July 3, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Fireworks to get everyone out of their seats.

GO to SEE
Bard SummerScape
What: Prokofiev’s original Romeo and Juliet (the happy ending version), realized in a ballet by iconic Mark Morris. American Symphony Orchestra plays along.
Why: A real balcony scene.
When: Thru July 9. Gala benefit, Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.; Tues. & Wed., 8 p.m.
Where: The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson. Info at 845-758-7900.

Merce Cunningham Beacon Event
What: In the massive Hudson Valley cookie plant-turned-art museum, herculean dancers perform streamlined movements among Richard Serra torqued spirals and ellipses.
Why: Seize the Dia.
When: Sat., 2 p.m.; Sun., 2 & 4:30 p.m.
Where: Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St., Beacon (845-440-0100 ext. 45). Tickets online at brownpapertickets.com.

HEAR
Afro-Beat at SummerStage
What: Fela’s youngest son, Seun Kuti, lives up to dad’s legacy with well-oiled twenty-piece band Egypt 80. Afrika Bambaataa, along with Avenue C’s very own Love Trio with U-Roy, provide dub context.
Why: Like father, like son. Like, legendary.
When: Sun., 3-7 p.m.
Where: Central Park, Rumsey Playfield, 72nd St., at Fifth Ave.

BUY
GomiNYC Summer Sale
What: The EV ecoshop was plugging away responsibly before everyone went gaga for green. J Brand and Edun organic cotton denim, Prairie Underground organic dresses, and Mociun organic swimsuits are up to 75 percent off.
Why: Jump on the sustainable bandwagon for the long haul.
When: Thru July 31. Mon.-Thurs., 1-8:30 p.m.; Fri., 1-9 p.m.; Sat., noon-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-8:30 p.m. Closed July 4.
Where: 443 E. 6th St., b/t First Ave. & Ave. A (212-979-0388).

Nikki Laura Summer Sale
What: Jenny Han, Julie Haus, Erin Fetherston, By Francine, etc. are up to 30 percent off.
Why: Shopping — the patriotic thing to do.
When: Daily, thru July 13.
Where: Nikki Laura, 4 Prince St., b/t Bowery & Elizabeth St. (212-226-0004).