Sunday, August 29
Fish Form: Lamps by Frank Gehry
As part of a design competition sponsored by the Formica Company, internationally renowned architect Frank Gehry created a series of lamps based on the form of a fish. A selection of Gehry’s colorful and luminous lamps will be on view in this exhibition that will also explore the significance of fish imagery in the architect’s work. The exhibit continues through Oct. 31. The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., www.thejewishmuseum.org.
Saturday, August 28
Boerum Hill: Inside & Outside the District
Several blocks of remarkably homogeneous, primarily brick townhouses were designated as a New York City Landmark District in 1973. This walk will be mostly outside the landmarked district, viewing streets lined with rows of fine 19th-century residential and commercial buildings. The tour also features talks with people from the community about their preservation efforts. 10:30 am. Municipal Art Society members, $10; non-members, $15. Meet at , corner of Ashland and Hanson Place, Downtown Brooklyn; www.mas.org.
SALES
LAS VENUS and LV2
163 Ludlow St. and 113 Stanton St., 212-358-8000
Hours: Weekdays, 11 am-8 pm; Sat. and Sun., 12 pm-8 pm
Sale: Though Sept. 30
At this clearance sale take 30 to 60 off mid-century modern furniture and furnishings.
THE POWERHOUSE ARENA
37 Main St., DUMBO, Brooklyn, 718-666-3049
Hours: Mon.–Fri., 10 am–7 pm; Sat. and Sun. 11 am–7 pm
Sale: Through Sept. 6
The perfect place to pick up chic coffee table books, PowerHouse is now offering up to 95 (!) percent off titles on pop culture, photography, fashion and more. Hardcover book of photography of Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet tour, now $13 (reg. $45).
RAFAEL INTERIORS
9 W. 19th St., 212-337-3200
Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 10 am-6 pm, Fri., 10 am-4 pm
Sale: Through Aug. 31
Rafael Interiors is offering 20 percent of fine linens and custom window treatments from brands like Matouk, Sferra and John Robshaw.
THE STORE AT THE MUSEUM OF ART & DESIGN
2 Columbus Circle, 212-299-7777
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 am-7 pm; Thurs., 10 am-9 pm; Sun., 10 am-6 pm
Sale: Through Aug. 31
During the summer sale days, save 30 to 70 percent on selected items in this museum’s quirky gift shop. In store only.
If you’d like to have your home- or design-related event or sale listed, please e-mail jceaser@nypost.com.
