Killing Spree

Who would have thought that April showers would bring May flowers… of horror!

There’s so much to do and see right now, you’ll likely wear your feet to oozing stumps trying to take it all in. But if you’re anything like me, a little bloodshed is hardly going to stop you.

So here’s my latest menu of events to degust with disgust.

SPEAKEASY DOLLHOUSE

Today! (and coming up)

This very afternoon at 4 PM, I’ll be attending quite a mysterious little show called Speakeasy Dollhouse.

Quoting directly from their website:

“A true tale of bootlegging, mafia, infidelity, and murder set in Prohibition-era New York City. The speakeasy is our dollhouse and the actors are our dolls.

This is an immersive event. Each guest will be assigned a name and role. We encourage you to explore. Unlocked doors (or revolving bookshelves) should be entered. Ignore the advice your parents gave you as children, be nosy and talk to strangers.”

I’m not quite sure what to say about it just yet, as I don’t know really what to expect.  I do know enough to say that I’m giddily excited!

[Check back in a couple of days for a review!]

While it might be a little late to make it to this performance, there’s still plenty of time to catch the four remaining shows.  I’d still buy tickets, post haste, though.

Speakeasy Dollhouse

Remaining performances:

TODAY! 4 PM

Monday, May 7^th @ 7:30 PM

Saturday, June 2^nd @ 4 PM

Monday, June 4^th @ 7:30 PM

Tickets

$20 - $30

A Secret Location
102 Norfolk Street
New York, NY 10002
United States

www.speakeasydollhouse.com

WEEGEE :: Murder Is My Business

Ongoing (closes September 21^st)

If your pulse is racing after Speakeasy Dollhouse and you still have a yen for some old-timey murder mystery, I recommend you hop on the nearest trolley uptown to catch this macabre exhibit at the International Center of Photography.  From their website:

"Legendary photojournalist and newspaper freelancer of the 1930s and 1940s, Weegee has made his fame capturing gruesome murder scenes and high-profile court drama. After a brief and miserable time as a Hollywood paparazzi, Weegee returned to New York, to the corpses and cops he liked better than celebrities. His incredible crime photography as well as 'environmental recreations of Weegee's apartment and exhibitions' are on view at the International Center of Photography."


International Center of Photography

1133 6th Avenue (near 42nd St)

New York, NY 10036


NOTE: MAY 7–17: THE MUSEUM GALLERIES ARE CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION. (Sorry - just found that out mysefl!)


Hours

Tuesday–Wednesday: 10 am–6 pm

Thursday–Friday: 10 am–8 pm

Saturday–Sunday: 10 am–6 pm

Closed: Mondays

General Admission: $12

Students and Seniors (with valid ID): $8

Voluntary Contribution Fridays 5–8 pm

DANS LE NOIR :: Dinner in the Dark

(Ongoing)

For those of you who are afraid of the dark and are really craving a taste of spooky, Dans Le Noir is serving up a delightful dish... or dishes, rather.  Here's a little taste in their website's own words:

"You are about to live an unbelievable experience: eating and drinking in the pitch dark.

If this idea seems to be a little strange at first, it is that by suppressing the dominant sense of sight, we each enter a world where we are uncertain of our surroundings and experiences.  With the help of our blind guides you are going to completely re-evaluate the notions of taste and smell through our gastronomic and pedagogical process.

Our food, mostly organic, is based on first quality ingredients, making this experience as interesting and tasty as possible. Just choose one of our 4 surprise menus."

I plan on making my reservations for some time soon.  I'd say I hope to see you there, but that would be missing the point, no?

246 W 38^th Street

New York, NY 10018

(212) 575-1671

Reservations

newyork.danslenoir.com

DIALOG IN THE DARK

(Ongoing)

And speaking of things to do in the dark (asides from the obvious... no! I don't mean experimenting with Bloody Mary), here's an experience not to be missed:

From Time Out NY:

"Lose your senses—one of them, anyway—at this exhibit housed at South Street Seaport. The premise is fairly simple: Participants walk through a completely darkened space (led by a blind or visually impaired guide), which has been filled with sounds and smells unique to New York City (no word yet on whether that awful manhole stink is included)."

South Street Seaport
11 Fulton Street
New York, NY 10038

Thursday: 10:00 AM- 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM- 7:00 PM

Tickets range from $36 - $31 (depending on the day of the week and age)

http://dialognyc.com/

NYC ZOMBIE CRAWL :: 6th Annual Springtime Crawl

Sunday, May 27^th 

Last, but certainly not least...

I don't think I need to say more.  It's a zombie crawl, my friends.  Fuck ya.

Check out the organization's website (link below) for locations and times and other relevant info (this year's crawl will be based in Brooklyn).  It's looking like it's going to be quite the carnival of carnage!

http://nyczombiecrawl.com/news/

That's all for now, my lovelies - I'm chomping at the bit to get ready for Speakeasy Dollhouse.

I just hope I don't end up playing the victim... Or do I?  

(Ahahaha! I slay me sometimes.)