Thursday, Dec. 17

DDC Talks: A Monthly Lecture Series

This presentation features speakers Jennifer Sage and Peter R. Coombe, principals of Sage and Coombe Architects, and recent work for the New York Public Library and the Isamu Noguchi Foundation. 1:30-3:30 pm. Free. LaGuardia Community College, The Little Theatre, 31-10 Thomson Ave., Long Island City, Queens. For more information, call 718-391-1779.

Friday, Dec. 18 to Saturday, Dec. 19

Degenerate Craft Fair

Billing itself as an anti-art fair, the Degenerate Craft Fair nevertheless is selling unique arts and crafts by more than 20 artists and designers, like these dogs (below) by Greg Roth. Most items will cost less than $50. Dec. 18, noon-9 pm; Dec. 19, noon-6 pm. Free. BravinLee Gallery, 526 W. 26th St.

SALES

CALYPSO ST. BARTH

260 Fifth Ave., no phone

Hours: Thurs., 10 am-7 pm; Fri., 10 am-2 pm

At this sample sale, pick up items for the home, fragrances and accessories for up to 80 percent off retail.

FTF

137 Fifth Ave., Penthouse, 212-925-0847

Hours: By appointment only

Sale: Through Dec. 30

At this holiday sale, you can save up to 40 percent on a variety of Corian accessories, from tissue holders to food trays, as well as furniture — all designed by decorator and architect Roseann Repetti and her husband, West Chin. Visit www.ftfdesignstudio.com to view the collection. You can also place an order by phone.

RICO

384 Atlantic Ave., Downtown Brooklyn, 718-797-2077

Hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-7 pm; Sat. and Sun., 11 am-6 pm

Sale: Through Dec. 21

At this holiday home sale, save 15 to 70 percent off all red-tagged floor models. Many gift items are also on sale, including limited-edition prints.

SHEHERAZADE

121 Orchard St., 212-539-1771

Hours: Daily, 11 am-7 pm; closed Tuesdays

Sale: Through Dec. 26

Save up to 40 percent off exotic furniture and accessories from Morocco, Syria, Egypt, Turkey and central Asia.