August 14, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

And now for the dismount: flawless.

SEE
For Reasons Unknown
What: The first absurdist production from Brooklyn-based Gingham Theatre debuts at the Fringe Fest.
Why: Poop, pigeons, and paranoia in one NYC apt.
When: Thru Aug 24. Thurs., 10 p.m.; Mon., 7:30 p.m.; Thurs., 2 p.m.; Sun., 2:15 p.m.
Where: Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow St., b/t Bleecker & W. 4th Sts. (212-279-4488). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

BUY
Lolas Lolos Lolitos
What: Hand-stitched espadrilles and other Spanish summer faves on sale.
Why: Oh, don’t you look like a nymph?
When: Fri.-Tues., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Coolture Showroom, 409 W. 39th St., b/t Ninth & Tenth Aves. (212-868-1881).

GIVE
Backpacks and Margaritas
What: Trade a knapsack or new school supplies for Mexico on the rocks (salt optional).
Why: Or spend $30 on the frosty bev, and $20 will go to Operation Backpack.
When: Thru Aug. 18. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; Sat., 3:30-11:30 p.m.; Sun., 3:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: Los Dados, 73 Gansevoort St., b/t Ninth Ave. & Washington St. (646-810-7290).

CHASE
The Madewell Sno-Cone Cart
What: Denim shop hits the streets in the form of snack cart, handing out icy treats for free, along with a coupon redeemable at the Broome Street store.
Why: It’s ice-o-matic!
When & Where: Thurs., 4-6 p.m. (nr. Mott & Prince Sts.) & 6:30-9 p.m. (nr. Stanton & Ludlow Sts.); Fri., 2-4 p.m. (Broadway & Broome St.) & 5-7 p.m. (McCarren Park Pool, Williamsburg); Sat., 3-5 p.m. (Broadway & Broome St.); Sun., 12:30-3 p.m. (Brooklyn Flea, Fort Greene) & 3:30-5:30 p.m. (Bedford Ave. & N. 6th St., Williamsburg).

EAT
Yorganic Juice Bar Opens
What: New good-for-you snack bar in FiDi serves smoothies and yogurt in compostable cups.
Why: Stay for free Wi-Fi. Call for free delivery. Leave no evidence behind.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 3 Hanover Sq., at Beaver St. (212-968-9700).