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Agenda: New York's culture editors plan the week.

Today: 5/16/12

Thursday: 5/17/12

Friday: 5/18/12

Saturday: 5/19/12

Sunday: 5/20/12

Monday: 5/21/12

Tuesday: 5/22/12

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Art

Tom Sachs: Space Program: Mars
Park Avenue Armory

Sachs transforms the 55,000-square-foot hall into an immersive outer-space experience--including exploratory vehicles, launch platforms, Mission Control, and the rocky Martian landscape--using foamcore, hot glue, plywood, and other everyday materials. More »

Classical

Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
Joyce Theater

The local modern-ballet troupe, known for its lushly sensual brand of classical technique, dances in an intriguing variety of new work. More »

Nightlife

Damon Wayans, Jr.
Carolines on Broadway

At this point the 'Happy Endings' star has his own solid fan base— probably including some who have never even heard of his famous dad. More »

Theater

You Are In An Open Field
HERE Arts Center

The New York Neo-Futurists premiere their nerdcore musical about three people trying to create a utopian universe in the mold of three iconic video games. More »

Kids

Stand Up
Dicapo Opera Theater

Theater students ages 10 to 14 present this musical encouraging kids to speak up and stand up against school bullying. More »

Nightlife

Jack White
Roseland Ballroom

White’s first solo venture, 'Blunderbuss,' came out last month, an expansive affair harking back to his early days with the White Stripes. More »

Reading

Elizabeth Gilbert
The New York Public Library

The well-known author talks about 'At Home on the Range,' a newly republished cookbook written by her great-grandmother. More »

Foodwine

Wölffer Wine School
Corkbuzz Wine Studio

Corkbuzz hosts this pop-up wine school with the Long Island winery. Guests will sample new releases from Wölffer Estate paired with small plates. More »

Nightlife

The Meeting*
The Duplex Piano Bar & Cabaret

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Kids

"Animal Party" with The Laurie Berkner Band
Society for Ethical Culture

Bring a stuffed animal to wear for "Pig on Her Head"--and a dollar to donate to nonprofit Heifer International--to the kindie-pop superstar's zoological dance party. More »

Nightlife

The Great Googamooga
Prospect Park

The inaugural food-and-drink festival. More »

Nightlife

Hannibal Buress
Knitting Factory

It’s a big night for the comic. More »

Reading

Jonathan Woods
The Half King

The crime writer reads from and discusses his debut novel, 'A Death in Mexico.' More »

Nightlife

Gossip
Terminal 5

Beth Ditto & Co. have a lot to say, and they’ll saying it unapologetically and with exuberance. More »

Art

"Juan Downey: The Invisible Architect."
Bronx Museum of the Arts

The first U.S. survey of works by the pioneering video artist. More »

Classical

New York City Opera: Orpheus
El Museo del Barrio

The company continues its tradition of introducing local audiences to baroque opera. More »

Nightlife

Chavez
Bowery Ballroom

If you’re a member of the loyal fanbase of the old-school mathrockers, you probably already bought your ticket to this somewhat rare show. More »

Nightlife

Lady Rizo
Highline Ballroom

A benefit show by the raucous Grammy-winning cabaret queen, for the raucous Grammy-winning cabaret queen. More »

Kids

It’s My Park Day at Gulick Park

Celebrate your neighborhood park with activities including bike decorating, face-painting, flower planting, and a Ping-Pong tourney. More »

Nightlife

El-P
Santos Party House

The indie rapper’s 'Cancer 4 Cure' comes out this month, with guest appearances by Danny Brown, Interpol’s Paul Banks, Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire, and more. More »

Reading

New Yorker Covers You Were Never Meant to See
92nd Street Y

Francoise Mouly, the art editor of 'The New Yorker' and author of 'Blown Covers,' talks about what makes a good cover. More »

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