We noticed a few things this week.
A few theaters, some roasteries, that cute florist you didn’t know existed, and more cozy spots from the cities we live in.
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Photo London 2026 at Olympia — Four Days When AI Photography Has to Make Its Argument
Photo London 2026 lands at Olympia May 13–17 — Steven Meisel as Master of Photography, an expanded Discovery section curated by Charlotte Jansen, and Tristan Lund's new Source section. Friday May 15, 12:30pm general entry is the cleanest civilian slot of the four public days.
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Frieze New York 2026 — The Five-Day Window When The Shed Becomes the City's Art Argument
Frieze New York 2026 lands at The Shed May 13–17 — 67 galleries from 26 countries, the Lumi Tan-curated Focus section, and the kind of computational practice that turns up in solo presentations whether or not a fair calls itself an AI fair. Thursday May 14, 1:30pm general entry is the cleanest civilian window of the week.
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The 30-Seat East Village Bar Where Lakers vs Thunder Sounds Like a Game Again
Standings, the 30-seat East 7th Street sports-only bar with eight HD screens locked onto a single broadcast, is the rare NYC room where Lakers vs Thunder sounds like a game again. Monday May 11, 9:30pm arrival, before the 10:30 tip — the window closes when the series does.
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The Five Days After Met Gala 2026 When the Costume Institute Reopens to Civilians
Costume Art opens at the Met's new Condé Nast Galleries on Sunday May 10, 2026 — the inaugural show in a new 12,000 sq ft space. Five quiet public days before the first weekend crowd, with Thursday May 14 the optimal slot.
