New York - December 17, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s beginning to look a lot like what you expected.

SEE
Prop-Up Shop II – Holiday Lodge
What: Sip cider near the fire in this temporary cabin, where Gargyle and Bykenyan props, gifts, and antique collectibles can be wrapped up on the spot, along with clothing and accessories (at up to 50 percent off).
Why: It’s from the hearth.
When: Thru Dec. 23. Thurs.-Sat. & Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 16a Orchard St., b/t Hester & Canal Sts. (917-470-9367).

EAT
Club Cookie Swap (Followed by Cookie Takedown)
What: Judges from the likes of Babbo and DBGB Kitchen and Bar put 25 bakers to the test. You eat the outcome. Proceeds go to The Lower Eastside Girls Club.
Why: Think of it as a precursor to Brooklyn’s Cookie Takedown.
When: Sat., 1-3 p.m.
Where: Swap at Celebrate Cafe, 308 Bowery, at 1st St.

HEAR
Chaos & Candy: Unholy Night
What: Performance artist Adam Dugas presents magical metal mayhem with Theo Kogan, Lizzy Yoder, and others shredding yuletide cheer.
Why: It’s only for the naughty list.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 8:30 p.m.
Where: Abrons Arts Center, at Henry Street Settlement, 466 Grand St., at Pitt St. (212-598-0400). Tix and info online at ovationtix.com.

SHOP
TotallySuperDeluxe Holiday Designer Craft Sale
What: A lady sets up a big ole indie sale in her carriage house.
Why: Jewelry, accessories, ceramics, knits, skin care, art, and vintage pieces from local vendors like MadMadJudy and Necklush.
When: Fri.-Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 198 Sixth Ave., at Prince St., grd. flr. (917-892-2928).

SCALP
Nut/Cracked
What: The disco ballet version of Tchaikovsky’s score.
Why: Worth it just for the tap dancing on bubble wrap.
When: Sat. & Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W. 19th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves. Tix and info online at engage.dancetheaterworkshop.org. Get on the wait list or go and hope to get lucky.

Photo: Courtesy of Gargyle

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