New York - May 21, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Give us the weekend. Nothing more, nothing less.

SEE
Everlasting Nothing Less
What: Stuart Semple rescues pop culture imagery. His art is meticulously painted by hand, not machine.
Why: Critique or celebration?
When: Thru June 20. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: AnnaKustera, 520 W. 21st St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves. (212-989-0082).

EAT
Fulton Stall Market Opens
What: A dozen vendors from the tristate area take over former fish stalls on the tip of Manhattan. Fresh produce, handmade cheese, organic bread, cut flowers, artisanal yogurt, and fair trade coffee are at the ready.
Why: Everybody’s taking the local. Toot, toot!
When: Opens for summer Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: South Street Seaport, South St., b/t Fulton & Beekman Sts.

GET
The Hell Out of Town
What: Our just-launched Summer Trippin’ has everything you need to plan a vacation, win prizes, and have more fun at home.
Why: We’ll take the travel bug over the swine flu any day.
When: We’ve got the calendar booked through Labor Day.
Where: Online at dailycandy.com/travel.

BOW
Japan Brand at Felissimo
What: Gorgeous townhouse hosts retail exhibition of lacquerware, kitchen knives, and a portable teahouse specially selected by Japan’s Ministry of Trade.
Why: Sign up for sushi, sake, and flower-arranging demos.
When: Thru May 30. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 10 W. 56th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves. Register for workshops at felissimo.com.

DRINK
Warren 77
What: Could it be? A “sports bar” that doesn’t scream jocks and hookers? Leave it to the guys behind Smith & Mills to make a proper drinking and sports-spectating establishment that doesn’t assault the senses.
Why: Not just for beers and bros.
When: Mon.-Thurs., noon-1 a.m.; Fri., noon-2 a.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 77 Warren St., b/t W. Broadway & Greenwich St. (212-227-8994).

BUY
Opening Ceremony Spring Sale
What: Save up to 50 percent on spring merch from Boy by Band of Outsiders, Patrik Ervell, Vena Cava, and the enticing house label.
Why: No ribbon cutting, just price cutting.
When: Fri.-June 14. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 35 Howard St., b/t Crosby St. & Broadway (212-219-2688).

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