Such a grab bag of events we have this week for you! From cats to movies to drinks to a couple of fund-raisers to support our compatriots in Puerto Rico and our neighbors in Mexico, this week really has it all.
Fri 29: Best Friends in New York Cat and Kitten Adoption Event
307 W Broadway, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Free ($20 to adopt)
So your landlady has finally relented on you having a pet. YEEEESS!!! Stop on by and meet the sweet, adoptable cats and kittens who are waiting to be yours for the low, almost-free price of $20.
Fri 29: Irish Screen America Opening Night Reception and Film “Secret Scripture”
NYU’s Cantor Film Center, 36 East 8th Street, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM, $20
Join fellow lovers of cinema in this celebration of the Irish screen, as playwright, author and director Jim Sheridan joins the reception for the premier of “Secret Scripture.”
Sat 30: Exploring Roosevelt Island, From Abandoned Laboratories to Landmarked Ruins
Roosevelt Island Tramway (In Front of Plaza Statue) E 59th St, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, $35
As someone who lives near the bridge to Roosevelt Island and visits regularly, it’s surprising to me when I hear that so many people have never been. Folks, it’s a flipping AMAZING PLACE! Parks! Vistas! Guided tours! Learn all about this mysterious island and become someone like me, who makes a “whaaaaaa” face when you hear that so-and-so has never even taken the TRAM!
Sat 30: AbrazARTE: a Benefit for Puerto Rico
Teatro LATEA, 107 Suffolk St, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM, $20
This is truly a night to celebrate Puerto Rico even as it raises money to support its recovery effort. Dozens of visual artists, musicians, and performing artists come together to present their love for the island. Drinks are also free from 5:00 – 6:00, so get there early and give what you can.
Sun 1: Dockappella 2017
Robert F Wagner Junior Park, 40 Battery Pl, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Free
Grab a picnic lunch, a blanket, and your love for sweet harmonies as you enjoy a lovely afternoon listening to acappella groups.
Sun 1: Greenpointers Festival of Lights Fall Market
Greenpoint Loft, 67 West St, Brooklyn, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM, free
It’s not just a market, though it is a fabulous market featuring dozens of local artists. There’s also pay-what-you-will yoga, a station where you can make avatars of yourselves, and beautiful floral light installations to admire.
Mon 2: Free Rooftop Movie Monday: Bladerunner
Our Wicked Lady, 153 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Free
Blade Runner is one of my all-time favorite movies, and Our Wicked Lady is one of my all-time favorite bars. What better combination could you ask for?
Weds 4: The TACO MILE a fundraiser for México
Red Hook Recreation Area, Bay Street, Brooklyn, 6:30 – 7:30 PM, $32.64
Gorgeous Mexico City remains covered in rubble after its 7.1 magnitude earthquake, and this is a chance to help out while eating yummy tacos, running, and hopefully not throwing up. All profits go to support the cleanup effort.
