January 10, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Aren’t you a lucky duckie?

PLAY
C’est Duckie
What: A high-kitsch interactive nightclub show in which each table chooses its entertainment (from a menu of acts) to be performed at close range by a troupe of scantily clad dancers, performers, and filthy balloon artists. Swanky dress encouraged.
Why: Sexually charged tabletop performances like “Natcho Snatcho” and “Be Insulted.”
When: Thru Jan. 19. Tues.-Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 7:30 & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7:30 p.m.
Where: C.S.V. Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St., b/t Rivington & Delancey Sts. Tickets at 212-352-3101 or online at ps122.org.

DRINK
Felice Wine Bar
What: The UES could use a cozy space for swilling and snacking. Share a table with neighbors and order artichoke slices or the crostini that comes with the house wine (as in, from the owner’s Italian vineyard).
Why: Drink up(town).
When: Daily, 5 p.m.-midnight. Lunch next week.
Where: 1166 First Ave., at 64th St. (212-593-2223).

SEE
Piaf: Love Conquers All
What: A small-cast musical built around the powerful songs of the French chanteuse.
Why: A live acoustic piano plays the supporting role. (But remember, this ain’t Marie’s Crisis.)
When: Thru Feb. 10. Sat. & Sun., 2 & 8 p.m.
Where: SoHo Playhouse, 15 Vandam St., b/t Sixth Ave. & Varick St. Tickets at 212-691-1555 or here.

BUY
The Good the Bad and the Ugly Sale
What: Up to 75 percent off high-waist jeans, vintage duds, knickknacks, capes, union suits, special extras, and studio samples from past collections.
Why: Get in good and early before it gets ugly.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Where: 85 Kenmare St., at Mulberry St. (212-473-3769).

VOTE
For Your Favorite Sweetest Things Nominees
What: Practice ballot casting. Pick the DailyCandy stories that warm the cockles of your heart.
Why: All in favor of playing favorites, say “I.”
When: Chads are tallied on Jan 14.
Where: Look no further.