NIRVANA BURGLARIZED
Nirvana International (left), the jewelry-and-art gallery on W. Broadway, was burglarized yesterday in a rather complex operation. As reader Carol Tannenbaum said in the comments, it’s just plain lousy.

WHAT’S UP THIS WEEKEND
A few of the highlights of what’s on the calendar for this week (Friday–Sunday). Remember: More info on these—and the full calendar—is here.
1. As part of its Beer Goggles series, 92YTribeca is showing Predator and They Live on Friday.
2. For Franklin Street Family Day (Saturday), Goat on a Boat Puppet Theater will perform “Little Red Riding Hood” for free at R 20th Century, where an exhibit of Renate Müller’s toys is currently up. Burton Wells Photographers will be at Bu and the Duck, taking free vintage portraits. Playgarden is allowing free playground access 3–4:30 p.m. Fashion line Rogan will have a pop-up shop; Steven Alan and Bu and the Duck are having sales.
3. Two for the kids at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center. On Saturday, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia is performing a production based on Leo Lionni’s children’s books, Swimmy, Inch by Inch, and Frederick. Sunday brings “Junie B. Jones.”

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: WEATHER UP TRIBECA
I’ve had it with attitude, so I generally avoid places that I think are going to serve it hot and fresh. And I was concerned that Weather Up Tribeca (left)—the new cocktail lounge at 159 Duane, next to Duane Park restaurant—would be full of it. Evidence: (a) the bar is a sister to a “speakeasy” in Brooklyn; (b) there’s no sign; (b) it already made headlines by having a special ice thingamajig. However….

IN THE NEWS
••• 12/6 roundup: Steven Harris. Plus: 60 Hudson; LMDC departure; A Guy Walks into 365 Bars; WTC artist.
••• 12/7 roundup: One World Trade. Plus: Nirvana International; Independence Plaza North; Canal Street gentrification; real-estate sale on Duane.
••• 12/8 roundup: Pier A proposal. Plus: Toloache Taqueria; Avis closing; Nirvana International update; “Looking for Christmas”; artist Toni Dove; big sale on N. Moore; CanDo attitude; SouthwestNY’s poor health grade; Ashley Olsen.

2010 SHOP-LOCAL GIFT GUIDE
••• N. Moore: Cristina Dos Santos, Steven Amedee Fine Framing, Espasso, Playing Mantis, Otte, Room, and M.S. Apothecary.
••• W. Broadway: Frankly Wines, Babesta (right), Gotham Bikes, Boomerang Toys, A Uno, Stella, American Apparel, Balloon Saloon, Pamper UR Pets, Sweet Lily, J. Crew Liquor Store, Maslow 6, and Grandaisy Bakery.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 12/6 roundup: Whole Foods craft fair. Plus: Whole Foods’ new coffee bar; Christmas trees; TenOverTen nail salon; flashback to 1985; spa deals; an easy way to help women in need.
••• 12/7 roundup: Whole Foods hand-held registers getting closer. Plus: Equinox renovation update; Stuzzicheria; Nili Lotan sale; Nelson Blue and Chinatown Ice Cream Factory deals; Shoofly coat drive.
••• 12/8 roundup: M1-5 closed—temporarily, one assumes. Update: Then again, maybe not. Plus: Pilates discount; yoga sale; macaroni and cheese; an amusing interaction at Boomerang Toys; yoga and Hula Hoops; Tribeca Grill.