Things to Do in Manhattan This Week - - May 12-18

Monday, May 16

Second Annual Personal Democracy Forum
Join the country’s top bloggers to discuss the impact of technology on politics. Speakers will include Arianna Huffington, Craig Newmark of Craigslist.com, Omar Wasow of Blackplanet.com, and others.
CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue at 34th St., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
General Registration: $395, Government/Non-Profit Rate: $195, Students: $150

Uncle Junior Rocks The House
On Mondays at 8 p.m., check out Dominic Chianese & The New York Sidewinders playing Italian, Spanish, and American standards.
West Bank Café, 407 West 42nd St. at Ninth Ave., 212-695-6909

Tuesday, May 17

Elmore Leonard Reading
Hear the master of dialogue read from his latest book, "The Hot Kid." Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway at 82nd St., 212-362-8835, free 7:30 p.m.

Meet Trump Sidekick George Ross
George Ross is a real estate investment expert, an author, and a star of the hit show “The Apprentice.” Meet him in person at the first-floor bookstore in the Trump Tower (where else?).
737 Fifth Avenue, 12 p.m., FREE

Wednesday, May 18

Tina Brown Live
Tina Brown will speak about her career at an event sponsored by the Oxonian Society, a nonprofit organization of Ivy Leaguers.
The Oxonian Society, 295 Greenwich St. between Chambers and Warren Sts., Suite 329. $50 for non-members ($35 advance), free for members. 7 – 8 p.m.

The Vampyros Lesbos Party
Vampire go-go dancers shake their undead booties for one night only at Happy Ending. This party has a vampire-movie theme, a hot DJ, and did I mention the vampire go-go dancers? Sounds like a great way to get over hump day.
Happy Ending, 302 Broome St. between Eldridge and Forsyth Streets, 212-334-9576