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

Today: 5/17/13

Saturday: 5/18/13

Sunday: 5/19/13

Monday: 5/20/13

Tuesday: 5/21/13

Wednesday: 5/22/13

Thursday: 5/23/13

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Nightlife

Black Francis
Symphony Space

Black Francis is one stage moniker of Charles Thompson of the Pixies (the other is Frank Black), who will be performing a special evening solo acoustic show, with singer-songwriter Reid Paley opening. More »

Nightlife

Bad Veins
Mercury Lounge

These two boys from Ohio are masters of sprawling indie pop that tugs on your heartstrings but is life-affirming. More »

Art

"Jack Goldstein x 10,000"
The Jewish Museum

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Art

"XL: 19 New Acquisitions in Photography"
The Museum of Modern Art

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Theater

The Assembled Parties
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Manhattan Theatre Club presents the world premiere of Richard Greenberg's latest play, a portrait of one affluent Upper West Side Jewish family at two different moments in time: 1980 and the dawn of the millennium. More »

Art

"Illuminating Faith: The Eucharist in Medieval Life and Art"
The Morgan Library and Museum

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Art

"Hopper Drawing"
Whitney Museum of American Art

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Art

"Stewart Uoo and Jana Euler: Outside Inside Sensibility"
Whitney Museum of American Art

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Art

"The Roof Garden Commission: Imran Qureshi"
The Cantor Roof Garden

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Nightlife

Bo Burnham
Best Buy Theater

From comedic Internet sensation to MTV star with his show 'Zach Stone is Gonna Be Famous.' More »

Nightlife

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
The Beacon Theater

The band plays five intimate dates, their first time performing at the venue. More »

Art

"Chuck Close: Photo Maquettes"
Eykyn Maclean

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Theater

Annie
Palace Theatre

The redheaded orphan with a heart of gold returns in a revival directed by James Lapine. More »

Theater

Matilda the Musical
Shubert Theatre

The beloved Roald Dahl story comes to life onstage in this new musical, which was first staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2010 and went on to win a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards. More »

Nightlife

!!! (chk chk chk)
Bowery Ballroom

Touring in support of last month's 'Thr!!!er', with the multi-genred Sinkane opening. More »

Nightlife

Chick Corea
Jazz at Lincoln Center

The venerable fusion pianist plays a set of dates in a multi-venue festival celebrating his legacy. More »

Classical

Mozart Celebration
Alice Tully Hall

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Art

do it (outside)
Socrates Sculpture Park

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nightlife

Sweet
The Slipper Room

Seth Herzog's weekly comedy show, featuring guest appearances from big names like Michael Showalter and not-so-big-names like Herzog's mother. More »

Art

"Claes Oldenberg: The Street and the Store"
The Museum of Modern Art

Every single object in this show by the Pop master produces a rush of joy. More »

Art

"Valerie Hegarty: Alternative Histories"
Brooklyn Museum

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