New York - January 31, 2010

Here's the Plan

What to Do This Week

Love, actually.

VIEW
Chris Craymer’s Romance
What: The London photographer’s first solo exhibition features touching, quirky, and steamy portraits of couples.
Why: Live vicariously.
When: Tues.-Feb. 16. Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Trask Gallery, at The National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S., b/t Lexington & Park Ave. S. (212-475-3424).

CHEW
Pancake Month at Clinton St. Baking Co.
What: Kick off a month of special flavors with a chocolate and blood orange version of the fluffy, light hotcakes.
Why: Nom nom nom.
When: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. & 6-11 p.m.
Where: 4 Clinton St., b/t E. Houston & Stanton Sts. (646-602-6263).

CLICK
Honey in the Rough’s E-Apothecary
What: Eminently awesome LES indie boutique finally puts its favorite beauty products online.
Why: Find obscure but coveted brands like Germany’s funky Uslu Airlines nail polish.
When: Your computer boots up.
Where: Online at honeyintheroughstore.com; 161 Rivington St., b/t Clinton & Suffolk Sts. (212-228-6415).

REMEMBER
J.D. Salinger
What: Reread your coming-of-age favorites by the 91-year-old genius recluse (who passed away last Wednesday).
Why: Forgetting would be crummy.
When: You feel like a phony.
Where: Your teenage bedroom seems most appropriate.

BOUNCE
Das Racist at Cameo Gallery
What: The buzzy Brooklyn rap duo does a Beastie Boys Paul’s Boutique cover set.
Why: You loved the nerdy-good “Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell” single, and you’re ready to dance.
When: Tues., 8 p.m.
Where: 93 N. 6th St., b/t Berry & Wythe Sts., Williamsburg (718-302-1180). Cover is $5.

PLAN AHEAD
Sixth Annual PowerHouse Books Portfolio Review
What: Amateurs get critiques on their pics and advice from pros like Elle’s senior photo editor and the editorial director of Abrams Books.
Why: Feel the Flickr of fame.
When: Feb. 28, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Sign up this week to be included.)
Where: PowerHouse Arena, 37 Main St., b/t Front & Water Sts., Dumbo. Sign up online at powerhouseportfolioreview.com.

Photo: Chris Craymer