New York - June 04, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Weekend: the final frontier.

STROLL
Bushwick Open Studios
What: The warehouses of Brooklyn yonder throw open their industrial doors to reveal 250 galleries and artist spaces, including apartments, streets, and parks. Purchase original pieces, check out dance performances, and take a swing at the The Putting Lot (a mini putt-putt experiment in a parking lot).
Why: Hosted by Arts in Bushwick.
When: Fri.-Sun. Various times.
Where: Various locations. Download the map.

HEAR
Art Brut vs. Satan
What: The musically inclined nerds close out a five-night residency with sharp, unblemished, and always humorous rock.
Why: Underdogs get their shot at fifteen minutes and lose. Maybe on purpose. (Losers live on!)
When: Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.
Where: Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St., at Ave. A (212-260-4700). Tix and info at ticketmaster.com. Also check craigslist.org.

DINE
Sho Shaun Hergatt Opens
What: FiDi’s new dramatic, expansive dining space for culinary hustlers, power brokers, and French-Asian enthusiasts.
Why: The Aussie chef keeps your eyes on the prize (delicate plates of Kona Kampachi, mille-feuille of foie gras, Maine lobster with saffron, milk-fed veal tenderloin).
When: Opens Mon. without jitters. They’re saving fifteen tables every night next week for DailyCandy readers (mention us when booking).
Where: The Setai, New York, 40 Broad St., at Exchange Pl. (212-809-3993).

SEE
Blind Carbon Copy
What: Painting, sculpture, and video reference corporate culture.
Why: They want to jam your in-box.
When: Thurs.-Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 179 Canal St., b/t Mott & Elizabeth Sts., 2nd flr.

PEEL
Crawfish and Shrimp Boil
What: Crustaceans flown in from Louisiana end up on your plate with corncobs and Creole fries.
Why: Jazzy bands get down while you get dirty.
When: Thru June 18. Thurs., 5:30-11 p.m.
Where: Duane Park, 157 Duane St., b/t W. Broadway & Hudson Sts. (212-732-5555).

BUY
DVF Sample Sale
What: Wrap dress rhapsody (vintage, spring, one-of-a-kind), plus swim and accessories.
Why: Save 75 percent on retail prices.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 260 Fifth Ave., b/t 28th & 29th Sts. (212-725-5400).

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