saturday
9am-12pm: is your morning flexible? head to the uptown yoga festival for meditation, yoga, music, and more. harlem state office building, free. >>color>
10am-5pm: the annual west 102nd + 103rd streets block association spring bazaar features more than 40 sellers of used household items, electronics, jewelry, clothing and toys, plus food and a 50/50 raffle. west 103rd st., bet. west end avenue and riverside drive. >>color>
10am-5pm (tues-fri 12-8pm, sat 10am-5pm, thru 11/19): ‘uniformity’, the museum at fit’s latest exhibition, examines the history behind a variety of uniforms, from military, work, school and sports, and considers both their social role and their influence on high fashion. includes more than 70 objects. free. >>color>
10am-6pm: the plant-based bushwick vegan food festival celebrates compassion and well-being for living things with ethically-made food, skin-care products and clothing, plus speakers, cooking demos, and yoga classes. lightspace studios (bushwick), free admission. >>color>
11am: hit up some local spots on the tour de dumpling, a 7-mile pay-as-you-go dumpling and bike tour in manhattan and brooklyn. $10 suggested donation, pay-as-you-go. >>color>
11am-11pm (ends today): have your last laughs at the fifth and final annual ny funny songs fest, where comedy musicians use guitars for giggles, drums for drollery and harmonicas for humor. highlights include a unicorn parade, a 50 funny songs marathon, a night of dirty songs, bitchcraft, parties, and more. various locations, free-$10. >>color>
12-5pm (rain or shine): essex street market celebrates its 76th birthday with a block party, including astroturf, pushcarts, grills and picnic tables, food from market vendors and local restaurants (most items will be $5 or less), live music, and market tours. essex bet. delancey + rivington.. >>color>
12-6pm: crawl your way around the total cobble hill immersion, where a ticket gets you an envelope of ‘walking around money’ that’s redeemable for four brooklyn beers at various watering holes, plus your choice of lunch and access to additional deals at shops, bars and cafes. $25. >>color>
1pm: join the global march against monsanto‘s negative farming practices and to fight for gmo labeling. starts at union square park, marches to foley square. >>color>
1-7pm: 1-3pm parade, 3-7pm festival: the 10th annual dance parade and festival includes 10,000 dancers of more than 80 styles performing down broadway, university place, east 8th street, and st. marks place, culminating at tompkins square park for more performances, lessons and a dance party. free. >>color>
2-6pm: find out where the wild beers are at the seventh annual afternoon dedicated to sharing unconventional, commercially-made wild, farmhouse, and sour brews. receive 10 drink tickets for every 750ml of beer you bring (registration and beer required for admission). the wick (bushwick). >>color>
3pm: signaling all batman fans! npr contributor and ‘pop culture happy hour’ panelist glen weldon discusses and signs copies of his book, the caped crusade: batman and the rise of nerd culture, with local comic guru and cinema under the influence founder, jon hogan. astoria bookshop, free. >>color>
3pm, 6pm: filmmaker spike lee introduces a pair of film satires relevant to this election year, elia kazan’s a face in the crowd (1957) and billy wilder’s ace in the hole (1951), as well as his documentary short about the 2000 presidential election, we wuz robbed. metrograph (les), $15. >>color>
3-10:45pm: hoof it up with a beginners-friendly day of english country dancing and american contra dancing set to live music. p.s. 199 jesse isador straus (uws), $18 general, $15 students for each session, or $25 general, $20 students for both. >>color>
7pm (thurs-sun, thru 6/4): the drilling company’s alfresco shakespeare series returns to bryant park with a production of much ado about nothing, set during the post world war i suffragette movement. free. >>color>
7pm doors, 7:30pm show: (monthly): don’t feed the musicians! musical comedian rob paravonian (pachelbel rant) and guests small batch mafia, the dreamstalks and ben pernick play funny songs and pick apart the best and worst music out there. q.e.d. (astoria), $5. >>color>
7pm doors, 8pm show: strange cuts, a new seasonal event series, features live experimental music, visual art, and handmade goods from local artists set in a party atmosphere. secret project robot (bushwick), $6-10 adv, $12 door. >>color>
7:10pm: actor and producer penélope cruz will do q+a following the 7:10pm screenings of ma ma at landmark’s sunshine cinema (les). $14.50 general, $11 seniors. >>color>
8pm: adults expose the horrifying teenager that made them into horrifying adults at the roast of your 15-year-old self show. hosted by alise morales (vh1, ifc comedy). the annoyance theatre + bar (williamsburg), $10. >>color>
8pm: local bands perform songs from david bowie’s labyrinth soundtrack to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the film. shea stadium (east williamsburg), $10 adv, $12 dos. >>color>
8pm doors, 8:30pm show (weekly): bring an old trophy, a souvenir shot glass, your sticker collection, or anything with a story for a shot at winning $20 cash at the show/tell show, a night of stand-up comedy and show + tell. tonight’s performers include lukas kaiser (comedy central), sachi ezura, natalie mcgill, scott nossen, niles turner and gideon hambright. over the eight (williamsburg), free. >>color>
8pm doors, 8:30pm music, 9pm film (thru summer): rooftop films continues its 20th outdoor screening season with holy hell, plus live music by current joys, filmmaker q+a, and an after party with free beer. the old american can factory (gowanus), $15. >>color>
8pm doors, 9pm show: she shreds, a magazine dedicated to women guitarists and bassists, throws an issue release party with performances by lady lamb, allison crutchfield, field mouse and holly miranda. market hotel (bushwick), $12 adv, $14 dos. >>color>
8pm doors, 9pm show: it’s time for the fifth annual unhappy birthdaycolor> party for morrissey, with live music from the smiths/morrissey tribute band the sons + heirs and police tribute band new york’s finest. the bell house (gowanus), $18 adv, $20 dos. >>color>
8:15pm: free outdoor movie: inside out at mcgorlic park (greenpoint). >>color>
10pm doors, 10:30pm show: put on your glass slippers and be a guest at the disney prom, where costumes are encouraged for dancing and singing along to disney song covers by the little mermen band. the hall at mp (williamsburg), $15 adv, $20 dos. >>color>
10:30pm (+ 6/18): let it all out at you are heard: an interactive comedy show about feelings. mitra jouhari and betsy kenney co-host this show where comedians help audience members share and deal with their emotions in whatever way they choose – dancing, singing, screaming, hugging, eating, breaking stuff, etc. the annoyance (williamsburg), $5. >>color>
11pm (monthly): the feeling gloomy dance party pays tribute to synthesizers this month, with songs old and new by depeche mode, new order, hot chip, little dragon, and more spun by djs gordon and nathaniel gloom. bonus: free cake! the grand victory (williamsburg), $6. >>color>
midnight-ish movies:
28 days later @ nitehawk. $12. >>color>
alien @ ifc center. $14. >>color>
aliens @ ifc center. $14. >>color>
fargo @ ifc center. $14. >>color>
firestarter @ ifc center. $14. >>color>
little marines 2 (fri only) and hologram man (sat only) @ spectacle. $5. >>color>
purple rain @ ifc center. $14. >>color>
trainspotting @ landmark sunshine. $10. >>color>
trainspotting (fri only) and don’t look now (sat only) @ videology. $5. >>color>
sunday
11am (sundays thru 8/7): take a free rooftop yoga class at samsung 837 (meatpacking). mats and refreshments provided. rsvp required. >>color>
11am-5pm: action! get a behind-the-scenes look at film production in nyc at the ‘new york on location’ street fair: go inside 20 working movie trailers and trucks, talk with industry professionals, watch stunt performers, check out makeup and hair demos, and witness weather effects like snow and rain. kaufman astoria studios backlot, free (admission to the museum of the moving image is also free all day). >>color>
12-5pm: adoptapalooza: in the market for a new furry friend? the pet adoption event returns to long island city with 150 dogs + cats in need of a home (fees vary). the event also includes pet care advice, giveaways, microchipping, dog licensing, pet photographers, and more. >>color>
12-5pm: the 15th annual passport to taiwan festival brings night market style delicacies, arts + crafts, performances, exhibitions and more to union square north. free admission. >>color>
12-6pm: check out sweet racing motorbikes from the early 1900s through the 1970s at the third annual split’n lanes dodgin’ gutters motorcycle show. brooklyn bowl (williamsburg), free. >>color>
2-10pm: be born again at red bull music academy’s last night a dj saved my soul party, with disco, house, and gospel from artists including the joubert singers, ‘king of gospel house’ kenny bobien, terrence parker + robert hood (aka floorplan), dj pierre of acid house pioneers, ann nesby, budgie, and paul nickerson. former church at 257 washington ave (clinton hill), $15. >>color>
3pm: build your own tiny world at a terrarium make-along with nyc resistor (boerum hill). soil, moss, succulents, figurines, and glass bowls provided. $15. >>color>
3pm (ends today): the greenwich village orchestra wraps its 29th season with selections by gershwin, hindemith, mozart, and tchaikovsky. mingle with the musicians at the post-concert reception. washington irving auditorium (gramercy), $20 suggested general donation, $10 seniors. >>color>
4pm (monthly): obsolete cinema’s screening series presents a pair of 1980’s ‘assassination game’ themed flicks: tag: the assassination game (1982) and gotcha (1985), both on craptastic vhs, plus trivia + prizes and happy hour bar prices until 6pm. freddy’s bar and backroom (south slope), free. >>color>
4pm (weekly): the sunday moving pictures series at the way station (prospect heights) returns with super 8 (2011) and indie shorts, followed by nerd karaoke at 9pm. free. >>color>
4-7pm (monthly): classic album sunday: learn the story behind and listen to the beach boys’ pet sounds (1966) from start to finish on vinyl + super-hi-fi equipment. good room (greenpoint), $8 adv, $10 door. >>color>
4-8pm (bi-weekly thru 9/25): roll on over to magic hour, flavorpill’s summertime roller-skating jam, with dj sets by gang gang dance and michael beharie. lefrak center at lakeside prospect park, $14 admission includes skate rental (bag check/lockers extra). >>color>
6:30pm: ride into the danger zone and celebrate the 30th anniversary of top gun with rock band viper, who’ll cover the entire film’s soundtrack, along with fellow 80’s tribute band cathyland, who’ll shellshock you with songs from pretty in pink. mercury lounge (les), $10. >>color>
7pm (+ 5/26-27): four black actors are caught in a time loop auditioning for the same token drug dealer role over and over again in room 4, a new comedic play from marina tempelsman + nicco aeed’s residency at the pit (flatiron). $10. >>color>
8pm: comedians record live commentary tracks for some of the worst movies ever made while acting as members of the cast and crew at the commentary show. tonight, hosts tynan delong + nick naney and guests take us through 1989 hulk hogan clunker, no holds barred (11% on rotten tomatoes!). over the eight (williamsburg), free. >>color>
8pm (monthly): the macaulay culkin comedy and variety show (which mr. culkin has absolutely nothing to do with) features guests beth stelling (kimmel), arthur meyer (fallon), david ebert (guy code), jess lane (funny or die), manboobs (feat. pete + pete‘s danny tamberelli), and cocoon central dance team. hosted by brett davis + sally burtnick. shea stadium (east williamsburg), $5. >>color>
8pm (weekly): the if you build it stand-up comedy show with hosts kara klenk and tim dillon includes performances by noah gardenswartz (comedy central, adam devine’s house party), ahmed bharoocha (comedy central, adam devine’s house party), jc coccoli (mtv, vh1), billy bonnell (comedy central), paul hooper, and greg santos. ucb (east village), $5. >>color>
8pm (sundays thru 10/30): fort greene’s habana outpost’s sunday movie night season continues with west side story (1985). free. >>color>
9pm: inconceivable! videology (williamsburg) screens the infinitely quotable the princess bride. $10. >>color>
all weekend
various times sat + sun: volunteer in your community for it’s my park day weekend service projects. >>color>
various times sat + sun: explore the historical architecture of more than 150 churches, synagogues, and temples across all five boroughs during the new york landmarks conservancy’s sixth annual sacred sites open house weekend. free. >>color>
various times sat + sun (ends sun): local podcasting personalities record their shows live during the annual nyc podfest: watch/listen to guys we f*cked, risk!, keith and the girl, dr. gameshow, gilbert gottfried’s amazing podcast and more. various locations and prices. >>color>
various times sat + sun (ends sun): vote independent by hitting up the annual nyc popfest, an indie pop music festival featuring bands from around the block and world. various locations in manhattan and brooklyn, ticketed events are $20+, but there are several free ones as well. >>color>
various times sat + sun (ends sun): the fifth annual queens new music festival, curated by random access music, features four days of performances from eight ensembles. the secret theatre (lic), $20 general, $15 students/seniors. >>color>
11am sat, 12pm sun: protect your noggin with a free bike helmet, courtesy of the department of transportation. this weekend’s giveaways takes place at st. mary’s playgroundcolor> (sat 11am-2:30pm, the bronx) and riverbank state parkcolor> (sun 12pm-3:30pm), with plenty more still to come this season.
11am-6pm sat + sun: more than 225 independent makers sell clothing, jewelry, home decor, paper goods and more at the renegade craft fair, alongside food trucks, free treats, and a raffle. brooklyn expo center (greenpoint), free admission. >>color>
11am-7pm sat + sun: prepare to meet your makers at the manhattan makers market, where 80 local artists and artisans will hawk their one-of-a-kind wares. 159 bleecker st. (greenwich village), free admission. >>color>
12-6pm sat + sun: 80 vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry dealers at the a current affair pop-up vintage marketplace. industry city (sunset park), $15 at the door (online sales have ended). >>color>
12-6pm sat + sun: the 17th annual sonya (south of the navy yard artists) artwalk returns this weekend as 40 artists throughout fort greene, wallabout, clinton hill, and bed-stuy open their studio doors to visitors, plus workshops, live painting, and more. rain or shine. free admission. >>color>
7:30pm sat, 5pm + 7pm sun: white wave’s inaugural soloduo festival shows off the work of young and renowned choreographers alike, with performances by 24 dance companies from around the world. the poet’s den theater (east harlem), $20 adv, $25 door. >>color>
8pm sat, 5pm sun (thru 6/4): post-apocalyptic theater comes to town with jason tseng’s rizing, the story of the last remaining city on earth after the zombie rehabilitation drugs start to wear off. the access theater black box (tribeca), free (rsvp, donations encouraged). >>color>
8pm sat, 5pm sun: the choral chameleon vocal ensemble explores the spiritual lives of animals (and us) in ‘if i left the zoo’, a concert that includes improvised choral soundtracks for animal videos from the internet. st. paul’s episcopal church (carroll gardens), $15 adv with promo code ‘songbird’ (reg. $25 adv, $30 door) >>color>
9pm sat, 12pm sun: san francisco-based women’s choir conspiracy of venus sings björk, bowie, cohen, the pixies, and more at jalopy (sat, $15) and highline ballroom (sun, $12). >>color>
thru 10/9: noobs and pros are equally welcome at the ‘arcade classics’ exhibition at the museum of the moving image (astoria), which features more than 30 (playable!) video arcade games released between 1972 and 1993: computer space, asteroids, space invaders, ms. pac-man, and more. $15 general, $11 students/seniors, free 5/22. >>color>
check our website for ongoing events. >>color>
ticket deals
sponsored: memorial day weekend at the new york philharmonic: 20% off tickets to holst’s the planets, 5/27-28. >>color>
get admission to the museum of sex thru 5/31 for $11.10 (plus ticket fees, reg. $20.14). >>color>
get tickets to the nyc craft beer festival at the 69th regiment armory 6/17-18 for $35-55 (plus ticket fees, reg. $55-110). >>color>
take a 90-minute lower manhattan and statue of liberty cruise (drink included) aboard a 1920s-style yacht 5/21-6/30 for $15-27 (plus ticket fees, reg. $45). >>color>
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