Events Roundup: May 5th-8th

Cinco de Mayo at Stir
Thursday, May 5th at 5:00pm

Swing through Stir, the neighborhood's favorite lounge for singles and young professionals for a Cinco de Mayo celebratory drink! $6 margaritas, $4 Coronas, and de la cocina, mini quesadillas, southwest chicken rolls, nachos and more!

Stir 1363 First Avenue at 73rd Street
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The Longest War: The Enduring Conflict between America and Al-Qaeda
Thursday, May 5th at 6:30pm

This lecture is more relevant than ever after Sunday's events. At a time when many are frustrated or fatigued with what has become an enduring multigenerational conflict, Peter Bergen's new book, The Longest War, will provide an illuminating narrative that not only traces the arc of the fight but projects its likely future.

Asia Society 725 Park Avenue between 70th & 71st Streets
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Star Gazing at Carl Schurz Park
Friday, May 6th at 8:00pm

Celebrate International Astronomy Day (May 7th) as scores of children and teen star gazers gather in Carl Schurz Park on Friday night before to view the Earth’s spectacular moon! The moon will be playing a three day old waxing crescent while the ever-popular Saturn will be showing off its legendary rings.

Carl Schurz Park 86th Street & East End Avenue
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Kentucky Derby Run For The Roses
Saturday, May 7th at 1:00pm

It's Southern Hospitality's annual Kentucky Derby party. Big hats, mint juleps, and the neighborhood's most festive Derby fans! Specials include $6 Frozen Mint Juleps and Fried Chicken Specials during the races.

Southern Hospitality 1460 Second Avenue between 78th & 77th Streets
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Mother's Day at Cafe Boloud
Sunday, May 8th

Happy Mother's Day from Cafe Boulud. Cafe Boloud features a French-American menu inspired by Chef Daniel Boulud's four culinary muses: la tradition, classic French cuisine; la saison, seasonal delicacies; le potager, the vegetable garden; and le voyage, the flavors of world cuisines. For Mother's Day, the cafe will offer a three course prix fixe menu for $79 and children under 12 will be $45.

Cafe Boloud 20 East 76th Street between Madison & Fifth Avenues
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