May 17, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Weekend’s here. Book it.

DO
New Art Dealers Alliance Art Book Swap
What: Trade in your college Renaissance history tome for one on midcentury modern Dutch design. Or pay $5, $10, or $15 to pick out three, six, or nine books.
Why: Leftovers go the Prisoners’ Reading Encouragement Project.
When: Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: W. 27th St., b/t Eleventh & Twelfth Aves.

Colliding Worlds of Design, Fashion, and Art
What: Just one of the many panels of Meatpacking District Design Week.
Why: Followed by cocktail party hopping at home stores in the hood.
When: Panel, Sat. at 4 p.m.; parties all weekend at various locations.
Where: Bumble and Bumble, 415 W. 13th St., b/t Ninth Ave. & Washington St., 3rd flr.

EAT
Sandro’s
What: New Italian resto serves prosciutto (sliced in the dining room) and homemade tiramisu till late.
Why: Free pasta at the bar after midnight.
When: Nightly, 4:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 306 E. 81st St., b/t First & Second Aves. (212-288-7374).

BUY
Amsale and Delman Sample Sales
What: Bridal gowns and party collections are 30-70 percent off at Amsale. Sandals, heels, and wedges are wholesale and below at Delman.
Why: If the shoe fits, marry it. And get the dress.
When: Amsale, Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Delman, Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Amsale, 625 Madison Ave., b/t 58th & 59th Sts., 2nd flr.; Delman, 123 W. 18th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves., 4th flr. (212-399-2323).

Freemans Sporting Club Yard Sale
What: Fifty to 70 percent off men’s and women’s Taavo shirts, antiques, and assorted miscellanea.
Why: Nail that rugged-Old World-machismo-urbanite look of ’07.
When: Fri.-Sun., noon-8 p.m.; BBQ on Fri., 5-8 p.m.
Where: 8 Rivington St., b/t Bowery & Chrystie St. (212-673-3209).