The Weekend 411

Hey guys!!!

It’s Friday & there is SO much to do this weekend. You can shop til you drop at the shopping event of the year, check out a neo-soul/R&B performance in NYC, mosie on over to Park Slope for an evening of music, art & fashion & start making reservations for lunch/dinner during NYC Restaurant Week – The Encore.

See you Monday!

Barneys New York Warehouse Sale

Do you remember how on Will & Grace this one, particular department store was talked about as if it were the nectar of the gods? Grace even postponed a flight to Cambodia so that she could accompany Will to this legendary sale. Well, Barneys’ highly anticipated semi-annual shopping event is here!! 50 – 75% off regularly priced, clothing, shoes, accessories & items for the home.

–NEW YORK–
When: through Monday, September 1, 2008
Friday, August 15th 8am – 9pm Mon-Fri: 10am – 9pm; Sat-Sun 10am – 7pm
Monday, September 1st 10am – 7pm
Where: 255 W. 1th St
(btwn 7th & 8th Aves)
NYC
212.450.8400

–L. A.–
When: through Sunday, August 17, 2008
Fri: 10am – 8pm; Sat-Sun: 10am – 7pm
Where: Barker Hangar – Santa Monica Air Center
3021 Airport Ave
310.777.5700

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Bilal
& Black Buddafly

Philly native, Bilal will be in NYC tonight! The critically acclaimed, neo-soul crooner who has sung with and produced for Erykah Badu, Common & others, will be performing at the Highline Ballroom. Opening for Bilal is German, R&B duo Black Buddafly. Twin sisters, Amina & Jazz made their U.S debut in 2005 with their singles “Rock-A-Bye” & “Bad Girl” ft. Fabolous

When: Friday, August 15, 2008
doors open at 8pm, showtime: 9pm
Where: Highline Ballroom
431 W. 16th St
NYC

For more info & tickets visit TicketWeb

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Backyard Couture
Fresh Air & Even Fresher Fashion

Head over to Harriet’s Alter Ego for the third and final installment of Backyard Couture. Shop, eat, drink and be merry. Save up to 75% on the boutique’s summer clothing. Enjoy live art and performances by Mickey Factz & RAYE 6.
Mingle and partake in the free food, Steaz Sparkling Teas & Open Bar courtesy of NUVO – Sparkling Vodka.

When: Saturday, August 16, 2008; 5pm – 11pm
Where: Harriet’s Alter Ego
293 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn
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NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2008 – The Encore

For those of you who missed NYC Restaurant Week (myself included), don’t fret. Restaurant Week has been extended and will run through Monday, September 1st.

Enjoy 3-course prix fixe dining at participating NYC restaurants. (Mon-Fri only)
Lunch $24.07 Dinner $35 (beverages & gratuity not included)

When: through Labor Day, September 1, 2008
Where: NYC

For participating restaurants & more info go to NYC-Visit
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