New York - July 09, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

How’s the view from her crown?

SEE
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What: The always-inventive Mixed Greens gallery holds its tenth anniversary exhibition with 84 artists working in just about every medium, from hand-cut paper sculptures to acrylic works on canvas.
Why: Big Gay Ice Cream Truck will be there today to celebrate.
When: Thru Aug. 14. Opens Thurs., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 531 W. 26th St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves. (212-331-8888).

SHADE
Oliver Peoples Summer Sessions
What: Find drinks (they’re free!), dance moves (Nicodemus on the turntables!), and the right pair of sunglasses (now $99 or $119).
Why: Get into the right frame of mind (we’re big on the Ballerina and Skyla styles).
When: Thurs., 7-10 p.m.
Where: 366 W. Broadway, at Broome St. (212-925-5400).

PIN
High Rollers
What: Flavorpill’s new bimonthly bash on the shiny lanes at the spanking new Brooklyn Bowl.
Why: A live performance by the wildly flamboyant (and highly flammable) Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.
Where: 61 Wythe Ave., b/t N. 11th & N. 12th Sts., Williamsburg (718-963-3369).

BELT
Dirty Dancing Sing-Along and Cha-Cha
What: Learn dance moves on a rooftop terrace, then watch Baby and Johnny get all hot and sweaty for each other.
Why: God wouldn’t have given you maracas if He didn’t want you to shake them.
When: Thurs., 7:30 p.m.
Where: The JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave., at 76th St. (646-505-5708).

HEAR
Matt and Kim
What: A free show from the quirky Brooklyn couple with all the pop antics you could hope for — crowd riling, stage diving, vagina banter, etc.
Why: If you can’t surf some waves this weekend, surf the crowd.
When: Thurs., 6 p.m.
Where: Hudson River Park, Pier 54, at W. 13th St.

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