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Word on the street: 11 crazy things we overheard this week

      Overheard any odd conversations? Tweet us @timeoutnewyork with the hashtag #wordonthestreet.

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Meet the game changer for online shopping

Can you tell the difference between these three dresses? Don’t panic: This isn’t a,  “is it blue-and-black or white-and-gold?” question. It’s pretty obvious that these frocks are not the same, but perhaps you want more styles with a similar red-flower print? Meet Styloko: The U.K. (and now U.S.) shopping website that’s making it even easier to discover specific styles, prints and designs without scrolling for hours on Google. It’s too damn cold outside, so many of us have succumbed to online shopping—not that we needed much of a push. But if you’re looking for something super-specific like er, a black sleeveless tunic with a Peter Pan collar and a flared hem, how can you trust your search engine to bring up the item your looking for? Answer: You can’t, which is why Styloko’s team of Astrophysicists (yes, really) created a special feature that’s a total game changer. While lusting over high-end dresses by the likes of Dolce & Gabbana and Alexander McQueen, click a few of your favorites and click the “view similar” button. The site will pull an assortment of similar-looking frocks from wallet-friendly brands like Topshop, ASOS, Dorothy Perkins and more. Just think of all the time—and dough—you'll save!  The visual discovery tool launched a few weeks ago and currently only works for the dresses available on the site. But next month, you'll be able to find the doppelgänger for purses, tops, pants and more. For now, you'll just have to update your spring wardrobe while you wai

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See the new Citi Bike locations coming to Greenpoint and Williamsburg

Pretty soon, North Brooklyn will be seeing Blue and Black. We already knew Citi Bike had plans to expand into Greenpoint and Williamsburg as part of their $30 million, Phase II expansion, but now we may know exactly where those bike are headed (and when they might be getting there.) The map below, obtained by Brooklyn Paper from Community Board 1, shows the recommended locations for 53 new Citi Bike locations in North Brooklyn. Many of the recommended docks are by popular destinations including McCarren Park, McGolrick Park and the Williamsburg Bridge. The planned locations cover an area from Flushing Avenue at the edge of Bushwick all the way to a block south of Newton Creek.   Citi Bike spokesperson Dani Simons tells Gothamist, "This map reflects DOT's recommended station locations for Citi Bike's expansion Williamsburg and Greenpoint this year. The map is based on feedback received via dozens of community meetings in these neighborhoods." The new docks are expected by the end of the year. So, if you're in desperate need of a condiment stocking stuffer next winter, you'll probably be able to Citi Bike your way to an expert.  

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These comedians are creating a Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan museum in their apartment

Remember when ice skater Tonya Harding's murderous ex-husband attacked Olympic hopeful Nancy Kerrigan so she wouldn't be a threat to Harding's success? NYC comedians Viviana Olen and Matt Harkins sure do, and they've got a Kickstarter campaign going to create the first ever museum dedicated to this shocking affair, right in their Brooklyn apartment's hallway.  Roommates Olen and Harkins got the idea for the museum after they watched a documentary on Tonya Harding on Netflix (where all dreams are born) and couldn't believe there had never been an exhibition dedicated specifically to this epic ice rink drama. The Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan 1994 Museum is coming whether you like it or not, as the campaign has already raised $967 of its initial $75 goal, with five more days to go. Olen and Harkins have already started gathering artifacts to put in the museum, including blown up photos of Harding glaring at Kerrigan as they skate, protocol sheets from the 1994 championships, two issues of International Figure Skating magazine with Kerrigan on the front, and a copy of the book Frozen Assets: The New Order of Figure Skating. Sounds exhilarating! They're even working with a hardcore Tonya Harding fan club in New Zealand who forwarded the museum info on to Harding's godmother. It's all happening! According to Olen and Harkins: "Part of the museum team's research has been the realization that everyone is either a Tonya or a Nancy (if you're thinking about it, you're a Tonya. Th

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This image will help you get over the trauma of #TheDress

In every office, home, public space and bathroom in New York City today, conversation (and squealing, naysaying and speculating) has centered around one thing and one thing only: BLUE AND BLACK, OR WHITE AND GOLD? Never has the city, and indeed the world, been so captivated by something so trivial and yet so seemingly meaningful (at least, not since the last time the Internet's foundations were wobbled—by Kim Kardashian's butt). Just take a look at our roundup of the best Internet reactions to #TheDress so far.So with the aim of getting on with life beyond the Dress, let’s just give it the full Internet treatment all in one go so we can leave it behind us and find something else to obsess about. Ready? Here y'are.  

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Exclusive: Here’s the full lineup for Bad Assery: The Women and Comedy Conference

It’s hard to deny that the comedy world is still male dominated, with women severely underrepresented in both visible comedy roles and writers’ rooms. It doesn’t help when you have situations like we had back in November, when The Late Late Show initially didn’t announce a single female guest host (remember Sara Schaefer’s awesome reaction to that)? Only an idiot would argue that women can’t be as funny as men, so why does the industry still feel so lacking in inclusivity? Comics Natalie Wall and Shaina Stigler are hoping to find out with Bad Assery: The Women and Comedy Conference, which is taking place on March 27-29. We chatted with the pair to find out more about the event—you can find the full schedule of panels, lectures and shows (possibly subject to a few changes) at the end of this piece. And if reading it puts you in the mood to watch some funny women, check out this video of Time Out New York’s Women of Comedy 2014 show!   <img id="092cbaa5-7e13-3e3d-a344-ca1e14e3175e" data-caption="Natalie Wall" data-credit="" data-width-class="" type="image/jpeg" total="106516" loaded="106516" src="http://media.timeout.com/images/102082621/image.jpg" alt="Natalie Wall" class="photo lazy inline"> Natalie Wall     What’s the aim of the conference?Natalie Wall: There's a lot of different objectives, really. We want to steer the conversation away from Us vs. Them. We want to create a mental and physical space for women to call their own. And we want women to live as the

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The five best movies to see this weekend

Too many entertainment choices? Or worse, is someone in your household clamoring to see Fifty Shades of Grey (again)? Allow us to help. Several great films open today, and the weekend brings its usual assortment of quality repertory options. Here are the five titles most worth your precious time. 1. Kes It’s a bird that gives this 1969 drama its name: The scenes between young Billy Casper and his pet falcon are undoubtedly special and tender. But in the end, Kes is one of the most astute, engaged films about education and what it takes for kids to get excited about learning—or anything, really. Film Forum, opens today 2. The Babadook Don't even begin to tell us you haven't seen last year's finest horror film—a keeper for the ages. This stunning feature debut by Australia's Jennifer Kent concerns a fraying mom (the amazing Essie Davis) and her mouthy preteen son, both grappling with the death of the family patriarch. They descend into a psychological hell that might be haunted by a monster in the basement. IFC Center; Fri, Sat 12:20am 3. The Hunting Ground In this harrowing, high-impact follow-up to The Invisible War (on the rape epidemic within the U.S. military), writer-director Kirby Dick takes on reputable colleges that systematically ignore the issue of campus rape. It's a film that shocks and awakens its audience in all the right ways, bringing the recent headlines of a Columbia University rape survivor carrying her mattress around into urgent focus. Angelika, now pla

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The best internet reactions to #TheDress

What color is this dress??? The world as we know it was rocked yesterday when this oddly lit photo of a dress was posted on Tumblr, changing our very perception of reality. Some thoughtful, intelligent people see the dress as white and gold while other foolish neophytes apparently think that it's black and blue. No matter your opinion, right or wrong, we can all agree that #TheDress prompted some lively (and at times quite heated) reactions on the internet. See a roundup of the best ones below and then check out our guide to snagging an affordable party dress of your own. Rashida Jones took the opportunity to ink a three book deal with potential movie rights. Is this how they divvy up the districts in the real life version of The Hunger Games??? #whiteandgold #blueandblack — Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) February 27, 2015 Some applied a more scientific approach to their attempts at finding the truth. OMG WHAT IS HAPPPENING https://t.co/UELxxjub4V — Jenna Guillaume (@JennaGuillaume) February 27, 2015 Chrissy Teigen didn't care what color the dress was. Fuck the dress it's heinous — christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) February 27, 2015 Adult Swim saw the man behind the dress. #TheDress is the greatest troll in the history of trolling — [adult swim] (@adultswim) February 27, 2015 Kal Penn tried to stay on the positive side of things. The dress is half full. — Kal Penn (@kalpenn) February 27, 2015 As always, Mean Girls helped us process our

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Gorge on pizza, sausages and beer during March Madness at Franny's and DBGB

To kick off the college basketball tournament, Franny's and DBGB have set-up March Madness brackets of their own, using two of the best bar snacks: pizza and sausages. At the Brooklyn slice shop, Pizza Madness begins on Monday, March 2 and includes 16 unique pies—created by Franny's waitstaff, line cooks, sous chefs and Franny herself—in the running for the top slot. During dinner hours on March 2–5 and 9–10, diners can order and vote for the best pies, and watch as competitors are eliminated from the za bracket as the rounds progress. The winning round will remain on Franny's regular menu for the rest of the month.  DBGB will be slinging 16 house-made sausages (bratwurst, andouille) and pouring just as many suds (Erdinger Hefeweizen, Other Half IPA) at its showdown, where the games will be screened on a giant projector. The restaurant will track which brats and suds sell best and then offer the winning match-up for $10 during the National Championship game on April 6. Here's the full lineup:  16 sausages by chef Aurelien Dufour CHIPOLATA, pork sausage link, pommes puree, sweet & sour cipolliniTOSCANE, pan roasted italian sausage, slow cooked fennel, tomato, chili & garlicESPAGNOLE, fresh chorizo sausage with piperade, basil oilBOUDIN BASQUE, blood sausage, espelette pepper, pomme purée, celery rootTUNISIENNE, lamb & mint merguez, harissa, lemon braised spinach & chickpeasTHAI, pork, lemongrass and red curry links, green papaya, basil fried rice, chili sauce, quail eggBEA

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20 super-cool things to do this weekend

Feb 27 An Amateur Adult Dance Competition Comedy Show; Treehouse Theater, Chelsea, 11pm. $5.This monthly comedy show hosted by Dara Katz and Betsy Kenney proves you don't have to give up your childhood dream of becoming a dance superstar, with some of the best (and most hilarious) amateur adult dance teams going head to head for the championship title.  Kes; Film Forum, South Village, various times. $13.It’s the story of Billy Casper (David Bradley), a smart but wayward boy who lives with his mother and older brother and who, despite a quick mind and tongue, has a reputation as a rogue. Discosynthesis; Union Hall, Park Slope, 12am. Free. Head to Union Hall for a monthly disco party in all its corny goodness. We'll be surprised if those addicting beats don't coax you into at least a shimmy.  The Hunting Ground: Angelika, Soho, 7:15pm. $14.In this harrowing, high-impact follow-up to The Invisible War (on the rape epidemic within the U.S. military), writer-director Kirby Dick again teams with producer Amy Ziering, to take on reputable colleges that systematically ignore the issue of campus rape, thereby enabling serial predators. The Orchid Show: Chandeliers; New York Botanical Garden, 10am. $20–$25.The New York Botanical Garden explodes into a tropical floral extravaganza for the 11th annual Orchid Show. Take in the thousands of blooms on display, and don't forget to make a pit stop by the Shop in the Garden for your very own orchid to take home. The Accidental Pervert; 1

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