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West Village Events May 2009

May 2009

STREET FAIRS

May 9: Jefferson Market Fair Greenwich Avenue bet. 6th and 7th Avenues.

May 10: Community Board 2 Fair Broadway bet. 8th and 14th Streets.

May 12: NYU Fair Washington Sq. South between Macdougal and Washington Sq. East; Greene Street bet. W. 4th Street and Waverly Place; LaGuardia Place between W. 3rd and Washington Sq. South.

May 16: Bedford, Barrow & Commerce Block Association Street Fair Bedford, Barrow and Commerce Streets bet. 7th Avenue and Hudson Street.

May 16: Christopher Street Block and Merchants Association Fair Christopher Street bet. 7th Avenue South/Bleecker Street and Bleecker/Hudson Streets.

May 23-25, May 30-June 11, 12-6 p.m.: Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit The 79th year of this famous and historic outdoor art exhibit showcasing over 200 artists from around the world, attracting more than 200,000 visitors. University Place from 12th to West 3rd Streets; Washington Place to Greene Street For information, go to washingtonsquareoutdoorartexhibit.org.

May 30: Caring Community Street Fair Waverly Place bet. 5th Avenue and University Place.

May 30: Friends of NYC Lab School Gansevoort Street bet. Hudson and Greenwich Streets.

May 30: Morton Street Block Association Morton Street bet. Bedford and Hudson Streets.

May 30: Jane Street Association Fair Jane Street bet. 8th Avenue and Hudson Street.

June 6: 6th Precinct Community Council Fair Bleecker Street bet. 7th and 8th Avenues.

HOLIDAY EVENT

May 10, 1 p.m.: Mother’s Day Tea in the Garden An old-fashioned afternoon tea in the Merchant’s House Museum’s 19th-century style garden. Dainty sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and tempting sweets will be served, followed by a tour of the Museum. $40 per person; $30 MHM members. Merchant’s House Museum (29 East 4th Street). For further information, call (212) 777-1089.

FREE MOVIES

May 4, 6 p.m.: Double Feature

“Lyrical Nitrate” and “The Forbidden Quest”:The Found-Footage Films of Peter Delpeut. (121 min.) “Lyrical Nitrate” (1990), directed by Peter Delpeut, is made up of rotting early 20th century nitrate film that he found in the attic of an Amsterdam theater. In “Forbidden Quest” (1993), he braids together a story about an expedition riddled with death and deception using images from journeys to the North and South Poles. Jefferson Market Library, (212) 243-4334.

May 11, 6 p.m.: “East Side Story” (78 mins.) 1977 “That’s Entertainment,” Communist style. A documentary of Soviet and Eastern bloc communist musical films. Jefferson Market Library, (212) 243-4334.

May 18, 6 p.m.:“The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” (91 min.) 1964 Catherine Deneuve is the fresh and beautiful 16-year-old Genevieve who falls in love with Guy, the local auto-mechanic. All dialogue sung in French with English subtitles. Jefferson Market Library. (212) 243-4334.

May 27, 6:15-9 p.m.: “Next Stop, Greenwich Village”(1976)The story of a young man who moves to Greenwich Village while he waits for his big break in becoming a Hollywood star. Starring Lenny Baker and Shirley Winters, who plays his overprotective mother. Popcorn and goodies provided. 232 East 11th Street. Free. Reservations required. RSVP to rsvp@gvshp.org or (212) 475-9585 ext. 35.

CITYWIDE EVENTS

May 14-May 23: Register for Turn 2 Baseball Clinics A baseball clinic sponsored by Derek Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation will take place July 8- July 11, where the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, throwing pitching and base running will be taught be experienced coaches. Free for boys and girls ages 8-13. Chelsea Park (West 27th Street between 9th & 10th Avenues) Manhattan.

May 15, 7-10 a.m.: National Bike to Work Day Meet up with Transportation Alternatives at the East River Bridges (Queensboro, Williamsburg, Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge) plus Madison Square Park, City Hall Park, and Greenwich Village. Stop by on your bike for some hot coffee, quality reading material and your extreme commuter bag! Free.

May 17, 8:30 a.m.: AIDS Walk New York Since 1986, AIDS Walk New York has grown into the largest AIDS fundraising event in the world. Register and walk to help stop the disease. Free. Central Park. To register, donate, volunteer or to sponsor a walker, go to www.aidswalk.net/newyork.

MUSIC

May 3, 3 p.m.: Park Avenue Chamber Symphony Gala A concert focused on the music of Antonin Dvorák featuring New York Philharmonic principal cellist Carter Brey in Dvorák’s Cello Concerto. The concert will also include the Symphony No. 7 and selections from “Slavonic Dances.” Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, Tickets $35-$40. For further information, go to www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu or call (212) 352-3101.

May 4, 8-10 p.m.: NYU New Music Ensemble Electronic and video works for large ensemble. Free. Frederick Loewe Theatre, 35 West 4th Street. For information, call (212) 998-5424.

May 7, 7 p.m.: The Brazilian Ensemble

Presented by New School Jazz, directed by Richard Boukas. Free. Seating first-come first-served. Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance Space, Arnhold Hall, 55 West 13th Street, 5th floor. For information, go to www.newschool.edu/eventlist.aspx.

May 10, 2 p.m.: Parker String Quartet

The New York Times calls the Parker Quartet “something extraordinary,” the Boston Globe hails its “fiercely committed performances,” and The Washington Post declares it “a quartet that deserves close attention.” Three months after winning the 2005 Concert Artists Guild Competition, the Quartet captured First Prize and the Mozart Prize at the Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition. Tickets $17.50. For information, go to www.newschool.edu/concerts/schneider.aspx?s=2.

GALLERIES

Through May 15: Macys is Not the Only Flower Show in Town! Gallery 225, 225 West 14th Street.

Through June 25th: Nathan Schoen’s “Sweet Tooth” Ivy Brown Gallery, 675 Hudson Street between 13th and 14th Street.

TOURS

May 3, 1:30-6 p.m.: Village House Tour 2009 Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation annual tour of historic Greenwich Village and East Village houses is highlighted by a visit to Edward Hopper’s former studio. A post-tour coctail reception follows. 6-8 p.m. $150 per ticket, tickets limited. For further information, go to www.gvshp.org/_gvshp/events/tour09.

ON THE WATERFRONT

May 24, 6-9 p.m.: Memorial Day Weekend Boatride The Hudson River Park Trust hosts a sunset harbor cruise from Hudson River Park’s Pier 40 at West Houston Street in Manhattan. Board one hour prior to scheduled departure time. $20 adult, $15 adult member, $10 child. $9 for a pre-ordered meal. For further information, contact info@fohrp.org or call (212) 757-0981 ext. 201.

May 17, 12-2 p.m.: Kiddie Cruise: A Hudson River Adventure Ages 2-8: Includes face painting, balloon sculpting, arts and crafts, magic and puppet shows, live music, raffles, food, and more. Adults $35; Children $25, under 1 free. Order tickets in advance by phone. Mention GoCityKids to receive $10 dollars off one adult ticket. For information, go to www.kiddiecruise.com or call (212) 987-9200, ext. 311.

HEALTH

May 4, 12-6 p.m.: AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour Free screenings for total cholesterol, blood pressure, bone density, glucose levels, and waist circumference/body mass index. AARP membertship not required. No health insurance or appointment necessary. The van will be parked in front of 20 Astor Place.

LECTURES

May 14, 6:30-8 p.m.: A Lecture on Urban Archaeology Professor Diana di Zerega Wall, co-author of “Unearthing Gotham: The Archaeology of New York City”, will explore some of the challenges faced by archaeologists excavating in and under modern cities. The Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Avenue. Free, reservations required. RSVP to rsvp@gvshp.org or (212) 475-9585 ext. 35.

May 11, 7 p.m.: 160th Anniversary of the Astor Place Riots Literary historian and WBAI radio personality Simon Loekle will examine the whys and wherefores of this historic riot, where the Astor Place Opera House was surrounded by a mob, and the cavalry was called in and fired upon the rioters. $15 per person. Merchant’s House Museum (29 East 4th Street). For further information, call (212) 777-1089.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

May 6, 11 a.m.: NYC Preservation Lobby DayJoin GVSHP and a coalition of preservation and community groups on the steps of City Hall for a press conference in support of maintaining and enhancing funding for the Landmarks Preservation Commission and the Preservation Platform.

May 27, 7 p.m.: 6th Precinct Community Council Meeting Our Lady of Pompeii Church basement, Bleecker and Carmine Streets.

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