May 12 2005
Saturday, May 14Gramercy Park Neighborhood Festival
A street festival celebrating Gramercy Park.
On Park Avenue South from 17th – 23rd Street, from approximately 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Muster: A Project by Allison Smith
This public art event will take place on Governor’s Island, the former national military post in New York Harbor, and feature such activities as mock battles, American Folk portrait painting, magic shows, and quilting bees. Organized by artist Allison Smith and produced by the Public Art Fund, “The Muster” asks “What are you fighting for?” and features installations from an army of artists. Free ferry service will be offered from Lower Manhattan starting at 12 p.m.
“The Muster: A Project by Allison Smith, 12 – 5 p.m. Free ferries to Governor’s Island leave from Slip 7 of the Battery Maritime Building, FDR Drive at Broad St.
Rally Against the West Side Stadium
Hate the idea of spending $1 billion on a stadium for the Jets? Join other angry New Yorkers and make your feelings known.
McCaffrey Park, 43rd St. between Eighth and Ninth Aves, 212-629-1760, 2:00 p.m.
Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl
Explore the pubs frequented by the great writers who have called New York home. Local actors will take you to several Greenwich Village bars that are rich with literary history. Inside each bar, you'll enjoy a drink while your tour guides fill you in on the establishment and its famous customers.
Tours take place every Saturday beginning at 2 p.m at the:
White Horse Tavern, 567 Hudson St., at 11th St., 212-613-5796
Tickets are $15, $12 for students/seniors.
Sunday, May 15
AIDS Walk New York
Come out and walk to raise money for AIDS charities – or just show your support by cheering the walkers on and enjoying the celebrity entertainment.
AIDS Walk New York, starting in Central Park at 59th Street and 5th Avenue.
8:30 a.m. sign-in, walk begins at 10 a.m.
Mamapalooza!
May is Mamapalooza month. In cities around the country, moms are getting onstage to perform and show they can rock. On Sunday, Mamapalooza hosts their first-ever family event with moms and kids performing together (comedy, music, and story-telling).
Tonic, 207 Norfolk Street, 212-358-7501, Adult admission $10, kids free.
2 – 4 p.m.
Amsterdam Avenue Festival
Pray for sunny weather so you can enjoy the Amsterdam Avenue street festival.
Amsterdam Avenue from 77th to 90th St., from approximately 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bicycle Film Festival
Today’s your last chance to check out the Bicycle Film Festival, a celebration of bicycles through film, art, parade and performances.
Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave., 212-726-8505, 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.
