Thursday, March 11
Urban Land Institute Panel
This panel will address the current status of the residential and commercial markets in the New York metropolitan area and the nation and provide a perspective on the re-pricing of real estate, distressed sales, performance by sector, projected future performance and risks and opportunities for all property types. Speakers include Mark Zandi of Economy.com and Lloyd Lynford of Reis. The event includes a morning networking session. 7:15-9:30 a.m. ULI members, $50; non-members, $100. Club 101, 101 Park Ave. To register, go to www.uliny.org.
Thursday, March 11
NYU Real Estate Investment Trust Symposium
Sponsored by the NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate, this event will feature such noted speakers as James Kuhn of Newmark Knight Frank, William Mack of AREA Property Partners, Steven Roth of Vornado Realty Trust and Sam Zell of Equity Group. 7:30 am–4 pm. $695. The Pierre Hotel, 2 E. 61st St. Click here for more information.
Donald Judd’s SoHo residence
Thursday, March 11
At Home with Donald Judd
Get an exclusive private tour of influential artist Donald Judd’s New York residence and studio in SoHo. Judd carefully designed and arranged his minimalist residence, taking into account the artwork, modernist furniture, stainless-steel sinks and more of the five-story, 1870 cast-iron building on Spring Street. Chefs Nils Noran and Christina Wang of the French Culinary Institute have created signature cocktails and a fusion of Mexican and Swedish hors d’oeuvres for the event. Sponsored by Open House NY. 6-8:30 pm. $250. 101 Spring St. To purchase tickets, click here.
Thursday, March 11
“Convergence” with Grimshaw Architects
Andrew Whalley, partner of the New York office of Grimshaw Architects, one of eight architectural practices selected for major public projects under Mayor Bloomberg‘s design excellence program, will speak at this series sponsored by Sciame Construction Co. 6-8 pm. Free. The Spitzer School at CCNY, 141 Convent Ave., 212-650-6225.
Thursday, March 11
New Destiny Housing Annual Cocktail Benefit
The New Destiny Housing Corporation provides affordable housing for families in need. The evening’s event will honor CEO and chairman of L+M Development Partners, Ron Moelis, and Sara Bengur of Sara Bengur Interiors, among others. 6-8 pm. Tickets, $125 and $200. Asia Society, 725 Park Ave. For information, contact Maria at mfranco@newdestinyhousing.org.
Friday, March 12
Jacky Teplitzky Talk
Managing director at Prudential Douglas Elliman, Teplitzky will address the Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University. 10-11:30 am. Free. Yeshiva University, Beren Campus, 215 Lexington Ave. For more information, e-mail ktellez@theborelandgroup.com.
Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14
Corcoran Sunshine New Development Open House Weekend
A huge hit last year, Corcoran Sunshine is bringing back this open house weekend, with 12 high-profile New York developments opening their doors to brokers, their customers and the general public. Participating properties include Miraval Living, The Laurel (shown), 75 Wall, 166 Perry St., 311E11: Village Green, Chelsea Enclave, One Jackson Square and the Argyle (Park Slope). 11 am-5 pm. Free. For more information, visit www.corcoran.com/openhouseweekend.
Sunday, March 14
The Fight Against Gentrification in Downtown Brooklyn Documentary
This screening, narrated by Kevin Powell, explores the recent development in downtown Brooklyn and the sometimes devastating effects it has had on local residents, small business owners and the community. A Q&A session with the members of FUREE (Families United for Racial and Economic Equality) will follow the film. 4-6 pm. Free. Irondale, 85 S. Oxford St., Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Tuesday, March 16
UJA-Federation Real Estate Division Annual Event
UJA-Federation of New York’s Real Estate and Allied Trades Division’s Young Real Estate Executives (REX) event will feature host Darrell Hammond of “Saturday Night Live” as emcee. 6:30 pm. $195. Grand Hyatt New York, Park Avenue at Grand Central Terminal. For more information, contact Sarah Levy Hilchie at hilchies@ujafedny.org.
Tuesday, March 16
Culinary Luminaries
Meet the people who knew and worked with restaurateur Joseph Baum (1920-1998), who created extravagant destinations such as Windows on the World, the Four Seasons and La Fonda Del Sol. Speakers include William Grimes, former New York Times restaurant critic; Milton Glaser, a designer on many of Baum’s projects; and architect Hugh Hardy. 6-8:30 pm. $5. The New School, Theresa Lang Community and Student Center, 55 W. 13th St., 2nd Floor. Reservations and inquiries can be made by e-mailing boxoffice@newschool.edu or calling 212-229-5488.
Tuesday, March 16
Party for a Solar Powered New York
Solar One presents this get-together for New Yorkers who share an interest in solar power, music, clean energy activism, cocktails and DIY gadget building. You can learn about pro-solar policies, letter-writing campaigns, solar systems for the home and more while a DJ spins tunes. 7-11 pm. Free. Southpaw, 125 Fifth Ave., Park Slope, Brooklyn, 718-230-0236.
Wednesday, March 17
Emerging Voices: Slade Architecture
New York’s Slade Architecture, led by partners James Slade and Hayes Slade, seeks “to engage the occupant or viewer by testing their experience/perception of the space.” Current projects include a 500,000-square-foot residential development in Williamsburg, Brooklyn; a zoo renovation in Staten Island; two free-standing residences and the renovation of a housing complex in Brooklyn. 6:45-8:30 pm. Architectural League members, free; non-members, $10 for non-members. New Museum, 235 Bowery. For more information, e-mail info@archleague.org or call 212-753-1722, ext.13.
Wednesday, March 17
Climate, Culture, Infrastructure and Globalization
Climate, culture, infrastructure and globalization all intertwine to influence the decision-making process of the design professional. In this presentation, Sudhir Jambhekar of the architecture firm FXFOWLE will clarify how each of these issues informs the design process, and then, using examples from FXFOWLE’s portfolio, demonstrate how they result in various projects. 8-10 pm. Free. National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South. For more information, e-mail architectural@thenationalartsclub.org
SALES
ASIA RUSTIC
37 W. 23rd St., 212-414-5939
Hours: Daily, noon-7:30 pm
Sale: Through March 20
To mark the Year of the Tiger, Asia Rustic is having a New Year’s sale on a selection of handcrafted housewares, furniture and accessories. Save up to 70 percent on home goods such as an Iron-Cast Buddha Lamp, now $99 (reg. $350) and a Soho Shanghai Cabinet in classic Ming style, now $375 (reg. $550).
FREDERICK P. VICTORIA & SON
2107 Borden Ave., Long Island City, Queens, 212-813-9651
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 am-5 pm
Sale: Through March 12
This warehouse sale nets you savings of between 30 and 70 percent on antique inventory, specifically English and European pieces from the 1700s though the early 20th century.
If you’d like to have your event or sale listed, please e-mail jceaser@nypost.com.