April 3, 2008
The Weekend Guide
What to Do This Weekend
Giddyap, clotheshorse.
WEAR
Clothes That Fit, Size 00-16
What: Katie Campbell stocks indie brands like Dallin Chase, Cloak & Dagger, and Jordache in a range of sizes exclusive to her darling new shop.
Why: The cool in-house tailor custom-fits everything and hems denim while you wait.
When: Tues.-Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: True Boutique, 278 Mott St., b/t Houston & Prince Sts. (212-431-7709).
SEE
Stephen Petronio Co. at the Joyce
What: Dancers dressed in Benjamin Cho and Tara Subkoff leap to Antony, Lou Reed, and Rufus Wainwright. Damn, they look good.
Why: Happy, happy, Joyce, Joyce!
When: Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Where: 175 Eighth Ave., b/t 18th & 19th Sts. Tix and info at 212-242-0800 or online at joyce.org.
READ (and PARTY)
The Undiscovered Letter
What: The Art Directors Club’s Young Gun designers flex their creative muscles by proposing a 27th letter of the alphabet.
Why: To celebrate the “interpretations of a single mysterious idea” and raise awareness for Lettera27, a world literacy nonprofit.
When: Thurs., 7:30-11 p.m.
Where: ADC Gallery, 106 W. 29th St., at Sixth Ave. (212-643-1440). R.S.V.P. at adcglobal.org/disclosure. Fax in a little-known fact about yourself to be entered and exhibited anonymously (212-643-4266).
PowerHouse Library at Mansion
What: We rarely cover clubs, but the library (yes, really) is worth a peek for titles from the DUMBO bookshop (for perusing-while-cocktailing), author sightings, readings, and exhibitions.
Why: Reading in the dark — a surefire way to keep people from grinding all up on your lady business.
When: Opening party, Thurs., 10 p.m.
Where: 530 W. 28 St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves. (212-763-9131). R.S.V.P. to powerhouse@mansionnewyork.com.
BUY
Clio Homewares Sale
What: Up to 50 percent off delicate Czech glassware, hand-blown bottles made in Brooklyn, artist-designed tea towels, and more.
Why: A little something for your glass house.
When: Starts Fri. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 92 Thompson St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts. (212-966-8991).
EAT
Ago Ristorante
What: De Niro backs this new Italian meet-and-mangia L.A. transplant in the Greenwich Hotel.
Why: Leggo my Ago.
When: Daily, 5:30-11 p.m. Breakfast and lunch hours coming soon.
Where: 377 Greenwich St., at N. Moore St. (212-925-3797).
