Cheap Chick Weekend Picks, May 15th-17th, 2009

(Remember that the Rooftop Films kick-off party is Friday, see my latest Cheap Chick Bargain Bulletin for details.)
Friday May 15, 2009
South Street Seaport Museum
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Enjoy guided tours of century-old ships, galleries of artifacts, and the historic district, along with a behind-the-scenes look at the Old Hotel, which is not open to the public yet.
Cheap Chick Info: Free, $10 for Old Hotel tour
Location Info: 12 Fulton Street
Subway: 2,3,4,5,A,C,J,M,Z to Broadway/Fulton/Nassau

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday May 15th-17th, 2009
New York City Tattoo Convention
Show off that ankle rose tattoo to other inked-up folks at this annual event.
Cheap Chick Info: $18 per day
Location Info: Roseland Ballroom, 239 West 52nd Street
Subway: C,E to 50th Street

Saturday May 16th, 2009
Lit Crawl
Event runs in two phases, one starting at 7 p.m. and another starting at 8 p.m.
Literature and bars, what more could you need? Gather at numerous venues for various readings then compare notes during the after-party at Fontana's.
Cheap Chick Info: Free! For complete schedule check here: http://litcrawlnyc.wordpress.com/view-the-complete-schedule/
Location Info: Various locations, Fontana's is located at 105 Eldridge St (between Grand and Broome)
Subway: D to Grand Street

You Bet Your Ass ("Where Q Gets You A")
7:30 p.m.
Rock and roll trivia meets burlesque at this variety show hosted by the cheap chick's friend Noah Tarnow and including a female sword swallower.
Cheap Chick Info: $5
Location Info: The Slipper Room, 167 Orchard at Stanton
Subway: F to Second Avenue

Saturday May 16th and Sunday May 17th, 2009
9th Avenue International Food Festival
9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Take a tasty trip around the world while sampling food from local members at this 20-block street fair.
Cheap Chick Info: Price varies, often food is available for as low as $2
Location Info: Ninth Avenue, between 37th and 57th Streets
Subway: A,C,E, S, 7, N, R, Q, W to 42nd Street

Sunday May 17th, 2009
Bust Spring Craftacular
12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Get "crafty" at this fair with 50-something vendors and demonstrations relating to growing your own food. This year's fair has a garden party theme and includes DJs, food, and drink.
Cheap Chick Info: $2
Location Info: The Warsaw, 261 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn
Subway: G to Nassau Avenue

Hip-Hop Lesson
1 p.m.
Learn the basics of hip-hop plus a special guest!
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: Stepping Out Studios, 37 West 26th Street, 9th Floor
Subway: N,R,W to 28th Street

Farm Fest at Queens County Farm Museum
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Activities include sheep-shearing demonstrations, Dutch crafts and cultural exhibits, a spring plant sale, hayrides, historic house and greenhouse tours, food, pony rides, and a petting zoo.
Cheap Chick Info: $3
Location Info: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway
Subway: E or F Train to Kew Gardens/Union Turnpike Station
Q46 Bus (eastbound on Union Tpk.) to Little Neck Parkway Stop.
Cross Union Tpk and walk North on Little Neck Pky 3 blocks to Museum Entrance

Drums along the Hudson
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This festival features dance and drumming performed by Native American troupes as well as lectures and demonstrations promoting an eco-friendly lifestyle. You can also buy crafts and food.
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: Inwood Hill Park, Enter the park at Indian Road and 215th Street, four blocks
west of Broadway.
Subway: 1 or 9 to 215th Street