May 20, 2004

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Theme of the weekend: Do something decent while you’re at it. You can sunbathe all summer.

BUY

Joan Hornig Trunk Show
What: Sapphires, moonstones, and pearls, oh my! Bonus: Some necklaces double as bracelets and belts.
Why: All profits are donated to educational charities. All the time. Unreal.
When: Through Mon. May 31.
Where: Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., at 58th St., ground floor (800-558-1855).

DO

Nails, Nails, Nails
What: Emerging artists (Jamie Easter, Davin Brainard, and the like) paint your nails to benefit War Child.
Why: Ever heard of manicure performance art? Neither have we.
When: Fri. 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Broadway Spa, 7 W. 25th St., at Broadway (212-229-0636).

EAT

The Neptune Room
What: New fish resto from the Jane guys. Cute hook: All the wines come from vineyards that touch the Mediterranean.
Why: The UWS finally lures a seafood shack to its waters. (Okay, enough stupid fish puns.)
When: Dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5:30 p.m.-midnight, Fri. & Sat. 5:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 5 p.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 511 Amsterdam Ave., b/t 84th and 85th Sts. (212-496-4100).

SEE

Trent Parke Photographs
What: Spooky-cool b&w images of what lies beneath the waters Down Under.
Why: ‘Tis the season for fun in the surf.
When: Through Jun. 12. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Ariel Meyerowitz Gallery, 120 Eleventh Ave., b/t 20th and 21st Sts. (212-414-2770).

New York City Graffiti Artists
What: Portraits of the graffiti underworld.
Why: With such clean subways, this is the only time you’ll see the raw deal.
When: Through Jun. 10. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. noon-6 p.m.
Where: PowerHouse Gallery, 68 Charlton St., b/t Varick and Hudson Sts. (212-604-9074 ext. 200).