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Another week has passed, and according to the calendar—not the weather—it is now officially Spring. You made it, champ! Now pat yourself on the back, put on some fleece, and go outside because even if temperatures remain freezing, SPRING HAS ARRIVED, DAMMIT. Here are a few tempting treats to get you out of the house, and since you're saving cash so you can live like Humaid Abdalla Albuqaish, all of these things are free. You're welcome.
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Hot Rabbit
When: Friday, March 21
Location: The Monster
Website: timeout.com
Time: 10 p.m.
Go dancing! Hot Rabbit is a weekly LGBTQ party, BUT, even if you only swing in the heterosexual hemisphere of dating, the party is most typically inhabited with a cute crowd. Go with your friend and try to maneuver a sandwiching formation in between some of the cuteness or bring that special someone and show off your pelvic thrusts. Admission is free if you like their Facebook page and get the password.
Folk Couture: Fashion and Folk Art
When: Sunday, March 23
Location: American Folk Art Museum
Website: timeout.com
Time: 12 p.m.
Thirteen contemporary designers were asked to select an artifact from the museum and use it to frame the aesthetic of an entire look. They ended up making some absurdly eclectic pieces, some of which are, quite frankly, pretty badass.
Frank Lloyd Wright and the City
When: Friday, March 21
Location: MoMA
Website: moma.org
Time: 4 p.m.
Frank Lloyd Wright and the City: Density vs. Dispersal is a celebration of the MoMA's recent acquiring of Wright's extensive archive. The exhibition examines the tension in Wright's progressive designs in the booming urban-economy of the 20s and 30s.
Please the Trees
When: Saturday, March 22
Location: Czech Center
Website: new-york.czechcentres.cz
Time: 7 p.m.
Please the Trees are an experimental Czech collective influenced by the lyrical, spiritual folk movement of the 60s and 70s. The Czech Center will host the US premiere of their latest project, A Forrest Affair.
Michel Majerus Exhibition
When: Saturday, March 22
Location: Matthew Marks Gallery
Website: matthewmarks.com
Time: 10 a.m.
This will be Michel Majerus' most comprehensive exhibition in the United States since his sudden death in 2002. Majerus' style was deeply influenced by youth subcultures and involves sampling from popular culture and art history, "redeploying canonical styles alongside graphics borrowed from the commercial mainstream." The show includes over 25 pieces ranging from large scale paintings incorporating Warhol and Basquiat to smaller compositions depicting characters from Toy Story and Tron.
North Woods Tour
When: Saturday, March 22
Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
Website: nycgovparks.org
Time: 2 p.m.
Enjoy the 63 degree day with some physical therapy: a 75-minute trek along "Manhattan's Adirondacks." Along the trail, take in the lush view of tumbling cascades, weathered bridges, and natural pools of the North Woods in Central Park.
SLV
When: Friday, March 21
Location: BAM
Website: ilovefreeconcerts.com
Time: 9 p.m.
Sandra Lilia Velásquez, former lead singer of the acclaimed Latin-folk band Pistolera, has a distinct voice; described as a hybrid of Sade's intensely personal, coo-ey style with the vocal textures of Gloria Estefan. Surrender to the Latin flavors of SLV and maybe you'll even find a chica to dance (closely) with.
Style Wars: The Original Hip Hop Documentary
When: Friday, March 21
Location: Bronx Museum of the Arts
Website: timeout.com
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a free screening of Henry Chalfant's 80's documentary about graffiti and hip hop culture in New York. The event is a part of Bronx Museum of the Arts' monthly 1040 Lounge series which, as always, includes beer from the Bronx Brewery.
Anamanaguchi + Maxo + Awkwafina + DJ Alex English
When: Friday, March 21
Location: Brooklyn Night Bazaar
Website: timeout.com
Time: 2 p.m.
It's a tribute to Nintendo! Anamanaguchi (whom you may have seen on MTV Weird Vibes' Seapunk episode) and friends pay homage to the beloved, now vintage, gaming system with high-energy, synth'd out sounds to emulate the mode of being in a tight race on Mario Kart...kidding! It's funky! So head down and see if you can recognize any of the soundtracks. I think we all remember how hard the DK theme song bangs.
Jim Campbell: Rhythms of Perception
When: Friday, March 21
Location: Museum of the Moving Image
Website: movingimage.us
Time: 4 p.m.
Rhythms of Perception is Jim Campbell's first solo exhibition in New York. His works, ranging from video to larger installations to more interactive pieces, all depict illuminated low resolution images, wrought from integrating computers and custom electronics into 'visually arresting artworks.'