No visit to DUMBO would be complete without a spin on Jane’s Carousel, a 1922 merry-go-round that was moved from Ohio and completely restored. It’s 48 beautiful horses prance near the East River year-round. Located in the Brooklyn Bridge Park, Jane’s Carousel is housed in a gorgeous glass pavilion.
You can’t miss this eight foot tall aluminum sculpture sitting at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge. Brooklyn-based artist Deborah Kass brings a bit of word play to her native borough with OY/YO, her first monumental sculpture. “YO” refers both to the Spanish “I am” as well as an homage to urban and Brooklyn slang, while “OY” is a common Yiddish word expressing woe or annoyance. People viewing it from the waterfront will read it as “YO”, while visitors entering the park will see an “OY”. Kass sees both sides as equally important, reflecting the cultural melting pot that is New York. The sculpture will be on display in the Brooklyn Bridge Park through August.
April 7-15th
17th Havana Film Festival New York shows 40 full length feature films, documentaries, shorts, animation and classics from Latin America with English subtitles.
Tickets and info @http://hffny.com
Sunday, April 10th 10 am- 5 pm
This April 10th, New York City will host Good Deeds Day’s 10th anniversary celebration in Herald Square with over 20 organizations and activities in one place. Sit in on the Scholastic reading circle, help Jessica Seinfeld’s nonprofit sort donations, write letters to elderly people in senior care centers, bring canned goods for the donation drive or plant a tulip bulb in a local park. New York City’s activities are among thousands of other projects taking place across 42 states and 70 countries.
Friday, April 8th 1-8pm Saturday, April 9th 11am- 6pm
The Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show is the ultimate vintage showcase, bringing together over 80 of the country’s top vintage clothing, accessories and antique dealers under one roof. See where top designers get their inspiration among timeless and beautifully constructed clothing and antique textiles. $20 admission fee at the door.
Metropolitan Pavilion 125 West 18th Street (between 6th and 7th Aves)
Klompching Gallery
Photography to painting, street art to sculpture: DUMBO’s galleries bring the work of local, national and international artists to the Brooklyn waterfront.
First Thursday Gallery Walk, 6-9pm – The first Thursday of every month the galleries of DUMBO stay open late, hosting special events and receptions.
Stop in and visit the artists at LAND. Land Studio is a unique nonprofit day habilitation program that teaches life skills through the modality of art. LAND (League Artist Natural Design) was founded in 2005 and serves as both studio and gallery for 16 adult artists with developmental disabilities. At LAND, artists develop their skills in a nurturing environment, while their work is marketed to the community in a vibrant and inclusive manner. Land artist work with painters, sculptors, fiber artists, animators, designers and others who value creative collaboration.
LAND Studio & Gallery 67 Front Street (917) 670-9322 http://landgallery.org
Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17th
Cook with 30 of the world’s most renowned chefs at the New York Culinary Experience. Passionate food-lovers will enjoy a weekend of hands-on master classes, cooking and conversation with more than 30 of the culinary industry’s most celebrated talents. Dan Barber and Bobby Schaffer of Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Jonathan Benno of Lincoln and Carla Hall of Carla Hall’s Southern Kitchen, to name a few.
For info and tickets contact Stephanie Fray at nice@nymag.com or call (646) 314-4413
Saturday April, 9th 2pm
Help New York celebrate it’s Scottish heritage at the 18th Annual New York Tartan Day Parade. Watch marching bands, bagpipers, men in kilts and lots of plaid. The parade starts at West 45th Street and marches up 6th Avenue to 55th Street.
Thru August 7th
Isaac Mizrahi
Isaac Mizrahi: An Unruly History is the first museum exhibition to focus on the influential American fashion designer, artist and entrepreneur. The exhibition at The Jewish Museum, explores Isaac Mizrahi’s unique position at the intersection of high style and popular culture. While best known for his clothing designs, Mizrahi’s creativity has expanded over a nearly three decade career to embrace acting, directing, set/costume design, writing and cabaret performance. Spanning his first collection in 1987 to the present day, An Unruly History weaves together the many threads of his career, from fashion, film, television and the performing arts.
The Jewish Museum 1109 5th Avenue at 92nd Street http://thejewishmuseum.org
While at The Jewish Museum, check out Russ & Daughter’s Restaurant a new outpost of the 102 year old iconic Lower East Side eatery. A kosher 70-seat, sit down restaurant and a take-out counter is located on the lower level of the museum.