GAZEBO PAVERS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED
The granite pavers surrounding the gazebo have been repaired thanks to private funding provided by the Friends of Washington Market Park and private donors. The work was completed by a contractor hired by the Friends. The pavers have been being dug up for the past months by children! “Please help protect our park by treating the pavers, gardens, and park structures with care,” the Friends wrote in their newsletter. “If you witness vandalism or destructive behavior, please notify park staff or report it through 311.”

THEATER IN A LOCAL BAR
I usually only promote free events in editorial, but this is fun and quirky: the Seaport bar Quick Eternity, designed by Tribeca Azikiwe Mohammed, is hosting live theater in its upstairs room from July 16 to August 1. GoodBad Group NYC presents Connor McPherson’s “This Lime Tree Bower,” a three-hand story told — in this case — up close and personal. An early play by Irish playwright Conor McPherson, the show was first performed in 1995 and uses three interweaving monologues from young men in a small Irish seaside town to tell a story of coming-of-age, boredom and crime that will drop audiences into an unforgettable world. The cast features James Broderick as Joe, Patrick Perih as Frank, and Forrest Weber as Ray. The production is directed by Christopher Ryan. Tickets, $47, here.

WORLD CUP MURAL IN TWO BRIDGES
Might be a fun summer field trip: the mayor has commissioned several murals around the city to commemmorate the World Cup and the Manhattan one will be on a 780-square-foot wall in Coleman Playground on Market and Monroe. The artist is Misha Tyutyunik. The project is in partnership with NYC Parks (I thought the Parks Department hated murals!), the Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development.

EN PLEIN AIR
JBW sent this shot of painters on Thomas and West Broadway. Looking good!