We're not really Ball or Gala people, but each year we'll endure heels for the Moth's annual fête, because it's that enjoyable. The Moth Ball is tomorrow night, and here's your reminder that tickets are (somehow) still available (we have confirmed this)—just call this number: 646-205-2722. more ›

This Sunday (Sunday! Sunday!) the most important food-based competition of our time is coming to Brooklyn: the Pesto Competition. A group of chefs, restaurateurs and other food professionals working to stop fracking (hydraulic fracturing for natural gas) will host a Spring Fling and Pesto Competition at Ger-Nis Culinary and Herb Center (540 President Street, Suite 2E) from noon to 4 p.m. The only thing that could make this more exciting is if Kobayashi showed up to see how much of the savory spread he could devour in a short period of time (someone bring the Tums, just incase). more ›

NYC's favorite sex toy shop, Babeland, is hosting a Fifty Shades of Grey event (naturally!). The store's Pamela Doan tells us, "Every other customer at Babeland mentions this book... It’s been very stimulating for New Yorkers!" To help the women of New York recreate the role-playing fantasies played out in the series, they're going to toss them all in a room with their lovers, some booze, and some pointers. more ›

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The Moth is holding their annual gala on May 8th, and have just released some details. We look forward to this amazing event every year, and highly recommend buying tickets. more ›

For the first time in it's 25 year-long history, the Secret Policeman's Ball is coming across the pond from England to Radio City Music Hall this Sunday night. This will be the 11th edition of the event, which began in England in 1976, but is said to be inspired by George Harrison’s all-star rock music benefit, the Concert for Bangladesh, that took place five years earlier at Madison Square Garden. The event's proceeds will be given to Amnesty International, who are celebrating 50 years of supporting free speech. more ›

You've Got Mail just turned lucky 13 last year, which we celebrated by looking back at the still-functioning website and Meg Ryan's apartment in the movie. This year, however, there's an IRL celebration of the film, taking place at 7 p.m. tonight at Housing Works Bookstore (126 Crosby Street). We've Got Mail: An Interactive You've Got Mail Experience will revive Nora Ephron's rom com and bring fans of the flick a new type of viewing experience. We asked one of the organizers, Bobby Finger, for more details about the event, and he told us: more ›

Valentine's Day is so over—the real holiday worth celebrating this month is Phil Collins Day, which is TODAY (don't say we didn't warn you). Instead of seeing heart shaped balloons filling up the subway cars, there will be inflated Phil Collins heads bopping around... at least, that's the dream. We're not quite there yet, this is only the 6th annual celebration of the man, and so far Hallmark has refused to acknowledge the holiday with sappy cards. more ›

When Mother Nature doesn't deliver, New York will bring in winter on its own. This Thursday the I Love NY crew is bringing snow to Union Square, even though it will be a balmy 45 degrees. How much snow? "Tons," we're told. They say, "Residents of New York are invited to enjoy a winter wonderland," while they learn where to find the real white stuff elsewhere in the state. more ›

The struggling St. Mark's Bookshop is getting an assist from an infamous supporter of the underdog: Michael Moore! The rabble-rousing filmmaker, who spent his Monday night visiting with the Wall Street Occupiers, is planning to visit the bookstore tomorrow night for a signing. more ›

Hammer & Claws Blue Crab Feast allows you to enjoy unlimited crabs, sides, and beer, oh, and you'll probably have slimy hands. more ›

The Lightsaber Battle is coming back to Manhattan next month. Organizers Lori Kufner and Kevin Bracken, of Newmindspace (you know them from the pillow fights) are inviting one and all to get their Jedi on at "a dark park" downtown, on September 24th. They write: more ›

The New York Public Library's Stephen A. Schwarzman Building may be made of stone, but that doesn't mean it couldn't use a hug, right? Tomorrow the group Urban Librarians Unite is planning to do just that—they're holding a "hug the library" event! more ›

If pillow fights, Jedi duels, flash mobs, or not wearing pants on the subway are all not your thing, perhaps you'll find joy in the annual Bubble Battle, returning to the city June 18th. Or perhaps you'll be repulsed by the idea like one Gothamist staffer who audibly sighed upon hearing the news that strangers will gather en masse to blow magical, shiny little bubbles all over Times Square. Because, the horror, right? Here's the scoop, from organizers at Newmindspace: more ›

Today it was announced that the City Parks Foundation would announce a portion of its upcoming 26th SummerStage season through, of course, Twitter. This wil all begin on April 1st, at which point one performance will be announced each day for twenty days. By the end, the full season will be public, which will include over 300 artists at over 100 performances in all five boroughs. more ›

Back in 2007 we talked to Ronen Givony, who had just started up the Wordless Music Series. One month later, Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood was talking to us about participating in the series, and this year the series turns 5 years old. Their anniversary announcement landed in our inbox with some big names attached to it, namely Jeff Mangum of Neutral Milk Hotel, and Jonny Greenwood (back for an encore). The next season will begin in September, but there are also some shows left for the current season. Details below for all NYC shows can be found here, but here are the two big ones for the East Coast—tickets on sale this weekend. more ›

With the Pool Parties not happening this year (at least not as we knew them), what's a young creative from Brooklyn to do for some entertainment? Get thee to Governors Island! This summer marks the first, in what is hopefully an annual event dubbed the Governors Ball. The music festival will take place on June 18th and features Girl Talk, Pretty Lights, Empire of the Sun, Big Boi (of Outkast), Neon Indian, People Under The Stars, Mac Miller, Miami Horror, Passion Pit (DJ Set), Reptar, Outasight and more to be announced. The press release tells us it's going to be: "a massive mid-summer dance party of epic proportions." Surely, with an even more epic line for the ferry. more ›

If you haven't noticed, the Guggenheim has taken over YouTube today—and vice versa—as part of their YouTube Play event. Check out the preview here, but you can catch it live tonight from 8 to 9:30 p.m., as well as tomorrow (more details below). more ›

Angels & Accordions, the site-specific performance at Green-Wood Cemetery, will take a final bow on October 9th. The dance piece will be performed twice during Open House NY, but You Nabe reports that it'll be killed off after that, despite going six years strong now. The event involves dancers dressed in white interacting with tombs, trees and catacombs, with accordions that also serve a practical purpose; choreographer Martha Bowers says, “People do get lost, which is why we have the accordions to mark the route. It’s crazy to be in the middle of Brooklyn and have no idea which way is out.” more ›