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National Holiday = A Long Weekend to Enjoy the Best of the City

Parsons Design and Technology BFA Thesis Show
This year's Communications Design + Technology thesis show is being touted as "The Largest Parsons CDT Thesis Show Ever"! and if you have an inkling to see what some of the brightest minds in design have up their sleeves, now's your chance.
Through May 24
Chelsea Art Museum
556 West 22nd Street
Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM–6 PM; Thursday, 11 AM–8 PM
Cost: Free entrance with NSU ID (plus 2 guests) and Open to All
http://www.parsons.newschool.edu/events

4th Annual Tour De Brooklyn
The three "Fs," Free, Family and Fun are rearing their Memorial Day faces this weekend at the 4th Annual Tour de Brooklyn bike tour through 18 miles of scenic Brooklyn. You'll feel like royalty as the NYPD escorts the tour through the route (changed every year to highlight the diverse neighborhoods of Brooklyn), where certain intersections will be blocked off for a smooth ride. And no need to worry about the occasional speed-demon—the tour stays at a leisurely 10-12 miles per hour. Helmets are required for ages 14 and under.
May 25
Check-in: 8 AM; Line-up: 9 AM; Ride: 9:30 AM
Registration: Limited day of registration will be available at the Start.
Can't ride but want to participate? Volunteer!
http://www.tourdebrooklyn.org/

OJ All-Day Music Festival
"Do It Together" with your fellows comrades in the artistic community at the OJ All-Day Music Festival at the Lower East Side's legendary Cakeshop. With 2-days of non-stop music acts like Roger Manning, American Anyman and Phoebe Kreutz, the musical line-up alone should be enough to get your hips moving toward the Lower East Side. In addition to the tunes there will be a clothing and book exchange as well as a craft fair component on day two. Get your dancin' shoes on...
May 24 and 25
Price: May 24: $10 ($8 if bought at Cakeshop beforehand); May 25: Free
Cakeshop
152 Ludlow Street
www.cake-shop.com
http://2008.ojallday.com/