Published November 02, 2006

The Weekender
Your Weekend Agenda

THURSDAY AFTERNOON GIFT-HUNTING

Chanel, Dior, Versace, D&G Women's Sample Sale

You heard it here first: only 53 joyous days until Christmas. Score some blinged-out designer gifts for her at up to 80% off—she'll never know.

411:: 411: Nov 2-3, 11am-7pm, Nov 4, 11am-4:30pm, 259 W. 30th St (between 7th and 8th Aves), 13th floor, 917-749-2732

SATURDAY NIGHT CARB-LOADING

Carb Craze at the Monkey Bar

Join the marathoners—in spirit—by loading up on their carb-heavy menu, like the 40-carb linguine with grilled chicken. Zone, shmone.

411:: 411: Special carb craze menu, now through Nov 4, 60 E. 54th St (between Park and Madison), 212-838-2600

FRIDAY NIGHT SOUL

Al Green at B.B. King

We could all use some more "Love And Happiness."

411:: 411: $125, Nov 3-4, 8pm, B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St (between 7th and 8th Aves), 212-997-4144, for tickets and info click here

SUNDAY DOG BRUNCH

Dog-Friendly Brunch at the Tribeca Grand

A phat all-you-can-eat buffet, spicy Bloody Marys to recover from last night's sins, and furry four-legged companions (and their adorable owners)...brunch never looked better.

411:: 411: Every Sunday, 10am-3pm, $29.95, Church Lounge, Tribeca Grand Hotel, 2 6th Ave (at Church), 212-519-6677, for the menu click here

TUESDAY NIGHT BATALI

NY Comedy Festival

Mario Batali (not his pork) gets roasted...by the likes of Stanley Tucci, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and James Gandolfini.

411:: 411: Nov 7, 6:30, $500, Capitale, 130 Bowery (at Grand), 212-249-6188, for tickets and info click here

WEDNESDAY DENIM REPLENISHMENT

Earnest Sewn Sample Sale

75% off arguably some of the best denim in town.

411:: 411: Nov 8-10, 8am-8pm, Nov 11, 10am-5pm, 72-76 Greene St (between Broome and Spring), 212-388-0339

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