New York - July 08, 2010

The Weekend Guide

NYC Events and Diversions

Home, sweet home.

EXPLORE
Housed
What: An artistic examination (photographs, video, Chatroulette station) of daily rituals, deconstructed houses, and familial get-togethers inside the Victorian photographer’s actual home.
Why: Drinking beer on the ferry.
When: Thru Sept. 5. Opening reception, Sun., 2-7 p.m.
Where: Alice Austen House Museum, 2 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island (718-816-4506).

SHOUT
The Underground Rebel Bingo Club
What: The British secret society and self-dubbed “bacchanalian dance party” comes to NYC with DJs, mayhem, and kitsch-tastic prizes (sumo wrestler outfits, LED umbrellas).
Why: We can get behind Fight Club-style rules, including: No boring people. No work suits. No wankers.
When: Fri., 10 p.m.-4 a.m.
Where: Somewhere in Greenpoint (you’ll find out today). Tickets ($10) online at ticketfly.com; $15 at the door.

SHOP
Built by Wendy Summer Sale
What: Sewing and print savant Wendy Mullin’s spring/summer collection is up to 70 percent off.
Why: The Fine Art silk tank with sweet back button closure (was $144, now $72), pinstripe-layered tie-front shirt (was $185, now $93), and color block minidress (was $113, now $57).
When: Thru Aug. 15. Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 7 Centre Market Pl., b/t Broome & Grand Sts. (212-925-6538); 46 N. 6th St., b/t Wythe & Kent Aves., Williamsburg (718-384-2882).

SCOUR
Oak + Friends Overstock and Sample Sale
What: Up to 80 percent off men’s and women’s clothing, jewelry, and shoes from DC pals Osborn, Mary Meyer, Gar-de, and Chrishabana.
Why: Even more offerings from Pleasure Principle, Hyden Yoo, and LnA.
When: Fri., Sat. & Mon., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 28 Bond St., b/t Lafayette St. & Bowery, lower lvl. (212-677-1293).

CHOP
Cooking from the Farmers Market
What: Learn to turn your greenmarket haul into dinner (ratatouille over farro pilaf; pan-roasted fish with tomato, corn, and fennel relish; apricot turnovers) in this hands-on class run by chefs John Scoff and Jennifer Clair.
Why: Eat the fruits of your labor with a BYOB family-style dinner.
When: July 20, 6 p.m.; Aug. 1, 11 a.m.
Where: The Inn on 23rd, 131 W. 23rd St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves. Classes are $90. To R.S.V.P., call 917-803-6857 or e-mail jennifer@homecookingny.com.

Photo: Peter Garfield, Harsh Realty III, 2000