When it comes to food and drink, there's plenty to do in New York City this weekend. From an ice cream shop opening to a Mother's Day brunch, here's how to add some flavor to your social calendar.
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Tipsy Scoop Brooklyn Grand Opening Party
From the event description:
The spirits-infused, cocktail-inspired ice cream shop is finally coming to Brooklyn! Tipsy Scoop is opening its first Barlour in Brooklyn at 270 Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg on Saturday, May 11. But wait, it gets better! On Saturday’s grand opening celebration, we're partnering with Wild Turkey® to give away $1 scoops of (C)old Fashioned ice cream! The first 100 customers on line will receive a $1 single scoop of our seasonal (C)old Fashioned ice cream infused with orange bitters and Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon.
When: Saturday, May 11, 12 p.m.- Sunday, May 12, 11 p.m.
Where: 270 Metropolitan Ave.
Admission: Free
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All Power to All People: Tasting at The Africa Center
From the event description:
Join The Africa Center for a WarmUp! to EatUp! tasting event inspired by Hank Willis Thomas’ All Power to All People, celebrating food and drink of the African diaspora! Sweet Spot Music & Arts will bring our plaza alive with their signature pop-up: family fun, arts, crafts and food tastings! Try plantain, sorrel/bissap, jollof rice, and more. Inside The Africa Center, you'll enjoy more tastings and other food programs courtesy of Teranga.
When: Saturday, May 11, 12-6 p.m.
Where: The Africa Center, 1280 Fifth Ave.
Admission: Free
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Bottomless 90s Brunch & Day Party Taurus Edition
From the event description:
Enjoy the bottomless '90s brunch from 3-6 p.m. and the day party from 6-10 p.m. For one day we are trading in our Spotify playlist for cassette tapes and crates of 45s and paying homage to one of the greatest eras in urban music history — the '90s. Email brunch time and party size to reserve seating. The brunch prix fixe menu include a chicken wings station (seasoned with Taj's own sauce), cornmeal-crusted catfish fritters, traditional macaroni and cheese, baked chicken and Southern classic fried chicken.
When: Saturday, May 11, 3-10 p.m.
Where: Taj II, 48 W. 21st St.
Admission: Free
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CECC Mother's Day Brunch Fundraiser
From the event description:
At Cortelyou Early Childhood Center, we believe that learning starts and ends in the home. We value the sacrifices that mothers make daily and appreciate your trust in our abilities to aide your children in becoming the best they can possibly be. The proceeds will be used to fund our parent-engagement platform. As always, we appreciate your continued support and can’t wait to see you there.
When: Sunday, May 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Marlborough Annex, 386 Marlborough Road
Admission: $15-$20
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