Thursday, Jan. 27
A History of East Village Rowhouses
The East Village is home to a surprisingly large number of rowhouses; the 150- to 200-year-old structures have seen the neighborhood through its many evolutions — as working waterfront area, as a place for immigrants (including Jewish and Ukrainian communities) and eventually, as bohemian epicenter. Learn how the East Village’s fine collection of rowhouses are much more than brick, brownstone and mortar — and discover how and why they developed, which of them still remain today and how they have had an impact on the community at large. Panelists include Elizabeth Finkelstein of the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation. 6:30 pm. Free. Third Street Music School Settlement, 235 E. 11th St. RSVP required to rsvp@gvshp.org or 212-475-9585 ext. 34.
Thursday, Jan. 27
Harlem’s Future
In the first of a new series at the Museum of Art and Design (MAD) called Vibrant Space, the town hall-style event will brings together community leaders, historians, developers, and artists for an examination of the impact of the arts and culture on Harlem’s past, present, and future. In recent years, as the need for attainable housing for a middle-class workforce has increased, Harlem has been transformed into a hotspot for young working professionals, who increasingly are not African American. This event will examine the effect of these newcomers on one of New York’s most legendary and culturally fertile neighborhoods. 7 pm. $8; free to all Harlem residents. Museum of Art and Design, 2 Columbus Circle. For tickets, call 212-299-7740.
Thursday, Jan. 27
Network with the Experts
Prudential Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group and chairman Faith Hope Consolo hosts this NYC Network Group Network Nights where you can network with the experts while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer and desserts. 6- 9:30 pm. $49. CORT Furniture Rental, 711 Third Ave. To register, visit www.nycnetworkgroup.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 1
Sales Agent Boot Camp
This REBNY members-only seminar will feature speakers Barak Dunayer of Barak Realty and Renee Fishman of Halstead Property discussing “Numbers Saga: What You Do Have To Worry About & What You Don’t Have To Worry About In A Financial Statement.” 9:30 am. Free. 570 Lexington Ave., 212-532-3100.
Tuesday, Feb. 1
Emerging Professionals Monthly Meeting
The Urban Green Council Emerging Professionals presents this educational forum with Katie Abbott of Urban Green Council and Lee Chapman of Skanska. They will give a presentation on Green Professional Building Skills Training, a series of courses and certificate exams that teach the people who build, renovate and maintain buildings the principles of sustainability combined with green construction knowledge. 6:30-8 pm. $5. Skanska USA, 350 Fifth Ave., 32nd Floor. Buy tickets here.
Wednesday, Feb. 2
B’nai B’rith Real Estate Unit Luncheon
MaryAnne Gilmartin of Forest City Ratner Companies speaks on “Development of Barclays Center Arena & Atlantic Yards” at the B’nai B’rith Real Estate Unit Luncheon. Noon. $60 up to two days in advance; $70 at the door. Cornell Club, 6 E. 44th St., Ivy Room. RSVP to Ms. Aracelis Kuilan at 212-885-7239 or e-mail akuilan@bdo.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 2
Where is Your Money Corner? with Feng Shui Expert
Renowned feng shui expert and author Catherine Brophy will lead a discussion on this ancient Chinese practice and demonstrate how it can be applied to modern design. 6 pm. Free. New York School of Interior Design, 170 E. 70th St. Space is limited; e-mail rsvp@nysid.edu.
SALES
ABC CARPET & HOME
All stores, visit www.abchome.com
Sale: Through Jan. 30
At this annual winter sale, save on select rugs and furniture, including 50 to 75 percent off contemporary rugs, up to 50 percent off kilims and dhurries, 30 to 50 percent off runners and up to 75 percent off oriental rugs. Baby furniture is up to 60 percent off, jacquard organic cotton bed linens are 50 percent off and all velvet upholstery sofa, loveseats, chairs and ottomans are 50 percent off. Save on designer rugs and accessories, too, including up to 30 percent off Tom Dixon and John Reeves, up to 40 percent off Barbara Barry and up to 60 percent off select Ralph Lauren furniture. Tom Dixon Felt pendant lights, reg. $305, now $199; Ralph Lauren Noble Estate mahogany china cabinet, reg. $44,985, now $7,999; John Reeves Caprice queen-sized bed, reg. $2,995, now $1,999.
THE CONRAN SHOP
ABC Carpet & Home, 888 Broadway, Lower Level, 212-755-9079
Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri., 10 am-7 pm; Thurs., 10 am-8 pm; Sat., 11 am-7 pm; Sun., noon-6:30 pm
Sale: Through Jan. 30
Save up to 75 percent on select furniture and accessories and up to 20 percent on all furniture (except Herman Miller, Knoll and antiques) at this annual winter sale. Pondicherry Table, $747.50 (reg. $1,495); Spotty Collection china, $5-$7.50 each (reg. $10-$15).
D. PORTHAULT
470 Park Ave., 212-688-1660
Hours: Daily, 10 am-6 pm
Sale: Through Feb. 5
At this semi-annual sale, bed linens, towels, table linens and selected other products, including new items from France, will be 40 to 80 percent off.
To list home design or real estate events, e-mail jceaser@nypost.com.