New York - April 23, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Shake what you brought with you.

BUZZ
Five Spot Soulfood Restaurant
What: The monthly Dig Deeper party with hot soul food bites and funky 45s.
Why: Get blown away at midnight by Lee Fields, a.k.a. Little J.B. Fields (James Brown gave him that nickname).
When: Sat., 10 p.m.-4 a.m.
Where: 459 Myrtle Ave., at Washington Ave., Fort Greene (718-852-0202). Reserve your spot online at ticketalternative.com.

SEE
From Gallery to Grocery: Yes, We Canned
What: Shopdropping (opposite of shoplifting) artist Ryan Watkins-Hughes installs a bodega in a gallery — replete with a Punjabi soundtrack, lotto tickets for sale, and art-piece canned goods (at $25 a pop).
Why: It’s accessible, nonperishable (and recyclable!) art.
When: Thru May 10. Wed.-Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Heist Gallery, 27½ Essex St., b/t Hester & Grand Sts. (212-253-0451).

BUY
Mayle Sample Sale
What: New, never-before-seen items at wholesale prices! Plus treats from the archives and coats (maybe for the last time). Girls are freaking out.
Why: Josie Romper in silk, just-see-through-enough Silvana dresses, leopard clogs, hand-knit vests, totes, belts, and bags.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 242 Elizabeth St., b/t Prince & Houston Sts. (212-625-0406).

Girls Garage Sale
What: Clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories from Lanvin, Marni, Alaia, Mulberry, Proenza Schouler, and Thakoon (to name a few).
Why: Minimum discount for brand new merch is 70 percent. Gently used items? Eighty-five percent off and up! Most of the proceeds go to the beloved JCP Downtown.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 393 Greenwich St., b/t N. Moore & Beach Sts. (212-334-3522).

Spring Yard Sale
What: Auto’s designers and vendors display lots of overstock (home goods, baby items, clothing, accessories, and jewelry) in the tented yard.
Why: Le Gamin’s truck parks outside for snacking in close quarters.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 803-805 Washington St., b/t Gansevoort & Horatio Sts. (212-229-2292)

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