July 12, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Bastille my heart!

RIDE (and EAT)
Tour de France Culinary Bike Tour
What: Knowledgeable guides deliver Frenchie facts as you cycle around the city and break for snacks and sips of the Loire Valley and Marseilles.
Why: Joyriding only. No doping on this circuit.
When: Every Sun. in July, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (depending on the group’s pace).
Where: Tours start at Second Ave., at 69th St. Reservations a must (877-865-0078 or explore@bikethebigapple.com).

SEE
Seaweed & Octopus
What: Paintings and collages by Spanish artist Alejandra Icaza.
Why: Art like summer, with nature at its happiest and most evocative.
When: Thru Aug. 24. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Edward Tyler Nahem Fine Art, 37 W. 57th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves. (212-517-2453).

BUY
ThreeAsFour Summer Studio Store
What: Up to 25 percent off drapey, futuristic fashions for men and women.
Why: It’s far out.
When: Thru July 31. Thurs.-Sat., 6-8 p.m.
Where: 86 Forsyth St., b/t Grand & Hester Sts., 4th flr. (212-343-9777).

GomiNYC Summer Sale
What: Green boutique offers 25-75 percent off Vanessa Barrantes, Del Forte, Aoki, and more.
Why: Until it’s Gomi, Gomi, gone.
When: Starts Fri. Mon.-Fri., 1-8:30 p.m.; Sat., noon-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-8:30 p.m.
Where: 443 E. 6th St, b/t First Ave. & Ave. A. (212-979-0388).

HEAR
Milton
What: Local band at its smart and snappy best.
Why: They’re a little bit alt, a little bit folk ’n’ roll.
When: Fri., 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Living Room, 154 Ludlow St., b/t Stanton & Rivington Sts. (212-533-7235).