The 'Low Down: 5/29 - 6/11 ✨
Are you a fermentation freak?
Hey friends,
Wow, the Produce Party was incredible. Over 100 dishes, all rhubarb — sweet, savory, pickled, fermented, you name it. And speaking of seasonal and fleeting… tonight is Manhattanhenge which means that the sun lines up perfectly with the street grid at 8:13 pm, and 34th or 42nd Street facing west is your best bet.
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🛍️ FAD Market at the Seaport
Saturday, May 30 | Seaport Square (89 South Street) | Free
I went to the Cobble Hill FAD Market a few weeks ago and discovered so many incredible local makers like Misomaru (the prettiest instant miso soup I’ve ever seen) and Sable (“Vintage-inspired surrealist Americana” scarves).
“Join us in celebrating New York’s vibrant design scene with a lineup of cutting-edge designers and makers redefining home furnishings, tableware, apparel, jewelry, and more. As part of NYC’s official design festival, we’re bringing together over 60 talented creatives, offering a curated selection of must-see designs.”
🐢 Rooftop Film: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Saturday, May 30 | Coffey Park (Verona St. bet. Richard St. and Dwight St.) | Free
“Revisit, or discover, the original live-action, feature film adaptation of the cult comic book and the popular animated television show. Prolonged exposure to radiation has mutated four teenage sewer turtles—Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo, and Donatello—into talking, upright-walking, crime-fighting ninjas trained in the Ninjutsu arts by their rat sensei, Splinter. When a villainous rogue ninja, who is a former pupil of Splinter, arrives and spreads lawlessness throughout the city, it's up to the plucky turtles to stop him.”
🍵 The Brooklyn Ceramic Arts Tour
Now through Sunday, May 31 | Free
“BCAT is a 4-day celebration of all things clay! Local artists, studios, galleries, and businesses across Brooklyn open their doors to the public, offering exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, artist talks, ceramic sales, and more!”
🇯🇲🇹🇼 POP-UP: Jiaba Supper Club x Wavy Savory
Sunday, May 31 | N’Between (443 W 15th St) | A la carte prices (I think?)
“Celebrating Taiwanese and Jamaican cuisines, this one-night collaboration brings together craft, creativity, and seasonal produce to explore communities across borders. The pop-up reflects the commonalities between the two cultures and highlights the influence of the Hakka people on both cuisines — from the staples in Taiwan like the sweet version of the Chinese savory “lei cha” rice that is served during tea ceremonies in Hakka villages today, to Hakka Jamaicans’ contributions to reggae in the 1960s and 70s.”
💪 Free Barry’s Pop-Up Workout at the Seaport
Sunday, May 31 | Seaport Square | Free (RSVP)
“Barry’s is celebrating their new Wall Street location with a free outdoor workout. Expect a 45-minute, high-energy HIIT class combining strength and cardio intervals designed to challenge all fitness levels.”
⚽️ The P.U.L.L Up
Sunday, May 31 | The Ground (130 Madison St) | Free
“Catch us May 31st from 6–8PM at @thegroundnyc for The P.U.L.L. UP : NYC Edition 🗽⚽️ From LA to New York, we’re taking over with a sunset soccer series underneath the Manhattan Bridge at an official Nike Pitch! 🌇 Athletes, creatives, & community… & with the World Cup around the corner where else are you spending your Sunday night?”
📚 Read on the Lawn Day at Bryant Park
Monday, June 1 | Bryant Park | Free
“The Reading Room has officially opened, and to celebrate Bryant Park is hosting its first ever reading party on the lawn in partnership with Reading Rhythms. “Read on the Lawn Day” kicks off this year’s literary lineup of free weekly events that include lunchtime author panels, poetry readings, writing workshops, and quiet reading sessions. The open-air Reading Room also offers daily visitors a curated selection of free-to-read books, newspapers, and magazines. Bring a picnic blanket, a friend, and whatever you’re reading, then get comfy. We’ll open with reading sessions on the lawn set to ambient music, and weave in lively book discussions among the readers around you. It’s a celebration of everything the Reading Room stands for: a shared love of books, an open-air space in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, and an evening you’ll want to come back for. Pre-registration recommended.”
🀄️ Mahjong & Martinis at Sadie’s
Monday, June 1 | Sadie’s Restaurant (19 Fulton Street) | $45-80
“Learn to play American Mahjong or come play in a fun, social setting at the Seaport. Beginners can join a lesson, while more experienced players can drop in for open play and connect with other players. Come solo or with friends – it’s all about having a great night out, whether you’re learning or just playing.”
⛹ Recess at Tech Week - #NYTechWeek
Tuesday, June 2 | Union Square (201 Park Ave S) | Free
“Tech Week is here!! Which means a full week of non-stop panels, pitches, and hackathons, oh my! But amidst the marathon, you're gonna need to take a break and PLAY. Here’s a way to touch some grass between panels. On Tuesday during Tech Week, the Recess bell will ring in Union Square Park at 3PM, 4PM, and 5PM (Yes, literally. We have an actual bell). Show up for classic Recess games: 4-square, kickball, crafts, field day challenges, and whatever inspiration strikes! THE GAME PLAN: 1. Show up, touch grass, lose track of time, remember your favorite activities from childhood 2. We'll ring the Recess bell each hour so you know when time is up! 3. Connect with a new friend over a favorite childhood activity (who knows - could turn into a future investor or job or any of those other fun things we won't speak about at Recess) THE RULES: 1. We don't talk about tech/AI (we’re cosplaying the 90’s here, so AIM acronyms are the only tech talk that make sense) 2. We don't talk about what we do for work (no companies, no titles, no funding numbers. We're kids, remember!?) 3. Phones stay in pockets (no photos, no scrolling!)”
PS: They’re hosting another one on Wednesday, too!
🎬 Tribeca Film Festival
Wednesday, June 3 through Sunday, June 14
Indie premieres, weird documentaries, rooftop screenings, immersive art installations, talks, and niche internet-famous creators everywhere.
🥒 Grillos Pickle Pop-Up
Saturday, June 5 through Saturday, June 20 | 2 Rivington St | Free
For April Fool's Day, Grillo's Pickles collaborated with Liquid IV on a pickle flavor that was technically a gag but tasted so good it should be permanent. Still searching for another box… maybe they’ll have them here…
“Step into the Grillo’s Pickle Fridge! Enjoy free pickle rides, pickle food tours, collabs with local vendors, merch, pickles and pickled veggies. Plus grab a picklecard at the pop-up and ride through all 6 LES pickle stops to receive awesome prizes.”
🍞 biggest ever sourdough baker meetup!
Saturday, June 6 | Long Meadow, Prospect Park | Free
“what if we made the largest crowd of sourdough bakers (and lovers), ever? like, can we break the record for most ppl bringing a sourdough loaf? Calling ALL of NYC’s homebakers to come hang out, bring a loaf of your homemade (or favorite bakery) sourdough, compete for best bread (crowd favorite), and find fellow bakers ❤️ (Generally primarily bakers invited so that we have enough food for everyone, but FOTB (friends of the bakers) welcome too :)) Competition for the ‘best’ sourdough (you can submit your bread and we will taste test & vote) Sourdough starter swapping *BYOButter (we’ll have a table for ‘spreads’ specifically)”
🏎️ Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix De Monaco Race Viewing
Sunday, June 7 | car part time (904 Grand St) | Free
“Car Part Time presents an ongoing series of Formula 1 race viewings, with Monaco Grand Prix next. The space will be open for public cafe hours during the race, so space and seating is based on a first come first serve basis. Coffee by Field Study Coffee will be available for purchase. The space will be set for standing with some seating throughout.”
💘 Do You Still Like Me? A Comedy Dating Show
Sunday, June 7 | Littlefield (635 Sackett Street) | $19
“A live comedy dating show where comics perform for their blind dates before asking the big question: Do you still like me? Do you love standup comedy? Do you love judging strangers? Looking to meet new friends and lovers in the wild? If you answered yes to any of the above, we’ve got just the event for you! We’re back at Littlefield and celebrating Pride Month! Join us for a lineup of queer cuties for you to laugh with, and possibly link with after the show at our Meet Market! Interested in being a date on the show? Fill out the google form here (https://forms.gle/N6WVDvtA9kKcmUNg7) Selected and confirmed dates are always free!”
💻 On With Kara Swisher with Guest Marc Maron
Monday, June 8 | Spring Studios (6 St Johns Ln) | $34
“Live episode recording. Twice a week, award-winning journalist Kara Swisher gets to the heart of the story through no-holds-barred interviews with power players across business, tech, media, politics and beyond. Joining Kara on stage for a special live recording of On With Kara Swisher is acclaimed comedian, actor and podcaster, Marc Maron (also starring in Tribeca’s 2026 Film Selection, In Memoriam). Rarely do two such defining voices of the podcasting industry share the same stage, making this a truly unmissable moment for anyone who loves the art of the interview.”
💘 An Evening with Jared Freid — Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend
Monday, June 8 | 92Y (1395 Lexington Ave) | $45
“Despite ‘looking like a toxic frat bro’ (as Ronny Chieng puts it), comedian and beloved host of The J-Train and U Up? podcasts Jared Freid is actually one of the sharpest translators of dating chaos out there — what Logan Ury calls “one of the most insightful voices in modern dating.” And honestly? We need him. You’re not crazy— dating right now feels like a group project where nobody read the instructions. You know the type: he plans a candlelit weekend, then says he’s “just seeing what’s out there.” He watches your Instagram Story in three seconds flat … then replies to your text like he’s mailing it by carrier pigeon. Following up his Netflix smash 37 & Single and his Table for One tour, Freid has put all his advice together in a good old-fashioned dating advice book — Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend — and is stopping by our stage for the book launch. This is your night to laugh at the madness, decode the mixed signals, and maybe even feel optimistic again. Because if dating is a joke … at least this time, you’re in on it.”
🖼️ Museum Mile Festival
Tuesday, June 9 | Fifth Avenue | Free
“The annual Museum Mile Festival offers free admission to some of the world’s finest art collections during extended evening hours. The stretch of Fifth Avenue between 82nd and 110th Streets on Manhattan's Upper East Side is home to eight participating institutions—the Africa Center, El Museo del Barrio, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, the Jewish Museum, Neue Galerie New York and the Museum of the City of New York. Several neighboring organizations also participate. The festival kicks off at 6pm, rain or shine; check each museum's website for exhibits, public programming and more details.”
🍽️ Supper Club by Dacha 46
Tuesday, June 9 | Pioneer Works (159 Pioneer Street) | $143
“Join the Pioneer Works Supper Club for a Ukrainian feast. Pioneer Works Supper Club is a series of unique dining experiences that builds community around food and celebrates local chefs as culinary artists. For this garden party edition of Supper Club, we’ll be celebrating Ukrainian art and cuisine, with food by Dacha46 alongside Molly Gochman’s installation.”
👗 Fashion Neurosis Live with Guest Laurie Anderson
Tuesday, June 9 | SVA Theater (333 West 23rd St) | $40
“Live Episode. Join Bella Freud and special guest, legendary multimedia artist Laurie Anderson, for the first-ever New York live recording of the Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud podcast. The show sees renowned fashion designer Bella Freud invite a special guest to ‘lie on the couch’ and explore the connection between fashion and identity. Bella’s conversations begin with questions about style and what we reveal through the clothes we wear, interviewing culturally significant guests in the worlds of fashion, cinema, sport, art, music and literature. Fashion Neurosis offers a uniquely thoughtful conversation that goes far beyond what we wear - exploring the unspoken language of clothes and the ways in which we use them as an alternative means to communicate in the world.”
💰 BIGtalk: Behind Closed Wallets
Wednesday, June 10 | 158 W 23rd St | $35
“BIGtalk is a gathering for those who are tired of the surface—ready to slow down, take off the mask, and meet each other beneath it—where real depth and connection begin. Join us for our next circle as we explore: Behind Closed Wallets. Together, we’ll explore the topic of money—the beliefs we inherited, the emotions and habits we carry today, and the quiet ways money shapes our relationships, identities, choices, and sense of security. Through honest and vulnerable conversation, we’ll unpack the money conversations we do and don’t have around a topic that touches every part of our lives, yet is so rarely spoken about openly. Drinks and light bites will be provided.”
😳 Mortified: Live
Wednesday, June 10 | Littlefield (635 Sackett Street) | $15
“Witness adults sharing their most embarrassing childhood artifacts with others, in order to reveal stories about their lives. Mortified celebrates stories revealed through the strange and extraordinary things we created as kids. Witness adults sharing their most embarrassing childhood artifacts (journals, letters, poems, lyrics, plays, home movies, art) with others, in order to reveal stories about their lives. Hear grown men and women confront their past with tales of their first kiss, first puff, worst prom, fights with mom, life at bible camp, worst hand job, best mall job, and reasons they deserved to marry Jon Bon Jovi.”
💰 Death Sex & Money Live with Peter Dinklage & Erica Schmidt
Wednesday, June 10 | SVA Theater (333 West 23rd St) | $30
“Live Episode Recording. Anna Sale is back for a brand new live-from-Tribeca episode of Slate’s beloved podcast, Death, Sex & Money. Known for her thoughtful and empathetic interviewing style, Anna will sit down with award-winning actor Peter Dinklage ("Game of Thrones," "Roofman"), and his wife, writer/director Erica Schmidt ("Cyrano"), for a nuanced and lively conversation on the overlap of love and art.”
🎤 The Moth Mainstage
Thursday, June 11 | Green-Wood Cemetery (500 25th Street) | $65
“Join The Moth for storytelling al fresco at Brooklyn’s legendary Green-Wood Cemetery with the theme, What Lies Beneath. Hear stories of hidden beauty, mystery, and secrets long buried. From a revelatory chance meeting among the headstones, to a life spent in the art of undertaking. False identities, wild escapes, and eureka moments of raw truth. From the grave to the stage, join us for tales from the underside — there’s no telling what will be unearthed… Please note that this is an outdoor venue. In the event of inclement weather, the Mainstage will be rescheduled for the following evening, Friday, June 12th.”
Who’s down?!
xx Anna