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Things to do in New York this week: Critics' picks

Literary BFFs

  • Free

Who better to ask writers provocative questions—and potentially get them

  1. McNally Jackson Books 52 Prince St, between Lafayette and Mulberry Sts
  2. Tue May 21
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The Armada Fania Club & Pop-Up Store

  • Critics choice
  • Free

Latin music label Fania Records hosts this temporary record store and

  1. Temporary space
  2. Wed May 22 - Sat May 25
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2013 Celebrate Brooklyn! Bridge Dance Party Series

Celebrate Brooklyn!, the annual summer festival, hosts three outdoor dance

  1. Brooklyn Bridge Park Main St, at Fulton Ferry Landing, 11201
  2. Thu May 23
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Internet Week

  • Critics choice

Locations, times and prices vary. Internet Week rolls out with eight days

  1. Various locations
  2. Wed May 22 - Mon May 27
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