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	1 Beer and History Punderdome 3000 Punderdome 3000 May 1, 2012 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Let the pun begin! The Punderdome is back for another humorous night of competition. Hosted by a self-proclaimed Rodney Dangerfield impersonator and his daughter and judged by celebrity judge Ophira…	2	3	4 Punderdome 3000 Punderdome 3000 Last Call At The Oasis Last Call At The Oasis May 4, 2012 Join the real Erin Brockovich in her on-screen struggle to make water safer. Locations vary for this May 4 screening, so check the event’s website for details. website: http://lastcallattheoasis.com/ New York Food Book Fair New York Food Book Fair May 4, 2012 8:45 am – May 6, 2012 6:30 pm The first annual Food Book Fair is a gathering of food writers, readers and eaters from all over the world. Participants include Gael Greene, Peter Kaminsky, Lauren Shockey, Alyssa Shelasky,…	5 New York Food Book Fair New York Food Book Fair New York Food Book Fair New York Food Book Fair New York Food Book Fair May 4, 2012 8:45 am – May 6, 2012 6:30 pm The first annual Food Book Fair is a gathering of food writers, readers and eaters from all over the world. Participants include Gael Greene, Peter Kaminsky, Lauren Shockey, Alyssa Shelasky,… The Fourth Annual Spring Handmade Cavalcade The Fourth Annual Spring Handmade Cavalcade May 5, 2012 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Find your favorite Etsy vendors offline at the Handmade Cavalcade! Shoppers will be able to peruse accessories, clothing and housewares from over 30 sellers. If you need any more incentive… Cinco De Mayo Greenpointers Launch Party Cinco De Mayo Greenpointers Launch Party May 5, 2012 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Celebrate the launch of the new Greenpointers blog, covering news and events for the Brooklyn neighborhood, at their Cinco De Mayo Launch Party. The party will feature Mexican beer, tacos,…	6 Cinco De Mayo Greenpointers Launch Party New York Food Book Fair New York Food Book Fair May 4, 2012 8:45 am – May 6, 2012 6:30 pm The first annual Food Book Fair is a gathering of food writers, readers and eaters from all over the world. Participants include Gael Greene, Peter Kaminsky, Lauren Shockey, Alyssa Shelasky,…
7 New York Food Book Fair Brooklyn Kindergarten Society Spring Cocktail Party Brooklyn Kindergarten Society Spring Cocktail Party May 7, 2012 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Proceeds from this Brooklyn cocktail party go toward book purchases for early childhood education centers. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door, and guests must bring a…	8	9 Brooklyn Kindergarten Society Spring Cocktail Party Brooklyn Uncorked Brooklyn Uncorked May 9, 2012 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Edible Brooklyn and Edible Manhattan host this 6th annual event, which includes food and wine tastings from across the city, and across the country. Featured vendors include Anthony Nappa Wines,…	10	11	12 Brooklyn Uncorked Brooklyn Food Conference Brooklyn Food Conference May 12, 2012 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Nearly 5,00o people are expected to gather this weekend for the Brooklyn Food Conference where farmers, activists and academics alike will be giving presentations regarding food issues. In addition to…	13
14 Brooklyn Food Conference Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare May 14, 2012 – May 20, 2012 This annual celebration of things Bronx includes music and dance, trolly tour, and Fair in the Square in Westchester Square. Visit the event’s site for more information on tour tickets…	15 Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare May 14, 2012 – May 20, 2012 This annual celebration of things Bronx includes music and dance, trolly tour, and Fair in the Square in Westchester Square. Visit the event’s site for more information on tour tickets…	16 Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare May 14, 2012 – May 20, 2012 This annual celebration of things Bronx includes music and dance, trolly tour, and Fair in the Square in Westchester Square. Visit the event’s site for more information on tour tickets… Nantucket Wine Festival Nantucket Wine Festival May 16, 2012 – May 20, 2012 Mingle with winemakers and connoisseurs with a weekend packed with tastings, luncheons, an auction, and so much more. Times, prices, and locations vary, so check the event’s website to plan your excursion. Website: http://www.nantucketwinefestival.com/ How… New York Photo Festival New York Photo Festival May 16, 2012 – May 20, 2012 This photography weekend celebration is open to the public for the first time, and features exhibits, programs, and events for photo-minded visitors. Website: http://nyph.at/ How to get there: Take the A or C… Vegetables at Dovetail, New Taste of the Upper West Side Vegetables at Dovetail, New Taste of the Upper West Side May 16, 2012 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Feast on an inspired five-course vegetarian dinner paired with wines by an all-star group of chefs, lead by John Fraser, Dovetail; Missy Robbins, Avoce; Ed Brown, Ed’s Chowder House; Harold…	17 Vegetables at Dovetail, New Taste of the Upper West Side Vegetables at Dovetail, New Taste of the Upper West Side Vegetables at Dovetail, New Taste of the Upper West Side Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare May 14, 2012 – May 20, 2012 This annual celebration of things Bronx includes music and dance, trolly tour, and Fair in the Square in Westchester Square. Visit the event’s site for more information on tour tickets… Nantucket Wine Festival Nantucket Wine Festival May 16, 2012 – May 20, 2012 Mingle with winemakers and connoisseurs with a weekend packed with tastings, luncheons, an auction, and so much more. Times, prices, and locations vary, so check the event’s website to plan your excursion. Website: http://www.nantucketwinefestival.com/ How… New York Photo Festival New York Photo Festival May 16, 2012 – May 20, 2012 This photography weekend celebration is open to the public for the first time, and features exhibits, programs, and events for photo-minded visitors. Website: http://nyph.at/ How to get there: Take the A or C…	18 New York Photo Festival New York Photo Festival New York Photo Festival New York Photo Festival Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare May 14, 2012 – May 20, 2012 This annual celebration of things Bronx includes music and dance, trolly tour, and Fair in the Square in Westchester Square. Visit the event’s site for more information on tour tickets… Nantucket Wine Festival Nantucket Wine Festival May 16, 2012 – May 20, 2012 Mingle with winemakers and connoisseurs with a weekend packed with tastings, luncheons, an auction, and so much more. Times, prices, and locations vary, so check the event’s website to plan your excursion. Website: http://www.nantucketwinefestival.com/ How… New York Photo Festival New York Photo Festival May 16, 2012 – May 20, 2012 This photography weekend celebration is open to the public for the first time, and features exhibits, programs, and events for photo-minded visitors. Website: http://nyph.at/ How to get there: Take the A or C… 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival May 18, 2012 12:00 pm – May 20, 2012 12:00 pm Come celebrate the local folk scene during this three day event. In addition to some great banjo plucking from bands like the Whiskey Spitters and the Calamity Janes, visitors can…	19 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare May 14, 2012 – May 20, 2012 This annual celebration of things Bronx includes music and dance, trolly tour, and Fair in the Square in Westchester Square. Visit the event’s site for more information on tour tickets… Nantucket Wine Festival Nantucket Wine Festival May 16, 2012 – May 20, 2012 Mingle with winemakers and connoisseurs with a weekend packed with tastings, luncheons, an auction, and so much more. Times, prices, and locations vary, so check the event’s website to plan your excursion. Website: http://www.nantucketwinefestival.com/ How… New York Photo Festival New York Photo Festival May 16, 2012 – May 20, 2012 This photography weekend celebration is open to the public for the first time, and features exhibits, programs, and events for photo-minded visitors. Website: http://nyph.at/ How to get there: Take the A or C… 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival May 18, 2012 12:00 pm – May 20, 2012 12:00 pm Come celebrate the local folk scene during this three day event. In addition to some great banjo plucking from bands like the Whiskey Spitters and the Calamity Janes, visitors can… 4th Annual Spring Brooklyn Bike Jumble 4th Annual Spring Brooklyn Bike Jumble May 19, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Hop on your bike and peddle on down to the 4th Annual Spring Brooklyn Bike Jumble in Park Slope. Here you will find bikes new and used along with other… Spring Crafts In Chelsea Spring Crafts In Chelsea May 19, 2012 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Clever crafters from Etsy New York and P.S. 11 will be selling their handmade work on May 19th. Swing by and shop at some of your favorite local Esty stores. … Spring Brooklyn Bike Jumble Spring Brooklyn Bike Jumble May 19, 2012 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm Join Brooklyn bike vendors and enthusiast for a day of cycling through Park Slope, and browsing the latest bikes and accessories. Check the event website for a list of participating… Brooklyn Lit Crawl Brooklyn Lit Crawl May 19, 2012 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Book-lovers and drinkers (and book-loving drinkers) rejoice! After four years bringing literary mayhem to the Lower East Side, this year Lit Crawl NYC crawls to the ultra-literary borough of Brooklyn…	20 Brooklyn Lit Crawl Brooklyn Lit Crawl Brooklyn Lit Crawl Brooklyn Lit Crawl Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare Bronx Week: Urban Farms and Cultural Fare May 14, 2012 – May 20, 2012 This annual celebration of things Bronx includes music and dance, trolly tour, and Fair in the Square in Westchester Square. Visit the event’s site for more information on tour tickets… Nantucket Wine Festival Nantucket Wine Festival May 16, 2012 – May 20, 2012 Mingle with winemakers and connoisseurs with a weekend packed with tastings, luncheons, an auction, and so much more. Times, prices, and locations vary, so check the event’s website to plan your excursion. Website: http://www.nantucketwinefestival.com/ How… New York Photo Festival New York Photo Festival May 16, 2012 – May 20, 2012 This photography weekend celebration is open to the public for the first time, and features exhibits, programs, and events for photo-minded visitors. Website: http://nyph.at/ How to get there: Take the A or C… 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival May 18, 2012 12:00 pm – May 20, 2012 12:00 pm Come celebrate the local folk scene during this three day event. In addition to some great banjo plucking from bands like the Whiskey Spitters and the Calamity Janes, visitors can…
21	22	23	24	25	26 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival 4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival 5 Boro PicNYC 5 Boro PicNYC May 26, 2012 11:30 am – May 27, 2012 4:30 pm Like beer, food and music? Go to the two day 5 Boro PicNYC (from 11:30-4:30 both days) on Governors Island for beer, slow food, fast food (and a Grilled Cheese… 8th Annual Bicycle Fetish Day 2012 8th Annual Bicycle Fetish Day 2012 May 26, 2012 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Bicycle fans unite at Havemeyer Street between Hope and Grand (Williamsburg) from noon to 6pm on Saturday, May 26th for a full day of bike-oriented amusement. Go to the afterparty… The BEEB-Brewskee-Ball National Championship The BEEB-Brewskee-Ball National Championship May 26, 2012 1:30 pm – May 27, 2012 11:00 pm Watch the top 16 US skee-ball teams compete for the title of national champion this Saturday and Sunday at the Knitting Factory. While you yourself cannot bowl (alas…) you can…	27 The BEEB-Brewskee-Ball National Championship The BEEB-Brewskee-Ball National Championship The BEEB-Brewskee-Ball National Championship 5 Boro PicNYC 5 Boro PicNYC May 26, 2012 11:30 am – May 27, 2012 4:30 pm Like beer, food and music? Go to the two day 5 Boro PicNYC (from 11:30-4:30 both days) on Governors Island for beer, slow food, fast food (and a Grilled Cheese… The BEEB-Brewskee-Ball National Championship The BEEB-Brewskee-Ball National Championship May 26, 2012 1:30 pm – May 27, 2012 11:00 pm Watch the top 16 US skee-ball teams compete for the title of national champion this Saturday and Sunday at the Knitting Factory. While you yourself cannot bowl (alas…) you can… NYC Zombie Crawl NYC Zombie Crawl May 27, 2012 3:30 pm – May 28, 2012 1:00 am If you’re not afraid to face the undead (or be the undead), join the 6th annual Zombie Crawl in Williamsburg for a bloody good time. Participate at your own risk.…
28 NYC Zombie Crawl NYC Zombie Crawl NYC Zombie Crawl May 27, 2012 3:30 pm – May 28, 2012 1:00 am If you’re not afraid to face the undead (or be the undead), join the 6th annual Zombie Crawl in Williamsburg for a bloody good time. Participate at your own risk.…	29	30	31 NYC Zombie Crawl NYC Zombie Crawl Mountain Jam Music Festival Mountain Jam Music Festival May 31, 2012 – June 3, 2012 The annual Mountain Jam festival returns to Hunter Mountain with headliners Steve Winwood, Michael Franti and Spearhead, The Roots, and more. On-site camping is available. Children under 10 are admitted… Beer and History Beer and History May 31, 2012 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Join Brooklyn’s finest (the Brewery and Historical Society, that is) for an evening of music from Los Tres Amigos, history, and booze. Website: http://www.brooklynhistory.org/ How to get there: Take the N or R…

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