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Wednesday

MUSIC

Daughter At Bowery Ballroom

Daughter with opening show by Wilsen at Bowery Ballroom
Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm
The Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey St
New York, NY, 10002

CULTURE

STREETS International


A tasting event and silent auction will take place at the Astor Center on May 1st. STREETS is a non-profit organization that is part hospitality school and part restaurant café in historic Hoi An, Vietnam, where local, disadvantaged youth are offered an 18 month training program designed to give them the tools and skills to achieve financial independence. There is a wonderful list of restaurants participating and demonstrating their rendition of street food. Get your tickets now and see what they'll be dishing out.

• Robert Newton, Nightingale 9
• Michael Chernow & Daniel Holzman, The Meatball Shop
• Kenny Callaghan, Blue Smoke & Jazz Standard
• Floyd Cardoz, North End Grill
• Josh Eden, August
• King Phojanakong, Kuma Inn
• Ratha Chaupoly & Ben Daitz, Num Pang
• Edi Frauneder & Wolfgang Ban, Edi & The Wolf
• Joe Quintana, Rosa Mexicano
• Pete Vasconcellos, The Penrose (Mixologist)

Wednesday, May 1 VIP Hour*: 6:00 – 7:00 pm General Admission: 7:00 – 9:30 pm
The Astor Center, 399 Lafayette Street, New York, NY
More info and Tickets for STREETS
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Thursday

PHOTOGRAPHY

Lost Then Found at 345 Meatpacking


An Exhibition of Andy Warhol Portraits by Steve Wood

Opening Reception: May 2nd

345meatpacking, West 14th St, New York City.
May 3rd - May 12th 2013. Open Daily 11am - 7pm

CULTURE

Food Book Fair


A love of food and those who write about it, The Food Book Fair is being held at the Wythe Hotel along with various other locations around the Williamsburg. Seminars, tastings, signings what could be better than meeting the chef and author of your favorite cook books. A glorious way to spend the weekend chatting about the culinary industry, recipes, and restaurants we all love!

Thursday, May 2nd - Sunday, May 5th
80 Wythe Ave  Brooklyn, NY 11249
Check out this amazing schedule and ticket options: Food Book Fair

SHOP

Medium Concepts Sample Sale


A showroom sample sale in New York:

Medium Concepts & Timothy Heenan Showroom are selling all their cool samples, brands like Velour, Isaora or warrior of radness amongst other are available to buy. ( cash & credit Card )

Address: 247 Centre st, 7th floor, New York, NY 10013

More information here
3
Friday

MUSIC

Foals at Terminal 5

Foals, Surfer Blood and Blondfire at Terminal 5
610 W 56th St
New York, NY, 10019
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
4
Saturday

MUSIC

Human Rights Campaign Benefit night with Special Guests at Le Poisson Rouge

With Light Asylum ,Nina Sky ,JD Samson and MEN , Creep ,Blood Orange ,surprise special guests, and hosted by Amanda Leigh Dunn plus DJ set by Becka Diamond at Le Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker Street
Doors: 6:00 PM
5
Sunday

CULTURE

Thrillist Taco Takedown


I know everyone is super excited about Cinco De Mayo, and we have found the perfect event with everything you will need to celebrate! The event will feature the Mexican staple, the taco, in a way it's never been seen before by our favorite chefs from across the culinary spectrum (Best Pizza, Bronx Baking Co, Cantina Royal, Joe Doe, Los Perros Locos, Pampano, Macondo, NY Sushi Co, Tequila Park, among others). In addition to the walk-around tasting, we're also bringing the streets of Mexico to life with music by DJ Haitian Hillbilly and Diablo Dimes & Los Deacons as well as a DIY Hot Sauce station, a margarita and michilada bar, photo activations, giveaways and more.

Sunday, May 5th from 1pm to 5pm
Villain on 50 North 3rd St. (between Wythe & Kent)
This way to tacos and cerveza: Taco Takedown

MUSIC

Sinkane at Knitting Factory Brooklyn

DJ sets by Sinkane, Dam-Funk and James Pants at Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
6
Monday

MUSIC

Youth Lagoon at Maxwell's

Youth Lagoon at Maxwell's
Doors: 8:00 p.m
1039 Washington Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030

FASHION

Met Ball: Chaos To Couture


May 6

Costume Institute
The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
New York, NY

 
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Tuesday

ART

Hiromi Taguchi: Spangle

Hiromi Taguchi: "Spangle" at Ouchi Gallery,
170 Tillary Street , Brooklyn, NY 11201
More information: http://ouchigallery.com/
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Wednesday

DESIGN

Collective Design Fair

May 8-11
Pier 57
New York, NY
More Info

ART

Simon Hantai Opening Reception


Simon Hantai Opening Reception at Paul Kasmin Gallery
515 West 27th, New York, NY
More information: http://www.paulkasmingallery.com/
9
Thursday

CULTURE

Brooklyn Uncorked


Brooklyn Uncorked, the best place to go and experience all of the best New York State wines, chefs, and foodmakers. In thier 6th year Brooklyn Uncorked is a Edible Magazine event that will leave you perfectly tipsy and totally satisfied!
Wednesday, May 9th 2012, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Skylight One Hanson - 1 Hanson Pl Brooklyn, NY
Tickets and more info: Brooklyn Uncorked
10
Friday

ART

Frieze Art Fair New York

May 10 - 13
Randall's Island
New York, NY
More Info

FASHION

Just Comme des Garçons Market Market New York 2, May 10-13


The second epic Shopping Festival featuring all the brands of Comme des Garcons, with many selection never seen before in New York City.  Discount up to 70% off.

127 W 30th St
New York, NY

May 10th, 11th, 13th: 10 am - 7 pm
May 12th: 12 pm - 8 pm

 

MUSIC

Downtown Festival NYC


May 10-11

The inaugural Downtown Music Festival organized by Downtown Records.
Various Locations, Downtown NYC (LES)
Buy Tickets ($75)




Friday:
Black Hippy
Earl Sweatshirt
Sky Ferreira
Palma Violets
Andrew Wyatt (of Miike Snow)
Ryan Hemsworth
Beach Fossils
Teengirl Fantasty
Kilo Kish
Royal Teeth
Guards
Port St. Willow
Kingdom Feat. Kelela
d'Eon
Fat Tony
Mess Kid
Cosmonauts

Saturday:
Purity Ring
DIIV
Trash Talk
Inc.
Ducktails
Autre Ne Veut
Black Dave
Ratking
Vashtie
Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire
Mas Ysa
The Chevin
Wooly and the Mammoth
The Loom
Jade Shackeltons
11
Saturday

MUSIC

DIIV at Mercury Lounge

DIIV, Part of Downtown Music Festival at Mercury Lounge
Doors: 7:30
Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston St.
New York, NY, 10002
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Sunday

CULTURE

David Lynch Presents: Chrysta Bell

David Lynch Presents: Chrysta Bell at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
6000 Santa Monica Blvd
Hollywood, California 90038

More Information: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/253343-david-lynch-chrysta-bell-los-angeles/
13
Monday

MUSIC

Phoenix at Apollo Theather

Phoenix and Blood Orange at Apollo Theather
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
253 West 125th Street
New York, NY, 10027
14
Tuesday

MUSIC

FYF presents Gold Panda

FYF presents Gold Panda at The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90026
More information:http://www.theecho.com/
15
Wednesday

CULTURE

Cannes Film Festival 2013


May 15-26

Cannes, France

More Info

DESIGN

Destination: NYC Launch


ICFF Opening Night Party at MoMA

11 W 53rd St

New York, NY 10016
16
Thursday

MUSIC

Devendra Banhart at The Fonda Theatre

Goldenvoice & KCREW Present: Devendra Banhart at The Fonda Theatre
6126 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, California 90028
17
Friday

CULTURE

Swimming Wings Productions Inc. Party at Cannes

Swimming Wings Productions Inc is hosting a party at Cannes VIP Room
50 boulevard de la croisette
06400 Cannes
18
Saturday

DESIGN

ICFF 2013


The 25th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair
May 18-21 2013
Jacob K. Javits Center
New York, NY
icff.com

MUSIC

IHEARTCOMIX Presents: OFF/CNTR

IHEARTCOMIX Presents: OFF/CNTR With special guests Om Unit and XXXY with Low Limit / Sodapop at Los Globos
3040 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90026

MUSIC

The Killers at Barclays Center

The Killers and The Virgins at Barclays Center
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic Ave
19
Sunday

MUSIC

Iron & Wine at The Capitol Theatre

Iron & Wine and Secret Sisters at The Capitol Theatre
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
149 Westchester Avenue
Port Chester, NY, 10573
20
Monday

MUSIC

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Beacon Theater
2124 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
21
Tuesday

ART

MoMA's Annual Party in the Garden


7:00 pm - 12:00 pm
11 West 53 Street
Manhattan, New York 10019
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Wednesday

MUSIC

of Montreal at Music Hall of Williamsburg

of Montreal and Wild Moccasins at Music Hall of Williamsburg
Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 North 6th St
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
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Thursday

FASHION

ØDD Spring Sale

ØDD Spring Sale Up to 60% off FW12 merchandise Designers.
More Information: http://www.odd-style.com/
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
164 Ludlow Street, New York, NY
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Friday

MUSIC

Yacht at Shea Stadium

Yacht, Prinzhorn Dance School, Larry Gus and DJ set by Kristopher Peterson at Shea Stadium
8 p.m
20 Meadow Street
between Bogart and Waterbury
Brooklyn, NY 11206
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Saturday

MUSIC

James Murphy and Special Guests at Grand Prospect Hall

James Murphy, Shit Robot, The Juan Maclean, The Crystal Ark, Pat Mahoney, Nancy Whang (The Juan Maclean/LCD Soundsystem), Tim Sweeney, Yacht, The Rapture (Gabe & Vito DJ Set), Prinzhorn Dance School, Planningtorock, Larry Gus, Dan Bodan, Black Dice, Still Going, Marcus Marr at Grand Prospect Hall
Doors: 9 p.m
263 Prospect Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
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Sunday

MUSIC

Oneohtrix Point Never at Saint Vitus

Oneohtrix Point Never, Evian Christ, Bill Kouligas, Kid Smpl, and DJ Set by ANNALOVE at Saint Vitus
1120 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222


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Monday

CULTURE

A conversation With James Murphy

A conversation With James Murphy at NYU Skirball Center
6:30pm
NYU SKIRBALL CENTER
566 LaGuardia Place
New York, NY
28
Tuesday

ART

Naoaki Funayama: X-don at Ouchi Gallery

Naoaki Funayama: X-don at Ouchi Gallery
Ouchi Gallery, 170 Tillary Street, Brooklyn, NY1120
More Information: http://www.ouchigallery.com/
29
Wednesday

MUSIC

Marina & The Diamonds and Charli XCX

Marina & The Diamonds, Charli XCX at Central Park Rumsey Playfield
6 p.m
Central Park
New York, NY
30
Thursday

MUSIC

Lee "Scratch" Perry at Le Poisson Rouge

Lee "Scratch" Perry, Adrian Sherwood, The Congos, Sun Araw, M. Geddes Gengras, Peaking Lights, Future Times and DJ Slow at Le Poisson Rouge
9 pm
58 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10012
31
Friday

MUSIC

Azari & III at Highline Ballroom

Azari and III, jozif, JDH & Dave P at Highline Ballroom
11 pm
431 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011