This week, plenty of great design, and a few more parties.

The 20th Annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)
The largest design event in the US is a must-do for design junkies. Check out the best in new international furniture design, a full schedule of special programs and exhibits, plus an opening night party in the MoMA Sculpture Garden. As part of the cultural program of the ICFF, designboom will introduce young avant-garde contributors and their work. Visitors can buy design souvenirs and limited edition pieces, priced from $10-$100, directly from the designers.
May 17-20
Trade: May 17–19, 10 AM–5 PM; General Public: May 20, 10 AM–4 PM
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
http://www.icff.com/page/home.asp

MashBash NYC Featuring Grandmaster Flash
The Bronx hip-hop legend will put in a special-guest appearance at this VIP party at Webster Hall, thrown by social networking site Mashable, with an open bar sponsored by Kluster.com. The largerly sold-out show features music from acts including MSTRKRFT, L.A. Riots and more to keep things moving through 4am. There are only 200 VIP tickets—for the open bar, private access and no waiting in line—available for $50.
Friday, May 16th
http://mashable.com/mashable-gbh-grandmasterflash/

Before it’s gone: Samuel Beckett’s “Endgame” at Brooklyn Academy of Music
Broadway legend Elaine Stritch, celebrated classical actor Alvin Epstein and contemporary TV and film favorites Max Casella and John Turturro star in this rare opportunity to experience the twisted comedy of Beckett’s absurdist classic play “Endgame.” Directed by Andrei Belgrader.
Through May 18
Tuesday - Friday at 7:30 PM; Saturday at 2 PM and 7:30 PM; Sunday at 3 PM
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton Street, Fort Greene, Brooklyn
http://www.bam.org/events/08GAME/08GAME.aspx