May 22, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Our Brooklyn Bridge turns 125 on May 24. Want the party details? We won’t keep you in suspension.

HANG
Sunday Best!
What: For the debut of the new weekly summer Brooklyn BBQ and dance party, House legend Roy Davis Jr. mans the decks, our girl Kelly Geary mans the grill, and relaxed hipsters man sunset seats by the canal.
Why: Poised to be a historic landmark (at least until Labor Day).
When: Every Sun.-Aug. 31, 3-9 p.m.
Where: The Yard, 400 Carroll St., b/t Bond & Nevins Sts., Gowanus. R.S.V.P. to rsvp@sundaybestnyc.com.

EAT
Pizza Deliveries to Your Picnic Blanket
What: Slice will drop off a steaming pie of healthy goodness to your Central Park spot.
Why: Believe it! (We’re not trying to sell you a bridge or anything.)
When: The next sunny day.
Where: Place order with Slice (212-249-4353 or sliceperfect.com), then meet delivery guys at 72nd St., at Fifth Ave., or at Sheep’s Meadow, 66th-69th Sts., near beach volleyball court entrance.

SAIL
A 65-Foot Racing Boat
What: The schmancy Moët & Chandon America II is ready for charter (you plus five) around Governors Island, Ms. Liberty, or the East River. Yes, a magnum’s on ice at the Manhattan Sailing Club’s floating clubhouse.
Why: It’s all water under the bridge.
When: Fly at twelve knots now thru Labor Day.
Where: Reserve your sail at 212-786-1200.

BUY
Squeaky Clean Method Products
What: Walk into new pop-up shop of ecohappy cleaning products. Say “DailyCandy” and walk out with ginger yuzu hand wash and cleaning wipes (while supplies last).
Why: Tackle 5,989 feet of limestone, granite, and cables across the East River. (Or your 600 sq. ft. 1BR.)
When: Daily, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 550 Broadway, at Prince St. (212-994-5396); online at methodhome.com. To save 25 percent, enter “methodcandy” at checkout. Valid thru June 7.

Rag Nation
What: Manolo pumps for $125, Louis Vuitton Ludlow bags for $500, DVF dresses for $62-$125, Hollywould sandals for $50, Giorgio Armani ties for $10, and other designer odds and ends.
Why: Want more? Don’t burn any bridges.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 1-6 p.m.
Where: 200 Park Ave S., at 17th St., ste. 1608 (212-941-5472).

Circa Now Anniversary Party
What: They’re slashing prices (by 50 percent) on all vintage merch.
Why: But you barely have room in your closet? Cross that bridge when you come to it.
When: Thurs., noon-8 p.m. After-party, 9-11 p.m.
Where: Circa Now, 328 E. 6th St., b/t First & Second Aves. (212-254-2555); Lit, 93 Second Ave., b/t 5th & 6th Sts. (212-777-7987). R.S.V.P. to kendall@circanownyc.com.