Blackalicious at Celebrate Brooklyn! Known for “tongue-twisting” complex rhymes and “classic” beats, hip-hop duo Blackalicious brings its West Coast stylings to Prospect Park Thursday night, taking the stage at Celebrate Brooklyn! Rapper Gift of Gab and DJ/producer Chief Xcel — who have made a name for themselves with positive, uplifting lyrics — return to Brooklyn after a 2003 performance in front... » more

?uestlove book talk In his new memoir, Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson intertwines his own story — from growing up in West Philly as the son of a 1950s doo-wop singer to co-creating the storied hip-hop group The Roots in high school — with that of the rest of the music world. In “Mo’ Meta Blues,” ?uestlove shares his thoughts on the state of hip-hop and music in general, and details his run-ins with... » more

‘The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss’

Oh the places you’ll go to eat some green eggs and ham.

Meeting cats in hats and guys named Sam.

Tonight you should head down to POP in the city To see private works that are secret but pretty.

See how we did that? Pretty clever right? Now you should venture out to POPmidtown to check out “The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss” exhibit, on view Thursday... » more

‘Meet the Filmmakers’ Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Could this really be the end? You can ask Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg yourself Monday as the writers/first-time directors — famous for their collaboration on such hit films as “Superbad” and “Pineapple Express” — talk about their latest film, “This Is The End,” a comedy about six friends (Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, etc.) trapped in a... » more

FREE films in Tompkins Square Park — ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Lay out under the stars and watch Shakespeare’s famous star-crossed lovers on the big screen in Baz Luhrmann’s modernized take on the theatrical classic. Free Films in Tompkins kicks off its weekly summer film series Thursday night with “Romeo + Juliet,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. New Orleans-based folksy street performing... » more

Exhibit You Can Touch My Hair interactive public art exhibit This week, women of color with various textures and types of hair will take part in a two-day interactive public art exhibit where they will stand in the middle of Union Square with signs saying, “You can touch my hair.” The exhibit is an extension of an article that explored the fascination with black hair, “Can I Touch Your Hair?,” written... » more

DayLife Festival & Katz’s Pastrami-Eating Contest Mmm, pastrami. Come out Sunday to help celebrate 125 years of New York staple Katz’s Delicatessen in its home hood of the Lower East Side with a pastrami-eating contest, put on by Major League Eating. And if you’re not into stuffing your face, there will be plenty of other activities in the Orchard Street DayLife festival, including pushcarts... » more

Anton Chekhov’s ‘The Seagull’ If you’re itching for some theater this week, check out FREE performances of Chekhov’s “The Seagull,” presented by the New York Classical Theatre. The troupe brings its acting chops to Central Park again this week through June 23, then the show moves to make its Brooklyn debut at Prospect Park. But don’t expect the usual sit-down theater performances from this company,... » more

Chelsea Market’s ‘Funny Food Art Exhibit’ Healthy foods and kids don’t necessarily mix well, but Bill Wurtzel and his wife, Claire, are on a mission to change that. Check out the Wurtzels’ funny food creations that are sure to inspire some healthy eating in you and your kids. Photos of Bill’s work are on display through the end of the month at the Chelsea Market Concourse. (Closes May 31, Mon.-Sat.,... » more

Jim Gaffigan Funny man Jim Gaffigan takes on fatherhood in his new book, “Dad Is Fat,” in which he discusses taking on life with five kids — both the joys and the horrors, as he describes it. The actor and comedian, probably best known for his riffs on Hot Pockets, will be at Barnes & Noble Tribeca Thursday to sign copies of the book. (Thursday night, 6 p.m., FREE, B&N Tribeca, 97 Warren... » more