The Summer Reading program at Brooklyn's Central Public Library is starting with a pop this Thursday, June 4th with a free block partyfrom 10-4:30. The main event will be, get this, hip hop star Lil' Mama reading to kids from 1030 to 11am. She'll also be speaking about her connection to Brooklyn, encouraging kids to read and signing autographs. Throughout the day there will also be entertainment on the Plaza including the Ringling ... Read More

For three consecutive Mondays starting June 15th, WET Productions is bringing you their INKubator Summer Series. WET Productions is a non profit organization that produces feminist film, theater, television, events and education that challenges female stereotypes and advocates for equality. Their INKubator program focuses on getting plays written by women into production. See them in action in this free series open to the public at ... Read More

Not that spontaneous combustion and the like are our brand of humor, but David Sedaris sure as hell is. After all, he is the bro of our former cover girl Amy. Catch him tonight at The Strand in NYC where he will be reading excerpts from his newest collection of essays curiously titled, When You Are Engulfed in Flames. Topics include how to make coffee when the water is shut off, buying drugs in a mobile home in rural North Carolina, ... Read More

                                  Breast cancer awareness month may be a couple days behind us, but that's no reason to forget the cause that has united men and women around the world. The Save the Ta-Tas Foundation exists to increase awareness about the disease and funding to find a cure through the sale of adorable merch like the t-shirt worn by Kristin Bell, above. Normally we would ... Read More

Come see Jennifer Davis's whimsical works at her solo show, 'Not Too Sweet' at Walker Contemporary in Boston, MA. This is her first show of works on paper and it features some of her largest paintings and drawings yet.The opening reception is June 5th from 6-8 and the exhibit lasts all month.The gallery is located in the South End on 450 Harrison Avenue. -Celeste Photo courtesy of ... Read More