September 27, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Is that chorizo in your pocket, or are you just happy to see the weekend?

SEE
Cabaret Tribunale
What: A traveling troupe of dancers, comics, musicians, intellects, and puppet masters perform experimental stints in visual arts, dance, film, and rascally antics.
Why: We’re excited for a live set from the global, electronic, synthesizing Gang Gang Dance.
When: Thru Oct. 4. Tues.-Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Sq. S., at Thompson St. Tickets online at cabaret-tribunale.net.

EAT (and DRINK)
El Quinto Pino
What: Tía Pol spin-off serves tiny plates of marinated delights and fiesta-inspired beverages.
Why: The name means “in the boondocks,” but it’s on the way to a good buzz.
When: You need a nightcap.
Where: 401 W. 24th St., at Ninth Ave. (212-206-6900).

Shorty’s .32
What: In time for fall, a new SoHo local dishing comfort food like short ribs with elbow mac.
Why: That’s a tall order till the wee small hours.
When: Sun.-Wed., 6 p.m.-midnight; Thurs.-Sat., 6 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: 199 Prince St., b/t Sullivan & Macdougal Sts. (212-375-8275).

BUY
Luca Luca
What: Delicate constructions (jackets, skirts, dresses, shoes) are 75 percent off and more .
Why: Well, well, well. Luca you.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 19 W. 36th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves., 4th flr.

Bliss Blowout Sale
What: Up to 80 percent off scrubbing, bubbling, polishing, and exfoliating products.
Why: Gimme a little Bliss, will ya, huh?
When: Thru Sun. Times vary by location. Info at 212-219-8970.
Where: 12 W. 57th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves., 3rd flr.; 568 Broadway, at Prince St., 2nd flr.; 541 Lexington Ave., at 49th St.

READ
Open-Air Book Fair
What: Thousands of reads, $20 grab bags, Nolita House mac ’n’ cheese, and dessert from Pies-n-Thighs.
Why: Sounds like a page-turner.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: In front of Housing Works Bookstore, 126 Crosby St., b/t Houston & Prince Sts. (212-334-3324).