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    Gothamist Spring Guide: 20 Fun Things To Do In May

    by Nell Casey
    Published April 30, 2014
    Modified May 1, 2014
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    Flowers are blooming, people are sneezing and we're so close to summer we can almost feel it. They say activities make the time go faster, so here are some suggestions to pass the time until it's a 24/7 jorts party.

    <br/><br/>Flowers are blooming, people are sneezing and we're so close to summer we can almost <em>feel</em> it. They say activities make the time go faster, so here are some suggestions to pass the time until it's a 24/7 jorts party.

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    <br/><br/>Flowers are blooming, people are sneezing and we're so close to summer we can almost <em>feel</em> it. They say activities make the time go faster, so here are some suggestions to pass the time until it's a 24/7 jorts party.
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    Flowers are blooming, people are sneezing and we're so close to summer we can almost feel it. They say activities make the time go faster, so here are some suggestions to pass the time until it's a 24/7 jorts party.
    This year marks the 50th anniversary of Warhol's Factory, and although thinking about NYC's most recognizable artistic institution may make you pine for a time before Frozen Yogurt Shops, the Dillon Gallery is offering you a glimpse of the more artist-friendly metropolis of yore. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday until May 24, the gallery will recreate the Chelsea studio of seminal 78-year-old artist Ultra Violet. If her name doesn't immediately ring a bell, just know that this French heiress was not only a one-time Warhol Superstar, but also Salvador Dali's muse. The exhibit will feature everything from paintings to film to neon works and even photos of her with famous friends. Two notable works include her recent Self-Portraits (2004) as well as her early film Last Supper.Open now through May 24th // Dillon Gallery // Free
    If you enjoy being fucked gently with a chainsaw, then get ready for everybody's favorite subversive '80s black comedy Heathers, now playing at Off-Broadway theater New World Stages. This rendition of the 1988 cult classic, which originally featured Christian Slater in a cool trench coat and a murderous Winona Ryder in their quest for revenge at the highest echelon of teenage social cliques, strives to maintain the feel of the original while also taking many artistic liberties of its own. While many of the movie's classic catchphrases have been retained (i.e.: "how very"), Bat Boy the Musical's composer Laurence O'Keefe infuses the production with new life thanks to musical numbers such as "My Dead Gay Son". Co-creator Kevin Murphy was also responsible for the musical rendition of Reefer Madness. (Douglas Capraro)Open now through September 7th // New World Stages // Tickets $50 - $75
    Lauded newscaster Robin Roberts has had a long history in broadcasting, from her beginnings on ESPN in 1990 on Sportscenter to her now starring role on Good Morning America. Roberts sits down with GMA co-anchor George Stephanopoulos this month to chat about the indelible mark she's left on broadcasting for the release of her new memoir Everybody's Got Something. The conversation will also touch on her recent health issues—including both breast cancer and a bone marrow disease—which caused her to temporarily leave her post behind the GMA desk. Thursday, May 1st at 7:30 p.m. // 92nd Street Y // Tickets from $29
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