Shepard Fairey "May Day" Opening - Saturday, May 1st

A political movement inspired by art - Shepard Fairey is the artist that comes to mind.  He was most recently recognized for his “HOPE” portrait of Barack Obama which became the iconic image of the presidential campaign.  On Saturday May 1st, Deitch projects will host an opening reception for May Day, an exhibition of some of Shepard Fairey’s new works.  In May Day, Fairey captures the radical spirit of each of his subjects, using portraiture to celebrate some of the artists, musicians and political activists he most admires.

This exhibition will coincide with the official unveiling of Shephard Fairey’s mural on Houston and Bowery. 

Saturday May 1st

6-9pm

Deitch Projects

18 Wooster Street

May Day will be on view through May 29th

TICKET ALERT - Ricky Gervais May 10th and 11th

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Golden Globe and Emmy® winning comedian and writer Ricky Gervais kicks off his 

acclaimed stand up shows in New York at The Kaye Playhouse on May 10th and 11th.  Ricky Gervais is the Co-creator of the most successful British comedy "The Office,"the star of HBO's "Extras" and recently hosted the Golden Globes.

Ricky Gervais
Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
8pm
Tickets are $30.00


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Brooklyn Botanic Garden Cherry Blossom Festival - Saturday May 1st & Sunday, May 2nd

The weather this weekend is going to be gorgeous! Central Park will be there all summer. Instead, to to the Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival at Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Saturday May 1st and Sunday May 2nd from 10am - 6pm.  

The festival celebrates Japanese culture with over 60 events and performances.  Take a guided tour of the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, admire vintage kimonos, meet famous Japanese Anime artists, watch a Samurai sword fight, or east sushi while admiring the beautiful blossoms and listening to the entrancing Taiko Drummers. 

Tickets are $15.00.

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TICKET ALERT - Another LCD Soundsystem show added on 5/23

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You are a bit of a slacker. I told you about the show added on 5/22, you waited to buy tickets and now it's sold out.  Stop kicking yourself -  LCD Soundsystem just added another show on 5/23.  If you wait to buy tickets this time, you seriously need to examine your fear of commitment, and that's a whole other conversation. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.

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31 Cent Scoop Day at Baskin Robbins - Wednesday, April 28th

Tomorrow night, Baskin Robbins is giving out 31 cent scoops from 5pm - 10pm. Indulge in the SUPER FUDGE TRUFFLE. For those or you who are preparing for swimsuit season, Baskin Robbin has "BRight Choices," a new selection of fat-free, dairy-free, light and no sugar added flavors.  

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Full Stream and pre-order LCD Soundsystem's new album and get TWO bonus tracks

LCD Soundsystem's new album 'this is happening' is being released on May 17th, but is now available by pre-order on itunes, with two exclusive bonus tracks.  Listen to album in its entirety on their site. What do you think?


CLICK HERE TO LISTEN AND PRE-ORDER 'THIS IS HAPPENING'

Drive-in movie premiere - "The Birth of Big Air"- Sat April 24th

Drive-in movies are back! Although in the spirit of this film, it would probably be more appropriate to call it a "Bike-In."


On Saturday, April 24th at 6pm, the Tribeca Film Festival will premiere The Birth of Big Air at the World Financial Plaza. This documentary film follows BMX extraordinaire, Mat Hoffman. At the age 13 Mat entered his sport as an amateur and by the age of 16 was at the top of his sport. Produced by Spike Jonze and daredevil Johhny Knoxville, The Birth of Big Air will entertain extreme sports fanatics.

Bring a picnic, good company, beach chairs and some inconspicuous containers filled with beverages. This event is FREE.





The Birth of Big Air
TFF Drive-in
Saturday, April 24th
World Financial Plaza



Tribeca Drive-in opens at 6:00 pm.
Activities and programming begin at 6:30 pm.
Film screenings start at dusk (approx. 8:15 pm).