Tonight is the opening reception for suggestion, that is the dream: Arshile Gorky and a selection of contemporary drawings at Outlet Fine Art from 7-10pm.

“To name an object is to suppress three-quarters of the enjoyment,” wrote the poet Mallarmé, “…suggestion, that is the dream.” Mallarmé’s statement, although originally conceived as literary concept, was quickly adopted by a younger generation of artists and musicians who were similarly rejecting the conventions of Naturalism. Mallarmé’s concept inspired a new way of seeing and interpreting art and launched the Symbolism movement in the late 19th Century.

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Two iconic New York City institutions celebrate a medium that was born more than 100 years ago—radio. For this five day festival, WNYC takes up residence in BAM venues to reimagine some of public radio’s most treasured programs as live, contemporary theatrical engagements.

Nearly all shows taped during RadioLoveFest will be taped for broadcast on WNYC and on-demand listening on WNYC.org. facebook event
Jun 4 at 7:30pm to Jun 8 at 10:30pm // BAM 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tonita’s, tonight at the Brooklyn Film Festival, is a 20-minute documentary about a Puerto Rican social club in Williamsburg.

The short touches on issues relevant to the changing neighborhood, including cultural clashes and effects of gentrification. Windmill Studios, June 1 at 7:30 pm $12 BFF page

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Mexican Drag Bingo! hosted by Ajoshua Phabu; from their facebook page: “START TIME 5PM,TILL THE TEQUILLA RUNS DRY !!!

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