Seen & Heard: Shakespeare at the Flea

SHAKESPEARE AT THE FLEA
SoHo Shakespeare Company and The Mechanicals Theater Company will present “Richard III” and “Twelfth Night” at The Flea Theater (20 Thomas) starting Thursday, Oct. 20, through Nov. 13. Set in the 1920s, The Mechanicals’ vision of “Twelfth Night” combines the grace and style of The Great Gatsby with the verve and spontaneity of speakeasy jazz halls, featuring original music and choreography. In SoHo Shakespeare Company’s “Richard III,” the House of York carouses in a Hamptons mansion.

CAR SHOW ON SATURDAY
Fosun, owner of the iconic 28 Liberty office tower, has collaborated with CarPark to bring a vintage and collector car exhibition to Fosun Plaza at 28 Liberty on Saturday, Oct, 15, from 9a to 1p. Plus, isn’t that the coolest picture? The event, co-sponsored by QBS, will feature up to 70 sports and collector cars, including supercars, vintage European and American vehicles, and other rare automobiles.

PUPPIES AVAILABLE AT THE SEAPORT
The South Street Seaport Museum is hosting a puppy adoption event, where you can meet nine puppies transported from Puerto Rico to New York, on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 11a to 3p at Pier 16 (Fulton and South Streets). For more information, visit seaportmuseum.org/animal-adoption.

LUNCHTIME CONCERTS IN FIDI
The Downtown Alliance will host the last of its lunchtime concert series today, Thursday, Oct. 13, and next Thursday, the 20th, from noon to 2p. NB different locations:
Oct. 13 — The Traveling Guitars of Brad Brose and Albanie Falletta @ 28 Liberty’s Fosun Plaza
Oct. 20 — The Sean Mason Quartet @ 140 Broadway

 

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