Queens Art Express

What: The Queens Art Express is on the move; the next stop is Jamaica. Queens Art Express is a spring arts festival of exhibitions, events, performances, and great places to eat in the vibrant cultural communities of Queens NY — along the route of the No. 7 train and beyond. In 2012, this dynamic festival will include Jamaica, Queens. This year's theme is: What if we made a new world? Twelve creators will produce new collaborative artworks that imagine a world where artists remix public policy on Housing, Health Care, and the Economy. The collaborations will be presented at JCAL in Jamaica, Crossing Art in Flushing, and Artists Wanted in Long Island City.
When: June 14th -17th
Where: See Information On the Site
Cost: Free

Celebrate Brooklyn! Opening Night Concert with Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff

What: With a decades-long career, reggae legend Jimmy Cliff is one of the great shapers of modern music. His catalog continues to influence and reflect global culture, tracing its roots to the Jamaica of his youth. For his socially conscious work, Jimmy is the only living musician to hold Jamaica’s Order of Merit, the country's highest honor granted for achievement in the arts and sciences. Jimmy is touring for his first new album in seven years, and 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of his landmark hits,“You Can Get It If You Really Want” and “The Harder They Come.”
When: June 5, 2012 @8:00 PM  |  Doors open at 6:30pm.

Where: Prospect Park Bandshell

World Science Festival presents: The Ultimate Science Street Fair

What: The Ultimate Science Street Fair has interactive exhibits, experiments, games and shows all, inspiring and entertaining. Visit a telepathy lab and control a computer just by thinking about it, learn the science tricks to shooting perfect free throws with NBA stars, create your own fragrance at the Smell Lab and much much more! Fun for all ages!
When: Sunday June 3rd, 2012  |  10am-6pm
Where: Washington Square Park
FREE

Transit of Venus!

What: Venus will pass in front of the sun and you will be able to see it this time! Be sure you have the proper safety equipment. The Amateur Astronomer Association is setting up shop with solar viewing telescopes, pinhole cameras, and projection equipment at Riverside Park South and the High Line. The event is free, and afterwards there will be a "public starparty" to see the Moon, Mars, and Saturn.
When: Tuesday June 5, 2012 @Sunset
Where: Anywhere with a clear Western view or meet with others at The Highline or Riverside Park (near 70th Street and walk to the waterfront out onto the pier.)

Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga

What: Anyone can find tranquility on top of a mountain. Can you find it in the middle of Times Square? Attendees will be challenged to find tranquility and transcendence in the midst of the world's most commercial and frenetic place, Times Square. Thousands of yoga enthusiasts will celebrate the longest day of the year with an all day yoga fest. Join us as we come together for a collective ohm in the middle of Times Square.

We're celebrating the sun, summer and creativity at the Crossroads of the World with free outdoor yoga classes. Participants of Solstice in Times Square will also enjoy musical performances, speakers and free giveaways, raffles and more.
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Where: Broadway between 42nd and 47th Streets
FREE
Class Schedule
7:30am - 8:45am - Open to all levels 
12:30pm - 2:00pm - Bikram, open to all levels (Rajashree Choudhury)
7:00pm - 8:30pm - Open to all levels 
Click here to pre-register for a class!

Taste of Times Square

What: Enjoy International Tastes From Around the World
Taste of Times Square is an outdoor food and music festival featuring international flavors from top restaurants and the city’s best street performers at the Crossroads of the World. Times Square’s most popular culinary destinations will set up tables on the street to offer “tastes” of their signature dishes.
Enjoy cuisine from around the world including Italian, Chilean, Irish, Latin, Asian and more. Feast on food from some of New York Cities favorite restaurants including Junior's, Barbetta, B.B. King Blues Club and Grill, Ruth’s Chris, Havana Central, Firebird, Carmine’s, Toloache, Virgil’s Real BBQ, Le Rivage and more!
When: Monday, June 11, 2012, 5- 9 PM
Where: 46th Street between Broadway and 9th Avenue including historic Restaurant Row

Annual Salsa Night

What: Come join us for an evening of Latin dance lessons, raffle drawings, music, and entertainment for people of all ages!
When: Friday, June 1, 2012  |  7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Where: Rufus King Park, Queens: Jamaica Ave., 89 Ave. bet. 150 St. and 153 St.
FREE

EVENT "PARADISE"

What: 28on27 is proud to host Photographer and Director Laura Little in her first Solo Show.
Exploring oceanic themes in print and digital media the exhibition is a beautiful commentary on the landscape of the Yucatan Peninsula. A special highlight includes the Runa Tea Concept Surf Board complete with iPad installation and video.
When: Thursday May 31st - June 1, 3pm - 9pm 
Where: 28 West 27th Street, 2nd Floor New York
Gallery Hours: Thurs. May 31 - 3pm - 9pm / Exhibit Cocktail Event Friday June 1, 3pm - 9pm
R.S.V.P required  rsvp@28on27.com

Gustav Klimt: 150th Anniversary

What: Gustav Klimt: 150th Anniversary at the Neue Galerie. The museum is celebrating the 150th birthday of the early 20th century Austrian painter who was renowned for his uniquely modern landscapes and luminous, gold-leaf portraits -- not to mention his fondness for caftans (and free love). The exhibit pulls together a number of painted works, including the sparkling likeness of society lady Adele Bloch-Bauer, as well as numerous studies and never-before-seen photographs. To accompany the visual feast, the attached Café Sabarsky will be serving up slices of ‘Klimt Cake,’ dotted with bits of gold leaf. 
When: May 24 to August 27, 2012
Where: Neue Galerie: 1048 Fifth Ave. at 86th St.

Fleet Week NYC Events

Community / Park Events
Wednesday, May 23
8a.m. - 1 p.m.           Fleet Week Parade of Ships

Thursday, May 24
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.          General Public Visiting / Group Tours (Manhattan/Staten Island)
10 a.m. - Noon         U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard Air & Water Demonstrations at Coney Island, NY
12:30 p.m.                USMC MAGTF Aviation Event @ Sachem High School, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
1 p.m.                       USN Aviation Event @ Sheepshead Bay High School, Brooklyn

Friday, May 25
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.         General Public Visiting / Group Tours (Manhattan/Staten Island)
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.         U.S. Marine Corps Day in Battery Park
9:30 a.m.                 USN aviation event @ Hackensack High School, Hackensack, NJ
10 a.m.                    USMC aviation event @ Forrest Hills High School, Queens
Noon                       USCG Search and Rescue Demo @ Staten Island Pier
12:30 p.m.               USMC aviation event @ East Islip High School, Long Island
12:30 p.m.               USN aviation event @ Paramus Middle School, Paramus, NJ
2:30 p.m.                 USMC aviation event @ Orchard Beach

Saturday, May 26
8 a.m. -  5 p.m.        General Public Visiting / Group Tours (Manhattan/Staten Island)
9 a.m. -  6 p.m.        Military Day in Times Square featuring performance by the Navy Band NE & USMC
Band performances
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.       U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Air and Land Demonstrations at Eisenhower Park (East Meadow, NY)
Noon                       Governors Island Family Fest
1 p.m.                      Staten Island Music Festival

Sunday, May 27
8 a.m. -  5 p.m.        General Public Visiting / Group Tours (Manhattan/Staten Island)
10 a.m.                    USMC aviation event @ Flushing Meadows Corona Park
10 a.m. -  3 p.m.      Staten Island War of 1812 Commemoration Event @ Ft. Wadsworth
2 - 5 p.m.                 Military Bands in Times Square
2 p.m.                      USN aviation event @ Randall Park, Freeport
2 p.m.                      USMC aviation event @ Playland Park, Rye, NY

Monday,  May 28
8 a.m. -  5 p.m.        General Public Visiting / Group Tours (Manhattan/Staten Island)
9 a.m.                      USMC aviation event @ Cloves Lake Park

Tuesday, May 29
8 a.m. -  5 p.m.        General Public Visiting / Group Tours (Manhattan/Staten Island)
1 p.m.                      USN aviation event @ New Dorp High School, Staten Island

Parade Schedule

Thursday, May 24

Larchmont Memorial Parade, Larchmont, NY

Sunday, May 27

Greenpoint Veterans Memorial Parade, Brooklyn NY
College Point Parade, College Point, NY
Maspeth Memorial Weekend Parade, Maspeth, NY
Village of Hastings-on-Hudson NY

Monday, May 28
New Rochelle Memorial Day Parade,  Rochelle, NY
Bayville Memorial Day Parade, Bayille, NY
Pelham Memorial Day Parade,  Pelham, NY
Allied Veterans Memorial Parade, Ridgewood/Glendale, NY
Staten Island Memorial Parade, Staten Island
Kings County Memorial Parade,  Brooklyn, NY
Bogota, NJ Memorial Day Parade, Bogota, NJ
Manhattan Memorial Day Parade, Manhattan
Little Neck Douglaston Memorial Day Parade, Little Neck, NY
City Island and Bronx Memorial Day Parade, Bronx,  NY

Fleet Week NYC

It's Fleet Week in NYC. The Bicentennial of the War of 1812.

Public Ship Visitation

•Manhattan - ships are open every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.at  Piers 90 & 92

•Staten Island. ships are open every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Homeport Pier

•Brooklyn - Ships are open Sat, Sun & Mon , May 26-28 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the coalition ships

Air Demonstrations

Thursday, May 24
* 9 a.m., Coney Island, NY- USMC, USN, & USCG aviation demonstrations and displays at Coney Island.  USN Leap Frogs Parachute Jump (MH-53E), USMC airborne insertion/extraction of combat equipped Marines with helicopters.

* 12:30 p.m., Ronkonoma, NY- USMC display of aviation and personnel equipment.  Marines will be available to discuss and interact with public. Sachem High School, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY.

* 1:30 p.m., Brooklyn, NY- Aerial demonstration followed by static display at  Sheepshead High School, Brooklyn. Aerial demo would consist of MH-60S conducting Explosive Ordnance Team Search and rescue operations. After demo, MH-60S will land for static display.


Friday, May 25

* 9:30 a.m., New Jersey – Aerial demonstration followed by static display at Hackensack High School, NJ.  Aerial demo would consist of MH-60S conducting Explosive Ordnance Team Search and rescue operations.  After demo, MH-60S will land as for static display. 

* 10 a.m.,   Queens, NY – USMC display of aviation and personnel equipment.  Marines will be available to discuss and interact with public. Forrest Hills High School, Queens.

* 12:30 p.m.,  Long Island, NY – USMC display of aviation and personnel  equipment.  Marines will be available to discuss and interact with public. East Islip High School, Long Island.

* 12:30 p.m., Paramus, NJ – Aerial demonstration followed by static display at Paramus East Brook Middle School, Paramus, NJ.  Aerial demo would consist of MH-60S , MH-60R, and MH-53 conducting Explosive Ordnance Team Search and rescue operations.  After demo, helicopters will land and be available for static display. 

* 2:30 p.m.,  Orchard Beach – USMC display of aviation and personnel equipment.  Marines will be available to discuss and interact with public.

Saturday, May 26
* 10 a.m..  Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY- USMC and USN displays of aviation and personnel equipment.  Service members from all services will be available to discuss and interact with public.  USN will host an Explosive Ordnance Team demo and land MH-60S, MH-60R and MH-53E for display.  USMC will land MV-22B, CH-46E, UH-1N and AH-1W.


Sunday, May 27
* 10 a.m.,  Corona Park , Flushing Meadows, NY– USMC will host a display of aviation and personnel equipment.  Marines will be available to discuss and interact with public.
* 2 p.m., Randall Park, Freeport, NY – Aerial demonstration followed by static display at Randall Park in Freeport, NY.  Aircraft will consist of MH-60S and MH-60R conducting Explosive Ordnance Team search and rescue operations.  After demo, helicopters  will land and be available for static display and NRD will bring Recruiting Simulator.
* 2 p.m.,  Playland Park, Rye NY – USMC will host a display of aviation and personnel equipment.   Marines will be available to discuss and interact with public.

Monday, May 28

* 9 a.m., Cloves Lake Park, NY - USMC will host a display of aviation and personnel equipment.   Marines will be available to discuss and interact with public.

Tuesday, May 29

* 1 p.m.  Staten Island, NY - Aerial demonstration followed by static display at New Dorp High School.  Aerial demo would consist of MH-60S conducting Explosive Ordnance Team search and rescue operations.  After demo, MH-60S will land and be available for static display.  New Dorp High School, Staten Island, NY.

Lupus Awareness Event

What: The Lupus Connection is pleased to present a lupus awareness event featuring Dr. L. Ward, Nephrologist. This program will educate patients about Lupus, discuss diagnosis, treatment options for Lupus and Kidneys, and empower attendees with the tools necessary to address the challenges that come with this condition.
When: Saturday, June 2nd - 10:00 am to Noon
Where: Robert Ross Johnson Family Life Center - 172-17 Linden Boulevard (near Merrick Boulevard)
Cost: Free

Free Pitbull Concert

What: The Toyota Concert Series on TODAY continues its tradition of showcasing the biggest, boldest names in music. Pitbull will be kick off your morning with his latest hits. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing. #PitbullTODAY 
When: Friday May 25 @7am
Where: 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza

Laurelton Memorial Day Parade

What: The Twenty Third Annual Laurelton Memorial Day Parade in honor of our veterans will be held on Monday, 28th, May, 2012. The Parade will start at the intersection of Francis Lewis and Merrick Boulevards at 9:00 am. It will end at the Laurelton Veterans Memorial Triangle at 225th Street and North Conduit Avenue. Elected officials, civic leaders, veteran groups, school officials, local clergy, scout troops, and youth groups will participate in the parade and ceremonies. The parade is sponsored by The Laurelton Lions Club, The Garden Club of Laurelton, The Concerned Citizens of Laurelton, Benjamin Moore American Legion Post 1946 and Colonel Edward O. Gourdin Post 5298 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. For additional information, contact Fritz A. Casimir at 718 496-5013 or 718-723-7014; or Lenworth James at 718 414-7085 or 718-276-8771.
When: Monday, May 28th - 9:00 am
Where: Queens: See Description Above

First Church Community Service Day

What: Members of the community are invited to join the First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica for community service projects: Assist patients at local hospital and nursing home, clean a park, serve at a nursery, soup kitchen or food pantry. For additional information, visit www.firstchurchjamaica.org or contact Rosslynn Pieters at 718-525-4775 or Ross52100@aol.com.
When: Sunday, May 27th - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Jamaica - 89-60 164th Street (just North of Jamaica Avenue)
Cost: Free

First Church Community Wide Street Fair

What: First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica extends a special invitation to members of the community to join in celebrating an impressive 350th church anniversary at the Jamaica Street Fair Extravaganza. The festivities kick-off with a dynamic marching band and continues with Zumba fitness blast; live musical and dance performances on the main stage. The street fair also features international culinary delights, dozens of vendors, opportunities for health screenings, and a kid zone with carnival rides and activities. For additional information, visit www.firstchurchjamaica.org or contact Rosslynn Pieters at 718-525-4775 or Ross52100@aol.com.
When: Saturday, May 26th - 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Jamaica - 89-60 164th Street (just North of Jamaica Avenue)
Cost: Free

The Fabulous Fifth Ave. Fair

What: Fun for the whole family. Live performances on 3 stages, special attractions - food, crafts, cars, art, rides and more!
When: Sunday May 20, 2012,  6-12pm
Where: 12th St. to Sterling Place, Park Slope, Brooklyn 

KINGS COUNTY FAIR

What: Aviator Sports and Events Center is excited to announce the arrival of the 3rd Annual Kings County Fair. 
The community event will once again include a variety of rides and games for kids of all ages, tasty treats including corn dogs, cotton candy, funnel cakes and much more. The years' Fair will also feature a new super spectacular ride from Italy and the only one in America - The Stinger, the World Famous High Flying Pages aerial trapeze show, Miss Vicenta and her Royal White Bengal Tigers and eqestrian Artistry performed by The Riding Donnerts with Miss Mercedes Ballerina on Horseback.
When: May 17-28, 2012
Where: Aviator Sports & Events Center
Floyd Bennett  Field 3159 Flatbush Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11234
Admission:$5  Packages

King Manor Hands-On History: It's Time to Plant

What: Hands-on History workshops are free drop-in programs designed for families with children. King Manor is starting its own garden! Learn about the plants that Rufus grew on his farm and help to plant seeds in the garden at the Museum. Learn about the way plants grow and take home a plant to grow in your own house. Come visit your garden at King Manor throughout the summer and watch peas, tomatoes, herbs and much more grow!
When: Saturday, May 19th - Noon to 3:00 pm
Where: King Manor Museum - Rufus King Park (153 Street at Jamaica Avenue)
Cost: Free

The HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival

The HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival, begins on June 18. Get your blankets and picnics ready, and start eyeing your favorite place on the lawn.

June 18: Psycho - Screened In 2007

June 25: Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid - Screened In 2003

July 2: The Wizard Of Oz  - Screened In 1997

July 9: On The Waterfront  - Screened In 1996

July 16: Roman Holiday - Screened In 1999

July 23: The Maltese Falcon - Screened In 2000

July 30: Rebel Without A Cause - Screened  In 1993

August 6: The Adventures Of Robin Hood - Screened In 1996

August 13: All About Eve - Screened In 1999

August 20: Raiders Of The Lost Ark 

Film Festival Kick-off Contest
Now that you’ve checked out the line-up, enter to win one of four Film Festival prize packages featuring:
* Pair of reserved seats at the movie of your choice in the park
* Limited Edition Bryant Park 20th Anniversary Tote Bag
* HBO-themed swag including DVD sets, t-shirts, and drinking glasses from Game of Thrones, True Blood, Boardwalk Empire, or Curb Your Enthusiasm
* Big Pony Fragrance Collection for Women by Ralph Lauren gift set containing four 15ml bottles in four distinct scents will be included in 3 of the prize packages. 
To enter, leave a comment here and tell us your favorite accompaniment to a night at the movies in Bryant Park. Please include your email address in your comment, so we can notify winners. For extra entries do one or both of the following and tell us about it in your comment below:
- Like BryantParkNYC on Facebook
- Follow us on Twitter @BryantParkNYC (tweet @ us with #BPFilmFest and we'll follow you back!)
You'll get an extra entry per item. We believe in the honor code!
The contest will close at 11:59pm on Sunday, May 20 and four winners will be announced Monday, May 21 via email. A valid email address is required for entry. Prizes will be mailed by Friday, May 25. Entrants must have valid mailing address within the continental United States.

Kite Making Workshop

What: Socrates and The Noguchi Museum present our annual kite event. Using recycled materials, children and their families draw inspiration from the Park's fantastic view of the Manhattan skyline to build and decorate kites, and then fly them in the Park. 
The workshop will be led by teaching artists Miwa Koizumi and Marco Scoffier (metm.org). Kite Flight is free and supplies will be provided. 
When: Saturday, May 19, 2012  |  11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Socrates Sculpture Park, LIC

(Rain or Shine)
FREE

Dance Parade & Festival 2012

May 19, 2012  |  1pm - 3pm
Parade Route
The Parade starts at 1pm on 21st Street and Broadway, going down Broadway to St Marks Place (8th Street) and across to Thompkins Square Park. There will be a grandstand at Astor Place.
We will boogie our way down Broadway in history of dance order! We will drum up some African beats, shine like only the Korean, Bolivians and multiple ethnic cultures can and samba our way past Union Square and into University Place. At Eighth Street we will Salsa, Tango and Waltz East into Saint Marks Street. Pause to hula, stilt and break dance in front of a review Grandstand in Astor Place–Then our House, Techno and Disco floats will have afternoon shoppers wigglin as they watch us get down in the heart of the East Village. A straight shot from there brings us to DanceFest in Tompkins Square Park.At DanceFest we will come together and celebrate watching free dance performances, be able to take free dance lessons and enjoy a Dance Party.

DanceFest 2012  |  3pm - 7pm
Tompkins Square Park, the destination of the parade at Avenue A and Saint Marks Place, comes alive with choreographed performances, workshops and social dance–all free to the public. For 2012, there will be 3 stages: A Performance Stage, Family Friendly Stage and Teaching Stage. A social dance / party area will rock out in the Northeast Corner of the Park!

OFFICAL AFTER PARTY 10pm – 4am
Webster Hall: DJ Jonathan Peters

Lit Crawl NYC Love

What: The Lit Crawl is a madcap concept created by San Francisco’s literary festival, Litquake, back in 2006. It’s a bar crawl, with literature!
A few tidbits to look forward to:
• Armchair/Shotgun enacts a live old-timey radio show.
• The Liars’ League NYC acts out the latest story by Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of a Dog in the Nighttime.
• The Cambridge Writers Workshop presents Literary Cabaret.
View the full schedule to get a full interactive guide to where some of the borough’s brightest literary talent will be. 
When: May 19th, 2012 @6pm
Where: Various Locations in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn

4th Annual Hell's Kitchen Art Festival 2012

What: A weekend long opportunity to visit local artists in their studios, to view works-in-progress as well as completed work, and to talk to artists about their creative process and the agony and ecstasy of the creative life in New York.
On view will be the latest creations of dozens of artists working in the mediums of painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed-media, textiles, and more. In addition to providing a view into how and where the visual art that surrounds us in New York originates, the day will include dance, music, theater, and other performances presented both within artist studios and at various local venues.
When: Opening Party Friday May 18 @6pm, 300 W43rd St. Fl 3,4,5 | Saturday & Sunday May 19, 20, 2012
Where: 8th-10th Aves. W 35th - W57th Sts.  |  MAP
FREE

Open Mic For Poets

What: Featured reader John Rice is a poet and writer from New York City obsessed with food and the power of weirdness. He is as tall as a human-sized tree. (A tree that eats sandwiches and reads books.) He has an MFA from Queens College, is the former recipient of the Silverstein-Peiser and James Kreuzer awards, and, last year, was a featured reader in the Summer Festival of the Performing Arts of both Queens College and Brooklyn College.
When: Sunday, May 20th - 2:00 pm
Where: Queensborough Public Library - Central Branch - 89-11 Merrick Boulevard (between Jamaica and Hillside Avenues)
Cost: Free

Free Usher Concert

What: Usher kicks off summer in New York City with a free performance at Rockefeller Plaza. Entry is free, however real fans should arrive at 6am for best viewing. #UsherTODAY 
When: Friday May 18 @7am
Where: Corner of 49th street and Rockefeller Plaza

Upper West Side’s May 2012 Street Fairs

On a Wing: Family Festival, May 19, 12 – 3 p.m., Belvedere Castle, Central Park; Mid-park about 79th Street

Ninth Avenue International Food Festival, May 19-20, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., 9th Avenue between West 42nd and 57th streets

Amsterdam Avenue Festival, May 20, 12 – 5 p.m., Amsterdam Avenue between West 77th and 90th streets

25th Annual Livable West Side Festival, May 27, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Broadway between West 82nd and 86th streets

The Free Candy Block Party

What: Free Candy is teaming up with Brooklyn Brewery to host an All Night Block Party! There will be free beer from Brooklyn Brewery and drink specials all night. Awesome jams all night - make it happen! Open Bar is free beer from Brooklyn Brewery from 7-8pm.
When: Wed, May 16 at 7PM - 8PM 
Where: Free Candy: 905 Atlantic Ave
FREE with RSVP

Etsy Success: The Art of Pricing for Profit Workshop

What: Etsy Success: The art of correctly pricing your products is tantamount to your success as a seller. So why does it have to be such a tough nut to crack? From understanding your costs to using pricing strategies (oh hey, tiered pricing), there’s a lot to learn. We’re here to help! 
When: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. ET
Where: Etsy Labs in DUMBO, Brooklyn
Cost: $15 per attendee. To purchase a ticket to attend the in-person event, go here. If you’re not able to attend in-person, you can RSVP to watch online, here.

1st Annual Fashion Showcase and Afterparty to Benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America

What: JL Trezure Chest and Tink & Tinkers are pleased to present their 1st Annual Fashion Showcase & After-party. Fresh new designers will be showcasing their designs as well as some of the newest selections for the season. Come out and show your support. An after-party will take place immediately following the fashion show. Vendors will be selling accessories, clothing, health & beauty, jewelry, makeup, perfume, and more. Space is limited so purchase your tickets early. For tickets contact Keisha at (347) 336-5268. A portion of the proceeds will be going to the above organization to aid in finding a cure for Crohn’s Disease. More information about Crohn's Disease can be found at http://www.ccfa.org.
When: Saturday, June 23rd - 7:00 pm to Midnight
Where: 114-58 170th Street
Cost: $15 (No Tickets Will Be Sold at the Door)

Public Climbing Session - NYC Outward Bound

What: NYC Outward Bound offers to the public climbing sessions on our five-story climbing wall in Long Island City, the tallest outdoor climbing wall in the City. Sessions are available every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings from 5:30-9:30.
Public Climbing is $25 per session when registering online ($28 at the door).  We offer discounted 10-session, 20-session, and full-season passes.  Equipment and basic belay instruction provided.
To Register:
Click here to register online. A portion of your proceeds goes toward funding free climbing for NYC public school students. Entry limited to 30 people/day.
When: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: NYC Outward Bound: 29-46 Northern Boulevard, LIC

2012 Brookville Park Tennis Club Tennis Play Days and Festival

What: Tennis Play Days are events that give kids a chance to play tennis and have fun with other kids in a comfortable, non-threatening environment. They are a great way for kids to be introduced to competition, allow kids to play in a non-elimination format, provides a fun atmosphere with refreshments, prizes and awards, and take place over a 2-3 hour period.

When: Saturday, May 12th - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Where: Brookville Park Tennis Courts - Brookville Boulevard (at 143rd Avenue)

Cost: $5 Per Hour

FREE Spring Community Day

What: Though Earth Day has come and gone, there's still plenty of opportunity to do your part to help the city sparkle. Sponsored by the Downtown Alliance, Spring Community Day at Wall Street Park is a wonderful opportunity to help strengthen your commitment to the community. It's also a great opportunity for parents to teach their children (in the spirit of the Lorax) the importance of planting, sustainability and environmental conservation. Snacks will be provided by Crumbs and Whole Foods.
When: May 12 @10am
Where: Wall Street Park (betw. Water & South Sts.)

Capoeira – Socrates Sculpture Park

What: Capoeira is a lively martial art that originated in Brazil over 450 years ago. Taught by Professor Abará, self-defense techniques are concealed by graceful dance moves and spectacular acrobatics set to music.
Classes are free and designed for all experience levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing. 
When: Saturday, May 12, 2012 | 12-1:30pm 
Where: Socrates Sculpture Park: 32-01 Vernon Boulevard, LIC

Public Space Potluck - Dutch Kills Green

What: Join the Design Trust and Urban Omnibus for a field trip to Dutch Kills Green, a one-acre public space at the eastern end of Queens Plaza, Long Island City’s newly-transformed gateway to the borough.
Dutch Kills Green opened last month, marking the completion of a $45 million project to revitalize Queens Plaza that has improved roadway and streetscape design, reclaimed open space for public use, and reconnected the surrounding neighborhoods to the nearby river.
As Urban Omnibus noted in Queens Plaza: Infrastructure Reframed, this redesign  “transforms the tangle of urban infrastructure cutting through Long Island City from a harsh, disorienting industrial maze into a lush, navigable landscape, a gateway to Long Island City that organizes various flows and scales while providing a refuge for residents, workers and the road-weary.”
When: Tuesday, May 15, 6:30-8:00 pm
Where: Queens Plaza, Long Island City, Queens
Queensboro Plaza (7, 7X, N, Q) | Queens Plaza (E, M, R)
Please  RSVP via Facebook or rsvp@designtrust.org by Monday, May 14.
Free and open to all, the Design Trust’s Public Space Potlucks is an informal series of events inviting urbanists to share a meal and conversation while exploring New York City’s built environment. Please bring your own beverage and a dish to share. We’ve got plates, napkins, and utensils covered.

The Official Spring 2012 Christian Louboutin Sample Sale

What: The Official Spring 2012 Christian Louboutin Sample Sale will run from Monday May 14 through Friday May 18. Even though the sale is by invitation only, if you go and hang out you have a chance of getting in - and getting your hands on a pair of red soles for under $200! Please note first two days are for press, then by invitation only and the public will likely be let in after a wait. 
When: Monday May 14 - Friday May 18 |  9am-5pm, Friday 9am-3pm
Where: Christian Louboutin Showroom: 306 W 38th St

9th Avenue International Food Festival

What: Taking place in this annual event will be Ninth Avenue local merchants serving an array of ethnic foods which are representative of the different cultures in our neighborhood! The Shopper in you will be tempted by over 200 individual vendors selling handcrafted jewelry, unique clothing, music, and an array of arts and crafts.
When: Sat, May 19 at 12:00PM - Sun, May 20 at 5:00PM 
Where: 9th Ave & W 50th St, New York (between 42 and 57 streets)

3rd Ward's Sixth Annual Birthday BBQ!

What: 3rd Ward is celebrating its sixth birthday and we want to celebrate with you! Swing by for live music, delicious eats, educational workshops and live comedy with UCB & Moviehouse!
RSVPs required at www.3rdward.com/rsvp

When: May 12, 2 pm - 8pm

Where: 195 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn, NY

FREE Admission // RAIN or SHINE

A Night of Total Class: Art Meets a Complimentary Open Bar at Tribeca Grand

What: Art Wednesdays return to Tribeca Grand Hotel as host Scott Indrisek shows off some fabulous modern paintings. Erin Falls provides the sounds and there will be complimentary drinks from 7-8pm. Drink up! Full details and RSVP.
When: Wed, May 9, 7PM - 10PM 
Where: Tribeca Grand Hotel: 2 Avenue of the Americas (Church & White Sts.)
RSVP events@grandlife.com

The 3rd Annual NYCR Interactive Show

What: One part art show, one part hacker party, all parts awesome. Hackers from around the region show off their cool interactive projects with beats and beers provided.
This year's theme is Physical meets Digital.  

Killer music lineup will keep you bouncing while you play with DJs Friar Tuck (Disorient, Brooklyn), Victory Kitty and some fresh chiptunes from Eric Skiff.

Art includes The DomeStar (Hack Rock City and NYC Resistor), Xylophone (Ranjit Bhatnagar),  Halogen Light Array of Death (Max Henstell), Creepy Cube (Raphael Abrams), Virtual Phone Toss (Justin Day), Popup Subway Map (Gabriela Gutierrez), Clever Box (James Wranga), Futile Type (Alessandra Villaamil) and too many more to list!

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 9PM - Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 4AM 

Where: 87 3rd Ave. 4th Floor Brooklyn, 11217

Cost: $15 RSVP

Cupcakes + Couture Event

What: It's The Sewing Studio's Annual Spring Machine Sale!
When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM 
Where: The Sewing Studio NYC: 134 West 29th Street New York
FREE RSVP

31 Flavors of Vodka Tasting

What: Calling All Vodka Aficionados: A Night of 31 Flavors of Vodka Tasting. From Belvedere to Hangar One join us and be the judge of the best tasting vodka! RSVP to Events@TheFiftyBest.com and you will be given exact location upon confirmation of your attendance.
When: Thu, May 10 at 7PM - 10PM
Where: Manhattan, New York 

Buddy’s Den: A Magical Exhibit of Fantasy Taxidermy

What: Buddy is a hunter. A cute adorable one. But Buddy doesn't prize the ordinary wild animal, he seeks to collect the eccentric-- fantastic, strange, and unique creatures and odds and ends from the likes no one has ever seen before. 
When: Opening Reception: May 11th, 2012; 7pm-11pm  |  May 12th - May 18th; Tue-Sun; 2pm-7pm
Where: TT Underground: 91 Second Avenue, Lower Level New York

Queens New Music Festival

What: Random Access Music, a New York-based composers collective, is hosting the first-annual Queens New Music Festival. The festival seeks to highlight and promote composers, musicians and ensembles living and creating new music in Queens.
When: May 10-13

Where:  Secret Theatre, Studio 104 (The Little Secret)
44-02 23rd Street, LIC, 11101
Cost: Tickets for the festival are $14 per show or the all-festival pass is $50 and the all-day (Saturday or Sunday) pass is $30. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit queensnewmusicfestival.org.

Häagen-Dazs FREE Cone Day

What:  Häagen-Dazs is back with their Free Cone Day! Enjoy a complimentary scoop of  Häagen-Dazs at any store. Yes, all you need to do is show up between 4-8pm on Tuesday May 8th, and your free cone is your's. Any flavor! 
When: Tue, May 8, 4:00PM - 8:00PM 
Where:  Häagen-Dazs: 1286 Broadway. Valid at any Häagen-Dazs location.

Beer Pairing Dinner – Alobar

What: Join Alobar, in partnership with Speakeasy Brewery with 5 beers and 5 courses for $50. Food will be created by Chef Kapitan to pair with each beer.

When: May 7, 2012

Where: Alobar 46-42 Vernon Boulevard, LIC

 

Young Chefs – "Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcakes"

What: Young Chefs will enjoy preparing individual strawberry shortcakes with homemade whipped cream, tasty strawberry puree and fresh strawberries. All materials included. Ages 7-10. Limited to 8 participants.
When: Saturday June 9, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Alley Pond Environmental Center: 228-06 Northern Boulevard Douglaston, NY 11362
Cost: $18 MEMBERS, $24 NON-MEMBERS
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-registration is required - 718-229-4000

Leslie Sardiñas: Watching You!

What: The Times Square Alliance, with the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and the Cuban Artist Fund are pleased to announce a public video art installation by Cuban artist Leslie Sardiñas. The exhibition will include a video art installation on the billboards of Times Square as well as a selection of drawings by the artist.

Watching You! is a 30-second animation of a pair of eyes looking down onto Times Square. Created from over 600 drawings made by the artist himself, Watching You! marks the first time that the artist is exhibiting animated works in the public realm. The artist cleverly inverts the relationship of the observer to that of the observed. Sardiñas pays tribute to the enigmatic character Cheshire from Alice in Wonderland, whose eyes hypnotize and enchant the viewers.

When: May 4 - 7, 2012
Where: Times Square Visitor Center: 1560 Broadway between 46th and 47th Streets

Times Square Moment: A Digital Gallery

What: This new program is presented by the  Times Square Advertising Coalition (TSAC), Times Square Arts, the public art program for the Times Square Alliance.  The initiatve is a collaboration of the Coalition and the Alliance, with additional partners of participating signholders and artists.
Each month, the program will present  a new selection to be screened every day in a countdown to Midnight.  Creativity always has been at the forefront of the Times Square signs and their presence is now so integral to the identity of this iconic public space, that they are required within zoning regulations.  This level of signholder's commitment to synchronize their daily programs to feature the artist work throughout the year is unparalled.  Every night in Times Square will feature a spectacular.

May 1, 2012 represents the official launch featuring the Robert WiIson Video Portraits. The series of work from this renowned American artist are HD video that blur time-based cinematography with the decisive moment of still photography.  For a few minutes, Times Square will feature a different potrait gallery of actors, artists, dancers, writers, athletes and animals.  
When: Tuesday, May 1 to Thursday, May 31 at 11:57 p.m.
Where: Multiple screens in Times Square

Free Happy Endings, Lower East Side

What: Get A Free Happy Ending With A 1 Hour Complimentary Open Bar in The Lower East Side.
When: Tue, May 1, 10:00PM - 11:50PM 
Where: Happy Ending: 302 Broome Street

NYC Girl Scout Cookie Pop-Up Shop

What: 2012′s Girl Scout cookie season is coming to an end. Don’t have a little niece or coworker to place orders with? Don’t despair! You can pick up boxes of your favorite cookies, including Thin Mints, Do-Si-Dos and Tagalongs, at the Girl Scouts of Greater New York’s Girl Scout Cookie Pop-Up Shop on 23rd Street. Proceeds support local scouts as the organization celebrates its 100th year.

When: NOW Through Thursday, May 3rd

Where: Girl Scout Cookie Pop-Up Shop

Girl Scouts of Greater New York (43 W. 23rd St., 6th Fl., Manhattan)

Tuesdays: 12:30-4:30pm

Wednesdays: 2:30-6:30pm

Thursdays: 12:30-4:30pm