NY1's weekly segment "Your Weekend Starts Now" shows entertaining picks for great things to do this weekend all around the city.
1599 Project at Irondale
www.irondale.org
First up, in Fort Greene, the Irondale Theater ensemble presents the 1599 Project. It's four Shakespeare plays in one, all in Irondale's incredible space. Tickets are $40.
Bianco at St. Ann's Warehouse
www.stannswarehouse.org
The immersive circus Bianco is under the big top under the Brooklyn Bridge. Tickets to this one-of-a-kind aerial show start at $35. Check out my full report next week.
The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
www.bindlestiff.org
For a more traditional circus experience, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is at the Connely Theater on East Fourth Street. Tickets are $25.
Frieze New York at Randall's Island
www.friezenewyork.com
Frieze Art Fair is back on Randall's Island. Not only is this an incredible art fair, there are tons of cool related events happening all over the city. Tickets start around $45.
1:54 Art Fair at Pioneer Works
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Friday through Sunday, check out the 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair at Pioneer Works in Red Hook Brooklyn. The title is a reference to the fifty-four countries that makeup the the African continent. Tickets start at 10 dollars
African Film Festival
www.africanfilmny.org
The African Film Festival is taking place through the end of the month at Lincoln Center, BAM and other locations. Check it out.
Panorama Europe Film Festival
www.movingimage.us
The Panorama Europe Film Festival runs Friday through May 22 at Museum of the Moving Image and Bohemian National Hall. It's an ecclectic look at contemporary European films.
The Woodsman at New World Stages
www.thewoodsmanplay.com
Off-Broadway, "The Woodsman" is about to mark its 100th performance. Through puppetry and music, find out how the tin man lost his heart. This return to Oz is at New World Stages. Tickets are $45.
Movies Under the Stars
www.nycgovparks.org
The city is doubling the number of free films its showing outdoor's this year to 300. "Movies Under the Stars" takes place in all five boroughs, including "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" tonight in Williamsburg.
The Frick Collection Free Public Night
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The Frick Collection is hosting a free public night, Friday, May 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Colin Gee and Angie Smalis: Chaplet of Roses and They Go Out in Joy
www.abronsartscenter.org/performances/colin-gee-angie-smalis.html
Abrons Arts Center’s Travelogues Series presents Colin Gee and Angie Smalis: Chaplet of Roses and They Go Out in Joy. It runs from May 6–8. Tickets are $20.
The Source Project at Symphony Space
www.symphonyspace.org
Check out The Source Project from May 1–8 at Symphony Space. This ongoing series celebrating Africa’s influence around the world. This installment looks at its influence on Cuban culture.