Today's Times Magazine concludes its second annual "Capture the Times" student photo contest, and Gothamist was really impressed with the results this year. Not only is winner Jeff Chien-Hsing Liao's series of composite photographs of Queens and the 7 train stunning, but the runner-ups aren't bad either. Jessica Dimmock's exploration of a Manhattan shooting gallery reminded us of a combination between Nan Goldin's "Ballad of Sexual Dependency" and some of the stuff that boogie does. more ›

Artwork by Jim Jarmusch, Nan Goldin, Anton Van Dalen and others up for bid; screenings and performances in community gardens; Charlie Parker tribute jazz festival; hip hop arts; readings; live music; parties; theatre; burlesque; art shows; films; Rooftop Rants; Beat poetry; Latino music and dance; Hebrew trivia; performance art; semi-nude live models in Tompkins Square Park; a Vomitorium; Wigstock with Boy George and RuPaul; and, of course, all things Allen Ginsberg. more ›