OTHER EVENTS Wednesday 5/3 CHUCK CLOSE Self Portrait/Squiggle/Etching exhibit of 12-color ...
CHUCK CLOSE
Self Portrait/Squiggle/Etching exhibit of 12-color etchings, each print limited to 60 & signed; Pace Prints, 32 E. 57th St. (Park Ave.), 421-3237; call for hours, free [through 5/6].
MICROBREW SPRINGFEST 2000
Sample microbrew beers, eat beer & listen to funk music by Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers, benefits Vacamas Programs for Youth; Altman Bldg., 135 W. 18th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 687-3924; 6-11, $70, $55 adv.
PUCCI
Christopher Farr pres. Kate Blee's "Carpets;" 44 W. 18th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 633-0452; call for hours, free [through 5/12].
WINDOWTAINMENT
Yahoo! transforms Rockefeller Center into an internet/computer-friendly playhouse. This 400 sq. foot playhouse offers free internet access & encourages folks to stop in, play & shop from the Yahoo!-branded La-Z-Boy chair; Rockefeller Center, 50th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 8:30-5:30, free [repeats Thurs., Fri., Mon. & Tues., through 5/12].
Thursday 5/4
HEART OF SCREENPLAY COMPETITION
Austin's film festival seeks entries, categories incl. adult/mature, children/family & comedy. Deadline May 15 with $40 submission fee; 800-310-FEST or www.austinfilmfestival for info.
HELP WANTED
The Lesbian & Gay Community Center is seeking candidates in the entertainment, fundraising & planned giving divisions, send resume to One Little West 12th St., NYC, NY, 10014 for consideration.
SOCIAL DISCUSSION
Dinner & socializing for bisexuals & their supporters; NY Spaces, 131 W. 72nd St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 714-7714; 6-8, call for info.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
To help restore the all night John Lennon vigil; 718-634-3894 for info.
Friday 5/5
psychology discussion group
Discuss gay life with other men & women; Lesbian & Gay Community Center, One Little West 12th St. (betw. Hudson St. & 9th Ave.), 228-5153; 8, $5.
SINGLES UPBEAT SOIREE
Introductions, buffet, conversation & drinks; Penthouse at Sutton Pl. Suites, 300 E. 58th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 718-875-3878 res. req.; 9:30, $38 [repeats Sat.].
Saturday 5/6
CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE
Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled nonstreet shoes; Metropolitan Duane Church, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 459-4080; 7:45, $11.
MARIJUANA MARCH
Meets at Houston St. (B'way), 1 p.m.; City Hall at 2 p.m., 677-4899 or 353-1608 for info; free.
Sunday 5/7
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Twenty-first annual festival feat. live music, arts, crafts, martial arts demonstrations & eats; Union Square Park N., 17th St. (B'way), 989-3610; 12-6, free.
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
Bridge for Dance, 2726 B'way (104th St.), 620-0535; 8, $10.
MILLENNIUM MARIJUANA MARCH
Planning meeting; University of the Streets, 130 E. 7th St., 2nd fl. (2nd Ave.), 677-4899; 10 a.m.-7, free.
Monday 5/8
FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP
Moderate & advanced French speakers gather to read & chat every Monday night at The Magic Carpet, 54 Carmine St. (betw. Bedford & Bleecker Sts.), 914-776-7723; 7-9, free.
HERPES SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
NY HELP, a non-profit organization helping people with genital herpes, sponsors monthly lecture/support group; Hunter School of Social Work, Hexter Lounge, 4th fl., 129 E. 79th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 628-9154; 7:30, $5.
NATIONAL STUTTERING AWARENESS WEEK
Just thought you should know, 800-992-9392 or www.stutterSFA.org for more info [through 5/14].
Tuesday 5/9
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Monthly meeting lead by Dr. Ira Laufer; Cabrini Medical Center, 227 E. 19th St., #340 (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 995-7017; 5:30, free.
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE
Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled nonstreet shoes; Metropolitan Duane Church, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 459-4080; 7, $10.
MOTHERS TOGETHER CRAFT FAIR
Homemade favorites incl. pillow covers, hats, slippers & more, just in time for Mother's Day! ?enter at 32nd St.; St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 W. 31st St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 736-8500 ext.412; 10-2.
NY HEALTH FAIR
Free blood pressure screenings & materials distributed by NYU & Mt. Sinai nurses; World Trade Center, North Bridge, West St. (Church St.), 945-0505; 8-2, free.