NY1's weekly segment "Your Weekend Starts Now" shows entertaining picks for great things to do this weekend all around the city.
Small Wonders: The VR Experience at The Met Cloisters
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The Cloisters, the Metropolitan Museum of Arts' medieval art annex at Fort Tryon Park, is one the most magnificent places in the city, and this weekend you can get an up close look at a miniature masterpiece through a virtual reality headset. How small is it? Well, it's a gothic miniature bead that can fit inside the palm of your hand! Check it out Friday through Monday. Reservations suggested.
Duchess at the 55 Bar
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Also this weekend, check out New York City's vocal trio Duchess tonight and tomorrow night at 55 Bar in the West Village singing tunes in the spirit of the 20s and 30s.
Raymond Pettibon: A Pen of All Work at New Museum
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At the New Museum check out the new exhibit Raymond Pettibon: A Pen of All Work. See hundreds of drawings and videos of this artist who started out creating posters and album art for the California punk rock scene.
Neighborhood Library Award
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It’s award season, so why not nominate your favorite New York library? New Yorkers across the 5 boroughs can write in to nominate their favorite library branch for its exceptional service. The six winning libraries will be awarded $20,000 and a year of bragging rights. The deadline is March 13th, and of course you'll want to visit the library too.
BROADWAY BELTS A Benefit for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
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Monday night check out actor/comedian Julie Halston as she hosts BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! This seventh annual benefit features Broadway stars in an evening of music and comedy, and benefits the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. This year’s event takes place on Monday, February 27 at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) in New York City. Tickets are $300 for premium seating or $100 for general seating.
AFROPUNK Unapologetically Black
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Saturday night, The Apollo Theater Presents AFROPUNK Unapologetically Black: The African American Songbook Remixed A Celebration of Black Protest Music. Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 7:30pm. Check it out!