New York - January 28, 2010

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Squeaky-clean fun.

PRIMP
Beauty Room Opens
What: Hip-as-hell salon/apothecary Woodley & Bunny adds waxing, facials, and makeup application to the list.
Why: Pretty is as pretty does.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 196 N. 10th St., at Driggs Ave. (718-218-6588).

STOCK UP
Slow and Steady Wins the Race Sale
What: Avant-garde whiz Mary Ping’s cult designs are all 50 percent off (or more).
Why: Celebrate your inner tortoise.
When: Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 179 Canal St., b/t Elizabeth & Mott Sts., ste. 4b.

In God We Trust Sample Sale
What: The charming purveyors of faux-antiquated clothes, shoes, and jewels offer deep discounts (up to 80 percent off).
Why: We put our faith in gold bangles and sweet sailor dresses.
When: Fri., 4-8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 265 Lafayette St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts. (212-966-9010).

SIP
The Noble Rot’s Taste like a Pro
What: Drink bubbly and sample three wines while oenophile Jeff Morgan teaches you to trust your palate.
Why: Sulfite for your right to drink good wine.
When: Sun., 7-9 p.m.
Where: New York Vintners, 21 Warren St., b/t Broadway & Church St. (212-812-3999). $45 per person. R.S.V.P. at info@thenoblerot.com.

EAT
The Brooklyn Taco Experiment
What: Borough It boys Theo Peck and Nick Suarez present the city’s first amateur taco-off, with judges from Bark, Cascabel, and Calexico.
Why: A portion of proceeds goes to ovarian cancer research.
When: Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Where: The Bell House, 149 7th St., b/t Second & Third Aves. (718-643-6510). Tickets and info online at thefoodexperiments.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Woodley & Bunny