The Other Art Fair, Hypebeast Flea and the NY Bike Jumble: 20 things to do this weekend

By Joshua Encinias

You know Summer Fridays are near when can’t-miss events start popping up on Thursday.

Speaking of which, the Other Art Fair begins today for a weekend of affordable art and immersive installations. Nashville’s alt-pop rockers Jive Talk play The Sultan Room this evening and David Sedaris presents his new book “Happy Go Lucky” at the Kings Theatre.

PolaCon celebrates the art of polaroid photography all weekend, starting Friday. Norah Jones brings her sound to Brooklyn Paramount tomorrow night and The Makers Show continues at City Point.

Hypebeast Flea brings the borough’s best lewks to Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse on Saturday and Sunday. Or you can pick up a new (to you) bike at the New York Bike Jumble on Saturday, and Molière in the Park presents, “The Miser” at the LeFrak Center on Sunday.

And next weekend is a three-day holiday with Memorial Day, the kick-off to summer!

Thursday, May 16

The Other Art Fair
Thursday through Sunday
From May 16 to 19, The Other Art Fair will take over ZeroSpace in Brooklyn with new art, new artists and a few curious encounters. This isn’t your typical art fair — it’s a four-day extravaganza celebrating creativity, community and incredible artwork. Brooklyn Magazine is teaming up with organizers to bring an unforgettable Friday Late party on May 17. 337-345 Butler Street. Ticket prices vary.

‘Geraldine Realigned Drives from Gay Place to Gay Place and You’re in the Car Too’
Thursday through Saturday
Get a tune-up, fill ’er up, and strap in, because Geraldine Realigned is taking you on the road to see America’s Great Gayborhoods. This staged, queer pilgrimage through America’s gay heartland (the coastal “heartland,” anyway) at the Brick Theater will leave you laughing and maybe even reflective of how American gay identities are formed by way of our various queer cities. You won’t need Uber this weekend because Geraldine is behind the wheel. 579 Metropolitan Avenue. Tickets are $25 to $50.

Final weekend of Lynn Nottage’s ‘Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine’
Thursday through Sunday
The award-winning “Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine” is a satirical tale set in New York City following successful African-American publicist Undine Barnes Calles as she stumbles down the social ladder after her husband embezzles her hard-earned fortune and suddenly disappears. The production of Nottage’s classic comedic play celebrates the acclaimed playwright’s Brooklyn roots as well as her rich history with The Billie Holiday Theatre. 1368 Fulton Street. Tickets are $60.

Studio Ghibli + Anime Jazz
Sets at 6:45 and 8:45 p.m.
Victor Lin and friends bring Studio Ghibli and other classic anime covers to The Red Pavilion for a night of live music on Saturday. Prepare to be spirited away as you listen to your favorite themes from many of Studio Ghibli’s beloved movies live in concert. The show also features aerial artistry from Subtle Asian Polers. 1241 Flushing Avenue. Tickets begin at $27.50.

Jive Talk at The Sultan Room
7 p.m.
Alt-pop rockers Jive Talk play The Sultan Room on Thursday night with openers The Morning Herald and Di Ivories. Jive Talk just dropped their new single “Rat People” to celebrate signing with War Buddha Records / Warner Records, so come out on Thursday and dance all night.

An Evening with David Sedaris
7:30 p.m.
Bestselling author David Sedaris will be live on stage at The Kings Theatre on Thursday for one night only, following the release of his newest book “Happy Go Lucky.” As always, Sedaris will offer a selection of all-new readings and recollections, Q&A, and book signing. 1027 Flatbush Avenue. Tickets are $68 to $88.

Friday, May 17

Celebrate Instant Film Photography at PolaCon
Friday through Sunday
For over a decade, The Instant Film Society has been a community pillar for the instant film community, hosting get-togethers, photo walks and their annual PolaCon. This year, PolaCon will be held in NYC for the first time with programming primarily at venues in Bushwick. PolaCon is sponsored by Polaroid, where you can expect workshops, demos, artist talks, photo walks, scavenger hunts and more. Find pricing and locations on their website.

The Makers Show at City Point
Opens at 11 a.m. Friday and Saturday
The Makers Show, a pop-up market platform founded by women with a mission to celebrate diversity and small businesses, returns to City Point with the addition of a Balloon Flower Shop featuring colorful sustainable balloon bouquets created for Mother’s Day by Angelica de la Paz. Plus, The Makers Show’s signature unique gifts and crafts designed by local makers and artisans will be on sale. 445 Albee Square West. Free.

Norah Jones at Brooklyn Paramount
7 p.m.
New York singer-songwriter Norah Jones graces the newly re-christened stage at Brooklyn Paramount this weekend. She released her ninth solo album “Visions” in March, and you can hear selections from the nine-time Grammy-winning singer for yourself on Friday night. 385 Flatbush Ave Ext. Tickets start at $200.

Ironweed: An Evening of Art & Humanity
7:30 p.m.
On Friday, BAM presents Ironweed: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel starring four-time Academy Award nominee Mark Ruffalo and two-time Tony Award nominee Jessica Hecht. This preview will be an innovative mix of live performance and recorded sound, featuring scenes from the new play. “Ironweed” features songs by Tom Waits. 651 Fulton Street. Tickets start at $35.

Saturday, May 18

The B.E. Well Experience
Activities begin at 8:30 a.m.
A full day wellness summit and immersive experience celebrating and prioritizing Black wellness. Come for nine hours of wellness activities featuring more than 30Black health and wellness experts with activities including a soundbath, yoga, financial workshops, complimentary headshots and acupuncture, live music, breakfast, lunch and snacks. BRIC Arts Media, 647 Fulton Street. From $135.23.

New York Bike Jumble
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Are you looking for a good deal on a bike? You’re in luck because the annual Bike Jumble has one with your name on it. Head over to Old Stone House in J.J. Byrne Park where you’ll find new, used, and collectible bikes at New York’s only bicycle flea market. You’ll find some of the year’s best deals on two wheels this weekend. 336 Third Street.

Sound & Color! Spring Festival
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s Sound & Color! Spring Festival is taking place on Saturday across Brooklyn Bridge Park. The festival kicks off the spring season and marks the one day of the year when kite flying is open to the public at the Park’s Pier 5. Attendees can watch their kites soar over the iconic Manhattan skyline, take part in kite-making workshops and learn from expert kite-flying instructors. Families are encouraged to bring their own kites, but kites will also be for sale, alongside workshops to make kites in the Caribbean tradition. 334 Furman Street. Free.

Sound Mind Music Festival for Mental Health
Starts at noon
A day party with a purpose, Sound Mind Festival is a creative collaboration between artists, musicians, mental health organizations and more. Kick off your summer at the ultimate Bushwick festival on the streets and in surrounding venues, featuring full sets from singer-songwriter Kevin Morby, pop band MisterWives, DJ White Shadow, alt band Bailen, and pop trio SHAED. The event is a free all-day street festival on Jefferson Street (between Irving Ave and Wyckoff Ave) in Bushwick, with an after party at Elsewhere.

Hypebeast Flea
12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse will have over 30 hyper-local vendors popping up for the massive Hypebeast Flea on Saturday and Sunday. Vendors span art, fashion, music, and local food & drinks. Specifically on the fashion front, Depop, one of the world’s largest digital fashion resale marketplaces will have six of their top NYC sellers bringing their one-of-a-kind closets for attendees to shop in person. 73 West Street. Free with RSVP.

Time Out Market’s 5-Year Anniversary Celebration
12 to 6 p.m.
On Saturday afternoon, Time Out Market New York hosts a celebration at Brooklyn Bridge Park in honor of its fifth anniversary. The festivities will kick off at noon with live music and continue throughout the day with more performances and of course, some seriously delicious food from select vendors from the market, as well as soft drinks, beer, and wine. It’s free and open to the public, with unlimited beer and wine tasting available for $30, plus an additional 20 percent off at the Time Out Market Bar all day. 11 Water Street, Dumbo.

Moss Perricone and Jonathan van Halem Co-Headline Union Hall
10 p.m.
They said it couldn’t be done. They said “Moss Perricone and Jonathan van Halem will NEVER co-headline Union Hall.” Well guess what? They were wrong. For one night only, local comedians Moss Perricone (Patriot Act, The Other Two) and Jonathan van Halem (Clickhole) are co-headlining Union Hall. Come out for an evening of laughter featuring stand-up from two of Brooklyn’s most digestible comedians. 702 Union Street. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

Sunday, May 19

The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Park Slope’s Fifth Avenue shuts down to traffic and hosts its annual Fifth Avenue street fair this Sunday with local food trucks, artists and makers, rides, bouncy castles, musical performances and much more. Rain or shine. From Sterling to 12th Street along Fifth Ave. Free.

Molière in the Park presents, ‘The Miser’
3 p.m.
Molière in the Park presents “The Miser” in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance and LeFrak Center at Lakeside. Molière’s plays were written in France 350 years ago. That might seem like unlikely vehicle to look at the social and political issues of our times, but surprisingly, they always question, confront, provoke and demand that we pay attention. Rather than preach, they hold up a mirror and ask us to look — and laugh. LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn, 171 East Drive. Free.

16 Milimeter Cartoon Carnival: Funky Fairy Tales
Showtimes at 3 and 7 p.m.
Tommy José Stathes is an internationally recognized archivist, historian and educator of early animated films. For his Cartoon Carnival series he dips into his vaults to curate showcases of early cartoons — that aren’t necessarily fit for children. For his Sunday program, he’s trotting out looney adaptations of classic fairytales and ancient fables. Little Red Riding Hood? Goldilocks? Cinderella? The Pied Piper? You’ll see them all here as only early animators could have regurgitated them back during the heyday of hallucinatory theatrical cartoons. Acting out these tales will be Betty Boop, Porky Pig, Molly Moo Cow, Felix the Cat, Dinky Doodle, and others. Ragtime pianist Charlie Judkins will be joining the 3 p.m. program with mood music during intermissions and live accompaniment during silent era film selections. Rubulad, 389 Melrose Street. $15.

The Lesbian Agenda with Sophie Santos
7 p.m.
Did you hear that lesbians are taking over the world? I mean, did you actually think straights making bread during quarantine was just a coincidence? Join Supreme Chancellor Sophie Santos, who brings you their Agenda™ with this very serious show at The Bell House, where they try to enforce their new world order. Featuring some of the best lez, bi and queer comedians of the day. 149 7th Street. Tickets are $19.50.