or the Invention of Memory
What: A delusional narrator relays his story in one long, obsessive love letter to a woman addressed only as “you.”
Why: For the honorable, uber-modern, and interactive publicity campaign called The New You Project.
When: Live reading, Sun., 7 p.m.
Where: KGB Bar, 85 E. 4th St., b/t Second & Third Aves. (212-505-3360).

SEE
Sneak a Peek
What: Artist Leah Tinari on the theme of scandalous revelry (drinking, laughing).
Why: A Saturday night party brings the pictures to life.
When: Thurs.-Mar. 14. Opening party, Sat., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Mixed Greens, 531 W. 26th St., 1st flr., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves. (212-331-8888).

FORESEE
Love Signs
What: Visiting astrologer Gahl Sasson explains the mystics and mysteries of V-Day.
Why: Is it chemistry or alchemy?
When: Fri., 7:45 & 9:45 p.m.
Where: East West Bookstore, Gallery West, 78 Fifth Ave., at 14th St. (212-243-5995).