Visit the city’s neighborhoods to find out what the future holds for NYC.

NoHo/East Village

Cooper Union “Show Up” Annual Student Exhibition
Commonly known as the “End of Year Show,” this annual exhibition transforms the classrooms and studios of The Cooper Union into galleries showcasing work from the Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture, the School of Art, and the Albert Nerken School of Engineering.
Opening reception:Tuesday, May 28, 5-9PM
Exhibition hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12-7PM
The Foundation Building (East Seventh Street at Third Avenue) and 41 Cooper Square.
$Free

Midtown West

Dan Savage at Word for Word in Bryant Park
Meet Dan Savage, sex advice columnist and bestselling author of the book that inspired the Emmy-award winning campaign “It Gets Better.”
Thursday, May 30, 12:30-1:45PM
Bryant Park, 1 West 40th Street
$Free

Chelsea

Big City Moms: The Biggest Baby Shower
The Biggest Baby Shower is a great opportunity for expectant and new parents: Learn about baby gear and accessories, sample products, play games, shop and attend educational seminars while enjoying tasty treats and mocktails. If nothing else, have a stare at Alec Baldwin’s new babe, Hilaria Thomas Baldwin, who is among the event’s many expert panelists.
Thursday, May 30, 6:30-9:30 PM
The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street
$125 and up, see site for tickets and event schedule

Upper West Side

American Museum of Natural History Sleepover Nights
Remember how much fun it was to spend the night in your favorite science museum, uncovering mysteries and picnicking with your friends by flashlight? 6-13 year-olds get a few chances each month to stalk dinosaurs in the dark at AMNH during their popular sleepover nights.
Friday, May 31, 6PM - 9AM
American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street
$145 (slightly less for members and groups); families welcome; see site for registration details

Upper East Side

Red Bull Music Academy and Met Museum Presents Kunst Als Klang Pt. 2
Long-time collaborators Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto, a.k.a. Carsten Nicolai bring their acclaimed A/V show, “s”, to New York. Carsten Nicolai is internationally renowned for his installations and performances. Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe-winner Ryuichi Sakamoto is one of the most influential music makers of our time.
Wednesday, May 29, 7PM
Met Museum, Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
Tickets: $20

West Village/SoHo

Bon Appétit Downtown NYC Grub Crawl
Bon Appétit Grub Crawl returns to sample the most mouthwatering cuisine at some of the most relevant restaurants on the Manhattan side of the East River. There are both day and night versions to fit your own personal feeding times.
Saturday, June 1, 12PM (day) and/or 6PM (night)
See site for participating eateries and meeting spots.
Tickets: $145

Housing Works Bookstore Open Air Street Fair
This festive all-day shopping bazaar takes place on the quaint cobblestones of Crosby Street, where thousands of donated books, records and CDs will be sold for $1 each and summery clothing, shoes and accessories will be available from Housing Works SoHo Thrift Shop. Plus: snacks from the cafe and local food purveyors like Coolhaus, Mexicue, Luke's Lobster and Cemitas and live music.
Sunday, June 2, 10AM-4PM
126 Crosby Street

Lower East Side

The Lowline Benefit Concert
Help grow one of the city’s most innovative, futuristic new parks, dubbed the Lowline. This architect-designed subterranean space under Delancey Street in an abandoned trolley terminal will have 20-foot ceilings and would allow grass and trees to grow underground. The fundraising event, to be held at the intimate Box, will feature members of top indie bands like Au Revoir Simone.
Thursday, May 30, 7PM
The Box, 189 Chrystie Street
Tickets: $150-200

Street Festival: Daylife LES
This free three-block special event covers Orchard Street in astroturf and pushcarts and includes the best in LES food and fashion vendors. This year’s DayLife event will include the epic Katz’s Deli 125th anniversary pastrami-eating contest. Other events include free yoga classes at the top of each hour, DJ lessons from Scratch DJ Academy, badminton, urban croquet, face-painting, a stage full of top-tier talent, giveaways and more.
Sunday, June 2, 12-5PM
Orchard Street between Delancey and East Houston
$Free