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What's Going on This Week

APRIL 29, 2009

A literary smorgasbord and a kickoff to summer snacking.

PEN World Voices Festival Cabaret
The annual PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature Cabaret celebrates great writing with artistic contributions from the worlds of music (Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson), film (Walter Mosley and Parker Posey), and, of course, literature (Jonathan Franzen).
Saturday, May 2, 7:30 PM
Florence Gould Hall (55 East 59th Street)
Price: $30

Serious Eats Hot Dog Hootenanny
New York City food blog Serious Eats celebrates the classic hot dog from frank to fancy with weigh-ins from Chicago to Jersey and beyond.
Sample the wares, contribute hot dog haiku, and more.
Sunday, May 3, 3-6pm
Astor Center (399 Lafayette St)
Price: $25

Still hungry? The hype-worthy Red Hook Ball Fields vendors are open for business on Saturday, May 2, for sublime soccer tacos, now with a side of IKEA!