May 31, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You’ve sampled all 31 flavors of May.

HEAR
The Puppini Sisters
What: First U.S. gig for the glamorous UK trio that sings ’40s-style, three-part harmonies.
Why: For the love of cheeky post-punk covers.
When: Thru June 9. Tues.-Thurs., 9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 9 & 11:30 p.m. (No show June 5.)
Where: Oak Room, The Algonquin Hotel, 59 W. 44th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves. (212-840-6800).

Escort
What: Funktastic disco twelve-piece (horns, drums, the works) maps out moves on the dance floor.
Why: Get the Friday night fever.
When: Fri. at 11 p.m.
Where: Studio B, 259 Banker St., at Meserole Ave., Greenpoint (718-389-1880).

DRINK
Smith and Mills
What: Beatrice Inn/Employees Only alums’ new, highly designed, time-warped Tribeca hideaway.
Why: Prohibition-style cocktails. Oysters at bar. Antique elevator as bathroom.
When: When you feel like stepping out of NY. And into another era.
Where: 71 N. Moore St., b/t Greenwich & Hudson Sts. (212-219-8568).

SEE
RIATS Fest
What: Gallery showings, bands, and competitive short films in a huge warehouse party atmosphere.
Why: Bushwick: land of opportunity.
When: Sat. Check schedule for times.
Where: 3rd Ward, 195 Morgan Ave., at Stagg St., Bushwick.

BUY
Nikka
What: Beautifully feminine tops and dresses with darling Indian embellishments are 75 percent off.
Why: You love foreign accents.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 214 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste 805.

Frette
What: Up to 70 percent off super fresh linens for bed, bath, and beyond.
Why: You and your dirty laundry. Get between clean sheets already.
When: Thru June 7. Sun.-Wed., 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 W. 33rd St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves.

Photo Credit: Peter Zownir

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