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

Free Cone Day at Haagen-Dazs There’s not much that can beat FREE ice cream in hot weather, so celebrate the warmth with a nice cool scoop of your fave flave, courtesy of Haagen-Dazs. The ice cream brand is offering up FREE cones Tuesday evening as part of Free Cone Day at 25 New York locations throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens. Visit the shop finder on the Haagen-Dazs Facebook... » more

Betsey and Lulu Johnson meet and greet Cartwheel on over to the NBC Experience Store in Rockefeller Center tomorrow to meet fashion maven Betsey Johnson and daughter Lulu, who will be meeting and greeting fans to promote the new docu-series on the Style network, “XOX, Betsey Johnson,” which provides a glimpse into the eclectic life and style of the New York-based designer. On second thought, you... » more

Burt Bacharach book signing What the world needs now is the smooth stylings of Burt Bacharach. Lucky for us, the Oscar- and Grammy-wining composer will be offering up some tunes and conversation to celebrate the launch of his memoir, “Anyone Who Had a Heart: My Life and Music,” at Barnes & Noble Upper East Side Monday night. Seating is first-come, first-served, with priority spots for those... » more

Author Event

Sherri Shepherd Comedian, actress and co-host of “The View” Sherri Shepherd stops by Barnes & Noble Tribeca Thursday night to dish on “Plan D: How to Lose Weight and Beat Diabetes (Even If You Don’t Have It).” In “Plan D,” Shepherd details her battle with Type 2 diabetes and her weight, and provides readers with tips. (Thursday night, 6 p.m, FREE, Barnes & Noble Tribeca,... » more

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Gabrielle Douglas In “Raising the Bar,” Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas provides an inside look into her day-to-day world, from being a normal teenage girl and hanging out with friends and family, to walking the red carpet and training for the Olympics. Douglas will be discussing the book at Barnes & Noble at the Citigroup Center on Wednesday afternoon. (Wednesday,... » more

Festival

Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair The Tribeca Film Festival finishes up this weekend with events for the whole family. Grab the brood and head to the Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair and the Tribeca Food Feast, where you can watch chefs create unique dishes. Also, you can catch a sneak peek of upcoming summer comedy “The Smurfs 2,” and a FREE screening of “The Smurfs” — tickets... » more

Mario Batali book signing Famed New York Italian “Iron” chef Mario Batali will sign copies of his book, “Molto Batali,” at the Crocs SoHo store this Friday. Stop by the store Friday evening to meet the Crocs-wearing, ponytail-wielding founder of Eataly and score a sneak peek of a recipe card from the book. (Friday, 4-6 p.m., FREE, Crocs SoHo store, 143 Spring St., 212-219-4046, mariobatali.com)

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Tribeca Film Festival Outdoor Drive-In Series The Tribeca Film Festival kicked off Wednesday and your chance to catch a flick for FREE starts Thursday night with the festival’s Outdoor Drive-In Series. Head down to Brookfield Place at the World Financial Center this weekend for evenings filled with games and activities inspired by the films being screened, including movie trivia contests, costume... » more