Rare Weekend 4.24.08

Film buffs, this is your weekend.



You probably don’t need the gentle reminder that the Tribeca Film Festival has officially kicked off. But you do need to know about David Mamet’s Redbelt, a thinking man’s mixed martial arts film with an Ultimate Fighting Championship edge. Get ready to rumble.

For more information, visit tribecafilmfestival.org.

Now that you’re big time, you can appreciate a fine watch like Patek Philippe. Check out 250 of their most valuable timepieces at an exclusive exhibition at Tiffany this weekend (today, tomorrow, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). For more info, visit patek.com.

Patek Philippe at Tiffany & Co., Fifth Floor, Fifth Avenue & 57th Street

Warm weather calls for al fresco dining. Get some (and mojitos too) at Socialista’s just-reopened outdoor sidewalk café.

Socialista, 505 West Street (near Jane Street), (212) 929-4303, socialista.us

Archetype Showroom is celebrating the fine weather with a fine sample sale. Take up to 65 percent off Bureau, Corpus, Fremont, and Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons. Now through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Archetype Showroom, 676 Broadway (between Great Jones and Bond Streets), Second Floor, (212) 529-1407, archetypeshowroom.com

Rogues Gallery is nicely reduced at the The News Showroom sample sale. Spring/Summer 08 tees, hoodies, and other gear are up to 60 percent off. Today and tomorrow, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The News Showroom, 495 Broadway (near Broome Street), Fifth Floor, (212) 925-9700