April 17, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Shout! A little bit louder.

HEAR
Etran Finatawa
What: A roving band of Nigerien musicians drums up hypnotic songs about healing, isolation, tradition, and liberty.
Why: They call this poetic combo of chants, gourd drums, and hand clapping the Nomadic Blues.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.
Where: Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, at 95th St. Info and tickets online at heartheworld.org.

WATCH (and HEAR)
Shades of Jazz on Noir
What: Femme fatales get the spotlight: iconic clips that are black, white, and smoky; spoken word; live improvised jazz.
Why: Ain’t that jazzy.
When: Fri., 7:30 & 10 p.m.
Where: Monkey Town, 58 N. 3rd St., b/t Wythe & Kent Sts., B’burg (718-384-1369).

CELEBRATE
Passover Seder
What: The butcher shop inside kosher steakhouse Le Marais will deliver lamb (racks, chops, roasts) in time for holiday dinner prep.
Why: While you’re at it, order the buttercrunch matzoh from Tribeca Treats. Online here.
When: For meats, call by 2 p.m. for same-day delivery in Manhattan; outside Manhattan, call by noon for next-day FedEx.
Where: Le Marais Butcher Shop, 150 W. 46th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves. (212-869-0900).

TIDY
Your Eyebrows (Among Other Things)
What: Immaculate mod little primp shop does inexpensive, reliable, super quick threading and waxing. From head to toe.
Why: Take a copy of this e-mail and save 25 percent on services at the newer Financial District location.
When: Discount thru Apr. 24. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Thread, 140 Nassau St., at Beekman St. (212-608-9232).

BUY
BBlessing Spring Sample Sale
What: Oh, boys, take 80 percent off hot duds from the likes of BBlessing, Rag & Bone, Adam Kimmel, and Patrik Ervell.
Why: Surface to Air bombers, were $520, now $160; Opening Ceremony boat shoes, were $295, now $100.
When: Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 5 Crosby St., b/t Grand & Howard Sts., ste. 6d (212-378-8005).

SEE
Devorah Sperber: Mirror Universe
What: The fastidious artist employs thousands of spools of thread to create astounding pixilated works of Star Trek enterprises.
Why: Spooled you.
When: Thru Apr. 26. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Caren Golden Fine Art, 539 W. 23rd St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves. (212-727-8304).