New York - June 11, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You’re walking the High Line.

HEAR
Qawwali Gospel Creation
What: A hypnotic, high-energy blend of 700-year-old Sufi praise singing and a gospel choir from New Orleans.
Why: Raise you up.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St., at Rockwell Pl., Fort Greene (718-636-4100).

SEE
Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love
What: New doc follows Africa’s best-selling pop artist and human rights activist as he attempts to create an open dialogue about Islam.
Why: Put faith in the music.
When: Opens Fri.
Where: Paris Theatre, 4 W. 58th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves. (212-593-4872); IFC Center, 323 Sixth Ave., at W. 3rd St. (212-924-7771); BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave., b/t Ashland Pl. & St. Felix St., Fort Greene (718-636-4100).

DRINK
The Jane Opens
What: Another day, another opulent Titanic-era hotel bar.
Why: You’re feeling grandiose these days. No? Well, go drown your sorrows in a tall Tom Collins.
When: After drinks at The Bowery Hotel (naturally) but before you misplace your monocle.
Where: 113 Jane St., at W. Side Hwy. (212-924-6700).

BUY
Mina Sample Sale
What: Irene Albright (curator of the Albright Fashion Library) sells designer treasures from her collection.
Why: Sift through racks of Olga Kapustina and repeat after us — Balenciaga, Dior, Alberta Ferretti, and Valentino at up to 80 percent off.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 32a Cooper Square, at E. 6th St.

Earnest Sewn Sample Sale
What: Five-pocket jeans, denim skirts, men’s shirts, jackets, kids’ clothes, and more for $20-$125.
Why: Earnest saves the day.
When: Thurs. & Fri, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 260 Fifth Ave., b/t 28th & 29th Sts. (212-242-3414).

Butter by Nadia Sample Sale
What: Sweet wrap dresses for all shapes are $50-$125 (reg. $250); gowns are $150 (reg. $360).
Why: I second that emulsion.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 405 Van Brunt St., at Van Dyke St., Red Hook. Cash only for purchases less than $250.

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