The Melting Pot anniversary sale

492 Atlantic Ave between Nevins St and Third Ave, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. Subway: B, D, N, Q, 2, 3, 4, 5 to Atlantic Ave–Barclays Ctr. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this batik-design (hand-dyeing) studio and nab 40 percent off all merch in the store. Velvet scarves are clipped from $42 to $26, zip-up fleece hoodies are $30 (were $50), and printed aprons are tagged $17 (instead of $28). On both days from 2 to 4pm, stick around for a free art workshop on watercolor resist using oil pastels.