Hangover date
Curious about the person you brought home last night? Learn each other’s names at SideBAR’s Sunday Funday brunch, where you can do further damage to your liver with all-you-can-drink Bloody Marys and mimosas. 120 E 15th St at Irving Pl (212-677-2900, sidebarny.com). Sun 22 noon–4am; $20.

Exotic date
Bump it to bhangra at the Indian-themed edition of the Queens Museum of Art’s Target Passport Fridays at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. You’ll shake it to the sounds of Bollywood performers, then cuddle on a picnic blanket during a screening of Joseph Mathew’s Bombay Summer. FREE Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, enter on 111th St at 56th Ave, Flushing, Queens (718-592-9700, queensmuseum.org). Fri 20 6:30–10pm.

Cabaret date
Lady Rizo sizzles at Joe’s Pub with her sexy vocals, lavishly long lashes and comic interpretations of pop songs from all eras. 425 Lafayette St between Astor Pl and E 4th St (212-967-7555, joespub.com). Fri 20 at 9:30pm; $15–$20.

Trivia date
Mosey on over to Southern Hospitality for its final Monday-night installment of 25-cent wings and trivia. Sponsored by the New-York Historical Society, the competition awards a one-hour open bar for ten, a $25 bar tab, a free appetizer, free shots and more. FREE 1460 Second Ave between 76th and 77th Sts (212-249-1001, southernhospitalitybbq.com). Mon 23 at 8–10pm.

Starry date
Squint through the city lights with the Amateur Astronomers Association and the Friends of the High Line under the Standard Hotel, where you’ll stargaze with high-powered telescopes and chat with space experts. FREE The High Line, enter at W 14th St between Tenth Ave and Washington St (212-206-9922, aaa.org/highline). Tue dusk–9:30pm.

Tasting date
Wind down your Wednesday with wine at Hudson Terrace. Swirl, sniff and sip six selected wines with the sommelier hosts. 621 W 46th St between Eleventh and Twelfth Aves (212-315-9400, hudsonterracenyc.com). Wed 25 at 5pm; $25.

Spooky date
It doesn’t matter if you’re on Team Vampire or Team Werewolf as long as you show your fangs at the Cyclone. Vampires and werewolves suck $2 off the roller coaster’s ticket price on Tuesday 24. 834 Surf Ave at 8th St, Coney Island, Brooklyn Brooklyn (718-265-2100, coneyislandcyclone.com). 7pm–midnight; $8, in costume $6
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Friday, August 20

You’re not in Kansas anymore
A burlesque version of The Wizard of Oz and a musical adaptation of Jurassic Park aren’t the sort of shows you’d expect to see on Broadway. (Although, since the music of Green Day hit the Great White Way, who knows?) This is why the New York International Fringe Festival (Location and time varies; visit fringenyc.com for details; all tickets $15; through Aug 29) exists: to bring the oft-bizarre work of lesser-known playwrights to the masses. You can see Jurassic Parq: The Broadway Musical, along with a bunch of other plays, tonight. (And be sure to visit Upstaged for more Fringe coverage.)

Get the perfect summer outfit for less
Women: There’s still time to squeeze in a summer fling, but you’ll want to look the part. Here’s your chance to pick up a whimsical piece that’s perfect for those balmy, romantic summer evenings. At the Annie Havlicek sale (154 Orchard St between Rivington and Stanton Sts; 212-260-0200, shop.anniehavlicek.com; Fri 20–Sept 1 noon–8pm), pleated seersucker tanks are chopped from $148 to $60, polka-dot silk chiffon dresses with ribbons are cut from $242 to $97, and floaty backless frocks with ruffles are $140 (were $345). Next week: where to find the perfect outfit to wear when dumping that fling’s sorry ass.

Burlesque on a boat
Pirates, dancing girls and live Gypsy-swing music are featured in Seven Deadly Seas: Waylaid and Hornswoggled aboard the Gazela (Pier 11, Atlantic Basin, Red Hook, Brooklyn; portsidenewyork.org; Thu 19–Sun 22 8, 10pm; $25), the oldest wooden square-rigger ship still sailing in the U.S. Sultry performers of Cabaret Red Light, a Philadelphia vaudeville and burlesque theater, tell the story of Calico Jack, Mary Read and Anne Bonny and throw in some classic vaudeville for good measure. If you prefer a PG experience on the Gazela, take a ship tour during daylight hours (Thu 19, Mon 23 2–5pm; Fri 20 2–6pm; Sun 22 10am–6pm; suggested donation $5).

Up on the roof
We’re pleased to announce the Rooftop Films 2010 Closing Night and After-Party (Old American Can Factory, 232 3rd St at Third Ave, Gowanus, Brooklyn; rooftopfilms.com; 8pm; $10) is a dammed lie! The season’s been extended and there will be more screenings in September on the High Line, at Solar One and in the Atlantic Avenue Tunnel. Tonight, though, there’s a program of eight international shorts to enjoy, including melancholy comedy Chainsaw Found Jesus about a family drug deal. Once the credits have rolled, slam back free drinks at an after-party in the courtyard.

The fist-pumping Italian Stallion
Remember when Italian-Americans were heroic and not grotesque caricatures? Or at least when they were heroic caricatures? Relive those better days with a screening of Rocky on the Intrepid (Pier 86, Twelfth Ave at 46th St; 877-957-7447, intrepidmuseum.org; 7:30pm; free). TONY recently named Sly’s masterpiece one of the ten most patriotic films ever, so feel the red, white and blue coursing through your veins on the aircraft carrier that served during World War II.

Uptown girl
Like a floozy that’s flounced back into your life, the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Uptown Fridays (144 W 125th St between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd (Seventh Ave) and Malcolm X Blvd (Lenox Ave); 212-864-4500, studiomuseum.org; 6–9pm; free) has returned, and you’re powerless to resist her charms. Join the dance party in the courtyard and get down to the soulful singing of Manchildblack and the sound of dance collective Afro Mosaic Soul featuring The GiKu Experience. There’s also the chance to see exhibitions, like South African photographer Zwelethu Mthethwa’s “Inner Views,” on a free tour and to pick up a memento in the museum’s shop, one of the best indie stores in Harlem.

A new exhibition
The first thing you notice about artist Friese Undine’s work is the medium: He engraves images into aluminum, and then uses spray paint for shading. This makes the pieces dark—fitting, considering the subject matter in his new exhibit, “Substructure Superstructure” (Observatory, 543 Union St between Bond and Nevins Sts, Gowanus, Brooklyn; observatoryroom.org; Sat, Sun noon–6pm; opening reception Fri 20 at 9:30pm; free), which examines how new technology expresses humanity’s most basic impulses.

1 Barneys New York Warehouse Sale You know the drill: Rampant fashionistas line up at the crack of dawn to fight over Prada boots, Balenciaga bags and Alexander Wang dresses at up to 75 percent off when one of NYC’s chicest department stores cleans out its stock. Expect mega deals on men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and accessories. Our advice? Dress in layers so you can strip in public—no dressing rooms! 225 W 17th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves (212-450-8400, barneys.com). Thu 19, Fri 20 8am–9pm. Sat 21–Sept 6 Mon–Fri 10am–7pm; Sat, Sun 10am–9pm.

2 Alter Both the Greenpoint men’s and women’s boutiques run by Roy Caires and Tommy Cole are our go-to spots for nice-fitting plaid men’s button-downs, little graphic-printed party dresses and edgy accessories. Ladies will be opening their wallets to score $99 striped rompers by Dear Creatures (were $118). Dudes can grab Life After Denim trousers for just $68 (once $95) and Commune cotton shorts trimmed from $54 to $43. 140 Franklin St at Greenpoint Ave, Greenpoint, Brooklyn (718-349-0203) • 109 Franklin St at Greenpoint Ave, Greenpoint, Brooklyn (718-784-8818) • alterbrooklyn.com. Tue–Sat noon–8pm, Sun noon–7pm. Thu 19–Sept 1.

3 LF When we’re in the mood for trendy basics—cropped tops, shredded denim, leopard minidresses—this boutique chainlet never disappoints. The sales are bananas-amazing when indie threads and shoes (Jeffrey Campbell, Dolce Vita) are all 60 percent off. Millau cutout-shoulder tops are diced from $128 to $51, Emma & Sam maxiskirts are collapsed from $78 to $31, and CarMar denim shorts are chiseled from $158 to $63. 150 Fifth Ave between 19th and 20th Sts (212-645-1334) • 149 Spring St between West Broadway and Wooster St (212-966-5889) • lfstores.com. Mon–Sat 11am–8pm, Sun noon–6pm. Thu 19–Sept 12.

4 Bird These three Brooklyn havens, stocked with upscale threads for both sexes, have been offering markdowns all season. Before prices climb back up, stop by to take home Thakoon watercolor silk dresses for $319 (were $1,290), Paul Smith pastel plaid button-down shirts, gouged from $220 to $49; Wendy Mink colorful beaded gold hoops, tagged $59 (were $112); and Rachel Comey woven clutches, slit from $275 to $209. 220 Smith St at Butler St, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn (718-797-3774) • 316 Fifth Ave between 2nd and 3rd Sts, Park Slope, Brooklyn (718-768-4940) • 203 Grand St between Bedford and Driggs Aves, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-768-4940) • shopbird.com. Thu 25, Fri 26 noon–8pm.

5 Annie Havlicek Whimsical threads perfect for those balmy, romantic summer evenings just got more affordable at this LES boutique. Pleated seersucker tanks are hammered from $148 to $60, polka-dot silk chiffon dresses with ribbons are cut from $242 to $97, and floaty backless frocks with ruffles are $140 (were $345). 154 Orchard St between Rivington and Stanton Sts (212-260-0200, shop.anniehavlicek.com). Daily noon–8pm. Fri 20–Sept 1.

6 A Uno Womanly wares and European labels are up to 70 percent off at this Tribeca gem. Giraudon lace-up sandals with metallic straps are shaved from $260 to $130, Marithe Francois Girbaud flouncy skirts are nicked from $435 to $237, Elm Design taffeta skirts with adjustable bubble hems (you can make them shorter or longer using snaps) are marked $595 (once $850), and Amet Ladoue abstract floral-printed silk scarves are ripped from $150 to $110. 123 West Broadway between Duane and Reade Sts (212-227-6233). Daily 11am–7pm. Thu 19–Aug 31.

7 Nili Lotan Whether you’re in the market for luxe pieces for work or for play, you’ll find sophisticated styles up to half off at this bargain bonanza. Low-rise boyfriend pants are snipped from $265 to $133, pleated dresses are hacked from $265 to $133, and silk tuxedo blazers are $283 (were $565). 188 Duane St between Greenwich and Hudson Sts (212-219-8794, store.nililotan.com). Daily noon–7pm. Thu 19–Aug 31.

8 AC Gears Nooka Watches Event Spend your Wednesday evening at this funky accessories and gadgets mecca to mingle with other techie nerds, watch Japanese movies, sip free sake and peruse the store for items such as Urban Ears colorful headphones ($60), waterproof iPod speakers that look like raindrops ($70) and kitschy flash drives attached to LEGO blocks ($26). The real steal is that Nooka watches, which usually cost more than $200, will be offered at up to 30 percent off, including bright printed styles whittled from $266 to $186 and striped ones lowered from $276 to $193. 106 Greenwich Ave between Jane and W 13th Sts (212-741-2106, acgears.com). Wed 25 8–10pm.

9 ABC Carpet & Home Warehouse Outlet Some head to the Bronx for Yankees games, but shopaholics like us go to this outer borough to nab designer furniture by names like Calvin Klein from ABC Carpet’s warehouse. At this outlet sale, bright antique cabinets are dropped from $5,510 to $699, gold-embellished wood tables are $99 (were $395), and colorful printed rugs are $449 (as opposed to $1,899). 1055 Bronx River Ave between Bruckner Expwy and Watson Ave, Bronx (718-842-8772, abchome.com). Mon–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 10am–6pm. Thu 19–Sept 6.

10 Morgenthal Frederics Look suave while taking in those last rays at Jones Beach in an haute pair of shades. Outfit your eyes with Morgenthal Frederics sunnies for up to 50 percent off. Oversize frames are chopped from $415 to $150, and tortoiseshell styles with Art Deco detailing on the temples are halved from $795 to $395. 399 West Broadway at Spring St (212-966-0099, morgenthalfrederics.com). Mon–Fri 11am–8pm, Sat 11am–7pm, Sun noon–6pm. Thu 19–Aug 29.

TUE 3 BEACON CHOWDER FEST
Bikini-clad servers will deliver all-you-can-eat chowder, grilled lobster, fried chicken, and more at Beacon’s annual Chowder Fest. Wash it down with unlimited Brooklyn Brewery pilsner and vodka-spiked pink lemonade. Beacon, 25 W 56th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-332-0500). 6:30pm; $95.