Welcome to Bad Apple, The New School Free Press’ weekly post that delivers the low-down on the most time-worthy and the best bad events of the upcoming week.
SWEET TOOTH.
Pop-Tarts Cafe
Open now until Sunday March 12
Treat yourself and let your sweet tooth take control by braving the horrid Times Square to get one of these unique, insta-worthy treats. The menu takes the kind of food you might enjoy during a night out such as nachos, burritos, fries, pizza and replaces the ingredients with Pop-Tarts. Offering a lengthy menu of about two dozen no-toaster-necessary treats, this popup shop (no pun intended) has been extended until this Sunday!
Kellogg’s NYC, 600 Broadway, between 48th & 49th
GO SEE.
Tattooed New York
On exhibit now – April 30
New York has played a central role in the development of modern tattooing, this diverse history is explained and explored Tattooed New York, an exciting exhibition where history and pop culture are combined to tell the complex story of a fascinating art form in America’s cultural melting pot. This exhibition is home to 250+ unique elements, including images, objects, and drawing. Take some time out of your business schedule to explore this amazingly curated show, maybe you’ll even get some inspiration for your next ink!
New York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street)
GO SEE.MORE.
Martin Scorsese Retrospective
On exhibit now – April 23
Martin Scorsese is an iconic American film director with a wide ranging body of work. As a native New Yorker the movies he makes capture the real-life intensity and energy of his home. Martin Scorsese, is the first major exhibition about the director’s intertwined career and life. It explores Scorsese’s half-century of filmmaking within the context of his personal history. Using Scorsese’s own collection, the exhibition includes production material from his key films, objects from his childhood, and behind-the-scenes images.
Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, Queens
TAKE ACTION.
Drink, Draw n’ Take Action
Tuesday March 7 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Want to design a handmade postcard that you can then use to alert your state representative of the importance of the Affordable Care Act? Here’s your chance and the best place to do it! Drink, Draw n’ Take Action is going to be an awesome event hosted by Housing Works Bookstore Cafe, Huffington Post Arts & Culture and Repro Rights Zine. These great sponsors are teaming up and calling you to action for this night of drinking, drawing and creating postcards.
Blank postcards will be provided for participants to design and personalize. Markers, crayons, pens and pencils will be available for your pleasure. There will be three rounds of drawing based on three policies currently being debated in congress. Drinks and snacks will be available to purchase throughout the night. All proceeds from the food and drinks will go to Housing Work’s mission to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS. Admission to this event is free!
Housing Works Bookstore Cafe, 126 Crosby St
CLIMB.
Indoor Rock Climbing at Brooklyn Boulders
Saturday March 11 at 7:00 PM
For an easy $10 have a blast spending your Saturday night indoor rock climbing with the recreation department. Your $10 covers the whole deal, admission, dear, and assistance. You only need to bring yourself and some comfy clothes to climb in! There’s no experience necessary so why not try something new! Registration for this event ends on Friday 3/10.
Brooklyn Boulders, 575 Degraw Ave, Brooklyn
CHOW.
Wingfest!: Manhattan
Sunday March 12 from11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Put on your favorite elastic waistband pants and get ready to chow down on some of the most delicious wings from across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey & Bronx Brewery will be on site to provide boilermakers to wash all the wings down. Your ticket will provide you with a tasting from each participatings restaurant, two boilermakers, and access to giveaway and live music. There are three different sessions in which to stuff your face, session times, tickets and other event information can be found here.
Hill Country Barbecue Market, 30 West 26th Street
ROLLING STONES.
Exhibitionism
On exhibit now – Sunday, March 12
Exhibitionism tells the story of one of the most influential rock ‘n’ roll band in the world, allowing its visitors to experience the band’s incredible journey through an immersive exhibition. If you’re a fan of The Rolling Stones, this exhibition should be on your to-do before it closes this Sunday. This exhibit features over 500 pieces of memorabilia, 190 pieces of original art, and a replica of the band’s first flat in London’s Chelsea neighborhood. Tickets are a little expensive, but if you’re a fan, it’ll be well worth it.
Industria, 775 Washington St, Manhattan
Illo: Alex Gilbeaux
Julia is the current Senior Photo Editor for the Free Press. She is in her senior year at Parsons, majoring in Photography and minoring in Art History. Julia is originally from Boston and is patiently awaiting her return there after college. She is a wiener dog and pizza enthusiast and finds herself most at home when she is near the ocean.
