New York City events and entertainment (film, theater, art, Fleet Week, Brooklyn Bridge celebration, etc.) happening during Memorial Day Weekend.
CINEMA
- Annie Hall @ Film Forum | Through Tues 5/27
Woody, Diane, and the best romantic comedy of all time on a real screen. More info.
PHOTOGRAPHY
- Polaroids: Mapplethorpe | On view now at the Whitney
This special exhibition traces provocative photographer Robert Mapplethorpe’s use of instant photography from 1970-75. More info.
THEATER
- “The Sound and the Fury, April Seventh, 1928″ | Fri, Sat, Sun
Theater company Elevator Repair Service adapts the first part of William Faulkner’s masterpiece for the stage. More info.
FOOD
- Eat at Florent before it closes | All weekend
Before Florent closes on June 29, grab a table and experience the Kubler-Ross stages of grief. More info.
BROOKLYN BRIDGE
- Celebrate the Brooklyn Bridge’s 125th birthday | Thurs, Sat, Sun
Films, lectures, art, walking tours, and… mini golf? More info.
FLEET WEEK
- Here come the ships | Weds 5/21 - Weds 5/27
Nine ships will take part this year — USS Kearsarge, USS Leyte Gulf, USS Monterey, USS Nitze, USS The Sullivans, USCGC Ida Lewis, and from Canada, HMCS Toronto, HMCS St. Johns and HMCS Preserver. More info.
