Happenings for Week of May 30th

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

Josh Perilo's - The Prince of Regency
Enter the absurd world of small town royalty in an Oklahoma Strip Mall
@ The People's Improv Theatre (PIT)
154 West 29th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
7p
Cost: $5.00
For more information call: 212-563-7488


Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Champagne Tasting
Taste and learn about Gosset Grand Rose Champagne with Oumy Diaw
@ Crush Wines and Spirits
153 East 57th Street (between 3rd and Lexington Avenues)
4:30 – 7:30p
Free

Pinstripes in the Park
Come and watch the Yankees v. Tigers
The Lawn – Bryant Park
Between 40-42nd Streets and 5 and 6th Avenues
Lawn opens at 5:30, game starts @ 7:05p
Free
For more information: http://www.bryantpark.org/calendar/may.php



Singles and Sushi by Fish in the Sea
An evening of socializing and business networking
@ Sushi Twist
66 Madison Avenue (between 27-28th Street)
7- 9:30p
Cost: $10.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door
For more information: www.fishinthesea.com

Scotch Tasting
Take a tour of Scotland by way of Singles Malts (CLS05053106)
@ Morrell Wine Store
1 Rockefeller Plaza (@ 49th Street)
7:30 - 9:30p
Cost: $35.00 of which $20.00 is redeemable off any bottle purchased on the evening of the tasting.
For more information and to sign up: http://store.morrellwine.com//item.jsp?item=CLS053106&promo=BF2005


Thursday, June 1st, 2006

Downtown NYC - River to River Festival – through Sunday, June 4th, 2006
Times, locations and prices vary..
For more information: www.rivertorivernyc.com

Ninth Annual International Exposition of: Sculpture Objects and Functional Art
SOFA NEW YORK 2006 – through Sunday, June 4th, 2006
@ Seventh Regiment Armory
643 Park Avenue (@ 67th Street)
Cost: $20.00 general admission, $35.00 four day pass
(price includes catalog and admission to Museum of Arts and Design)
11a – 8p
For more information and schedule : www.sofaexpo.com

Cheese Tasting Event
Hosted by Men on a Silver Platter
@ Louis 649
649 East 9th Street (Avenue C)
6:30 - 8:30p
Cost: $15.00 on line, $20.00 at event
To sign up or for more information: www.menonasilverplatter.8m.com

NY Classical Theatre is proud to present…
All’s Well That Ends Well
Meet at the entrance to Central Park @ West 103rd Street & Central Park West
7p
This is a moving performance. Every 10-15 minutes the production picks up and moves to different location. Wear comfortable shoes or sneakers
Free
For more information and additional performance dates: www.newyorkclassical.org

Grand Gourmet 7: The Flavor of Midtown
Annual food tasting event
@ Vanderbilt Hall - Grand Central Terminal
East 42nd Street and Park Avenue
7 - 9:30p
Cost: $75.00
For more information and to sign up: http://www.grandcentralpartnership.org/what_we_do/promote_grand_gourmet.asp

A Celebration of Shavout
Come stay the night. Enjoy an array of programs and cheesecake throughout the night.
@ The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan
344 Amsterdam Avenue (@ 76th Street)
10p – 5a (June 2)
Free


Friday, June 2nd, 2006



Holy Frak!
View an episode of Battlestar Galactica with the cast and creative team. Question and answer session to follow.
@ Museum of Television and Radio
25 West 52nd Street (between 5-6th Avenues)
6 - 8p
Cost: $5.00
For more information and to sign up: 212-621-6600 or www.mtr.org

Teatro Slovak
A troop of Slovakian actors performs this downtown cabaret, collage-like piece. Filled with dance and music.
@ Galapagos Art Space
70 North 6th Street (between Kent and Wythe) Brooklyn
8p
Cost: $10.00 in advance, $12.00 at the door
For more information and to sign up: www.galapagosartspace.com/theater.html
Or call 718.782.5188


Saturday, June 3rd, 2006

Singles Horseback Riding, Lunch and Wine Tour
A fun-filled day of back country horse back riding and wine touring in Upstate NY
Meet up @ NE corner of 73rd Street and Broadway in front of Apple Bank
7:45a - 6p
Space is limited, so rsvp now.
Cost: $150.00
For more information and to sign up: http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/events/details.php?evt_id=1023

Walk with Me…
Easter Seals annual NY walk
Runners and roller-bladers welcome.
@ Riverside Park – enter on 79th Street or 83rd Street entrance
Registration starts @ 9:30a, walk starts @ 11a
For more information and to sign up: http://www.easterseals.com/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=1580
or call 212.244.6320 x113 - Rachel

ASPCA Central Park Dog Walk
Join thousands of New York’s Pet Lovers in Central Park
@ Sheep Meadow – Central Park
9:30a
Minimum contribution = 1 ticket $20.00
For more details and to register: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=dogwalk



Crawfish Festival
A mini jazzfest here in the northeast
@ Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ
Gates open @ 10:30a, music starts @ 12 until 6:30p
Cost $ 25.00 per day, $30.00 at door
For directions, more information and to get tickets in advance: www.crawfishfest.com

Sock Puppet Showgirls
An hour long adaptation of the 1995 Paul Verhoeven classic acted out
by socks.
@ Ace of Clubs (inside Acme)
9 Great Jones Street (@ Lafayette)
8p
Cost: $15.00
To buy tickets: www.theatermania.com
For more information call: 212.352.3101


Sunday, June 4th, 2006

Times Talks Series with editors and writers of the NY Times Magazine
@ CUNY Graduate Center
5th Avenue and 34th Street
10a - 10p
Cost: $25.00
For more information call: 1-888-NYT-1870
For schedule of speakers and times: http://www.nywici.org/

Nosh Walks visit the Brighton Beach
Discover the variety of different ethnic foods in Brooklyn
Meet @ 11:30a in front of Washington Mutual Bank
(Where Brighton Beach meets Coney Island Avenue
Cost: $33.00 – members, $30.00 – nonmembers
To sign up and for more information: www.noshnews.com
or call 212-222-2243

Adventure Society…
Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride
1:15p - 11p
Cost: $227.00 – member, $242.00 – nonmember
For more information and to sign up: http://www.adventuresociety.com/activities/activityDetail.asp?aid=294&rid=&c=gus
or call: 212.620.5348