February 7, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Absentee balloting this weekend?

BUY
MAWS: Moss Annual Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 70 percent off slightly damaged, dusty, or past due (but otherwise still delectably designy) homewares from the SoHo purveyor.
Why: They’re masters of modernism.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Moss, 76 Greene St., b/t Spring & Broome Sts. (212-204-7100).

Groupe Seize sur Vingt Sample Sale
What: Think ahead to V-Day. Dress shirts for $60-$80 (reg. $200); handmade Italian suits for $200-$600 (reg. $1,850); cashmere sweaters for $60-$90 (reg. $385).
Why: Shop through the heart, and you’re to blame.
When: Sat.-Feb. 17. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 267 Elizabeth St., b/t Prince & Houston Sts. (212-343-0007 or 16sur20.com).

EAT
Sexy Cheese Class
What: Provolone doesn’t exactly make our loins quiver, but triple crèmes? Epoisses? Delve into the sinful side of frommage with Waldemar Albrecht.
Why: Go all the whey!
When: Sign up now (while there’s still room) for class on Wed., Feb. 13.
Where: The Artisanal Cheese Center, 500 W. 37th St., at Tenth Ave. For reservations, call 877-797-1200.

SEE
Goethe-Institut New York’s Ludlow 38
What: A satellite space for German contempo art opens with an exhibit, Publish and Be Damned.
Why: Culture, pretty please, with some Bavarian cream on top.
When: Opening reception, Fri., 7-9 p.m. Hours, Thurs.-Sat., noon-8 p.m.
Where: 38 Ludlow St., b/t Grand & Hester Sts. (212-228-6848).

Eric Broms: Photographs and Film Stills 1997-2007
What: Celebrated Swedish photographer unloads 65 glossy prints in a Scandinavian boutique.
Why: Keep in mind, these aren’t cheap shots.
When: Fri.-Feb. 14. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Clearly First, 980 Madison Ave., b/t 76th & 77th Sts. (212-988-8242).