Lululemon’s Function Fitness Fashion Show
Saturday, April 9th, doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.
Get in touch with your inner spirit and the energy of the…oh, who am I kidding? Learn how to make you butt look better at Triomph fitness in Brooklyn this weekend as hot bods sashay down the runway to music.
Triomph Fitness, 540 President St. Suite 1F (between 3rd and 4th Ave), Brooklyn
More info here.
South Street Oyster Saloon: A Fundraiser for New Amsterdam Market
Saturday, April 9, 5-10pm UPDATE: IT IS NOW SOLD OUT
Kick off New Amsterdam Market’s 2011 season with an oyster bash!
Revel with fellow Market supporters as the forecourt of the historic Fulton Fish Market is transformed into a bustling night market and a revival of the Oyster Saloons once found in all of New York’s public markets. Enjoy fresh-shucked regional oysters and oyster-centric menu items from special guest vendors including: The John Dory Oyster Bar, green brown orange, Bobo Restaurant , Kuma Inn, Great Performances, Luke’s Lobster, and Neuman’s Caterers; plus Saxelby Cheesemongers and the Cellars at Jasper Hill, rick’s picks, Sullivan Street Bakery… you get the point.
Both non- and alcoholic drinks abound, with beers from Beer Table and coffee from Blue Bottle Coffee, among others.
South Street between Fulton Street and Beekman Street, Manhattan
Buy tickets in advance for $50 here, or pay $65 at the door.
Nose to Tail Lamb Butchery: Demo, Tasting, and Auction
Sunday, April 10, 2-5pm
See Master Butcher Rudi Weid break down the carcass of a locally, humanely, and sustainably raised lamb into primals, sub-primals, and, ultimately, into roasts, chops, and miscellaneous cuts (stew meat, organ meat ). And feast on lamb prepared for you by Chef Andres Valbuena and Sous Chef Rachael Mamane.
As Master Butcher Rudi wields his knives from head to hind quarter, he will discuss each section, muscle, and cut. And, as he works on one lamb, you will enjoy another, roasted, seared, and grilled by Chef Andres, accompanied by New York State wines. When Rudi is done, you will be able to bid on cuts to take home. (Cash and checks will be accepted.)
This special event will benefit the Slow Food NYC Urban Harvest Programs of good food education for NYC kids.
Institute of Culinary Education, 50 W. 23rd St (between 5th & 6th Ave.), Manhattan
Slow Food Members: $65 / Non-members: $75, buy tickets here.
More info here.
Watch “GASLAND” Documentary
Sunday April 10, 2011, 2-5pm
Tuesday April 12, 2011, 6:30-9:30pm
You might have heard of Gasland when it was nominated for an Academy award. It explores the issues surrounding hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”), which is threatening to poison the groundwater in upstate New York. You know, where we NYCers get our water from?
Following the film, a discussion will be led by a speaker from United for Action.
Green Residence 200 East 5th Street (corner of 3rd Ave), Manhattan
Free Admission
More info here.
Thinking Local With Liddabit Sweets
Monday, April 11th, 7-10pm
I’ve mentioned Liddabit Sweets many, many, many times. Well, if you want, you can go meet them in person. Though, come to think of it, you can do that at any Amsterdam or Brooklyn Flea. What makes this different is that it’s at a winery. Wine and chocolate? Yes please!
Brooklyn Winery, 213 North 8th Street, Brooklyn
