COFFEE PROJECT IS OPEN
Thanks to L. for the note: the Coffee Project has opened in 450 Washington on the corner of Desbrosses, next to Big Gay Ice Cream. Will get over there this week.

MACY’S FIREWORKS WILL BE ON THE HUDSON
Macy’s is returning its annual Fourth of July fireworks to the Hudson for this summer, 2024 — and likely beyond, when we approach the big whopper anniversary in 2026. The department store said there will be multiple viewing opportunities in Manhattan between West 14th and West 34th streets and in New Jersey, but of course its bound to be a madhouse down here too.

JAZZ IN BOGARDUS
The Will Armstrong Trio will play today, Thursday, at 12:30 to 2p in Bogardus Plaza as part of the weekly jazz lunch series. Next dates are May 16 and May 23.

STRINGS-ON-THE-HUDSON TONIGHT
Nebulous, a traditional string quartet in its instrumentation but with a sound far from ordinary, will perform tonight, Thursday, as part of the Strings on the Hudson Series at the Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza at 6:30p. Free to attend.