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    Gothamist Spring Guide: 20 Bright Things To Do In May

    by Scott Heins
    Published April 30, 2015
    Modified May 1, 2015
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    The spring sun is finally roaring overhead and New York City is in full bloom, so what are you doing hunched over a laptop? You won't get a tan from a glowing screen (even those swank retina ones), so dive into this guide to the city's best May events and start planning your unplugged itineraries.

    <br/><br/>The spring sun is finally roaring overhead and New York City is in full bloom, so what are you doing hunched over a laptop? You won't get a tan from a glowing screen (even those swank retina ones), so dive into this guide to the city's best May events and start planning your unplugged itineraries.

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    <br/><br/>The spring sun is finally roaring overhead and New York City is in full bloom, so what are you doing hunched over a laptop? You won't get a tan from a glowing screen (even those swank retina ones), so dive into this guide to the city's best May events and start planning your unplugged itineraries.
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    The spring sun is finally roaring overhead and New York City is in full bloom, so what are you doing hunched over a laptop? You won't get a tan from a glowing screen (even those swank retina ones), so dive into this guide to the city's best May events and start planning your unplugged itineraries.
    With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to make a decision on gay marriage, and transgender issues now national news, the work of South African artist, photographer, and activist Zanele Muholi is more essential than ever for American audiences. Muholi has, for well over a decade, made the black transgender and lesbian citizens of her home nation her subject, challenging the world to bear witness to the quotidian violence that these communities face. Her work sprawls out across forms and genres, incorporating photo portraits, film stories, and installations.The Brooklyn Museum will open a new exhibit of Muholi's work this month, and it all begins with a presentation and walking tour led by the artist herself. The entire exhibit runs until November, but Muholi's appearance is a one-night-only affair, so take a half-day at work and get to Eastern Parkway.Friday, May 1st, 2 p.m. // Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn // Free with museum admission
    Ditch your Warby Parkers for an evening and slide on some three-dimensional specs for BAM's 3D in the 21st Century film series. A kind of progress report on the resurgence of 3D films over the last 15 years, the run of screenings includes art cinema (Goodbye to Language), blockbusters (Avatar) and, well, Justin Bieber. BAM has kept the format loose and chosen to highlight technological progress over high-brow filmmaking, so if you've ever wanted to watch zombies get blown to bits in an art cinema house and really be there, this is your shot.Friday, May 1st - Sunday, May 17th; Times vary // BAM, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn // Showtimes and ticket information here
    May is Asian-Pacific Heritage Month and The Asia Society is starting it off with a party at their Upper East Side museum. Sip on their specialty Leotini, a lychee-infused martini, while dancing with the NYC Bhangra Dance Company & School, touring their "Buddhist Art of Myanmar" exhibit and vibing along to Vietnamese-American DJ George Pihlgren. There will even be food from the Korilla BBQ truck and an Asian dessert bar, so whether you're feeling mochi or kimchi, there's bound to be a little something for everyone. (Sandra Song)Friday, May 1st, 6 p.m. // Asia Society New York, 725 Park Avenue, Manhattan // Free
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