JAZZ LUNCH AT BOGARDUS PLAZA
Couldn’t be a nicer day for an outdoor lunch break. Bogardus Plaza will host a jazz band this week and next (May 25) at 1p both days. See more info here.

MAKER COLLECTIVE COMING TO VESTRY
Salon, an art and design gallery showcasing works from artisans across the globe, and the majority women, will open on Friday at 27 Vestry, the former Schoolhouse Electric space just off Hudson. Thanks to T. for keeping an eye on it. The business was founded in Bostin in 2018 by Amanda Pratt, but it’s been her goal to bring it to the Tribeca Design District for a while. More soon.

LIGHT & SOUND ON THE STREETS
The Downtown Alliance has an arts program called “Light and Sound” running through June 21 that includes two interactive and illuminative public art installations as well as a lunchtime concert series. The concerts will take place weekly on Wednesdays at noon. Here’s the rundown:

• Charles Turner and Uptown Swing – May 24 @ Cortlandt Way
• Christopher McBride & the Whole Proof – May 31 @ 200 Water Street
• Svetlana & the New York Collective – June 7 @ Cortlandt Way
• Kalí Rodríguez-Peña Mélange – June 14 @ 200 Water St.
• Willerm Delisfort Project – June 21 @ Cortlandt Way

“Optik” is displayed on Cortlandt Way and features 10 movable gyroscope-like rings, each producing its own sounds and a spectrum of reflective colors. Passersby can interact with the installation by rotating the rings to create ever-changing lights and tones. “Roseaux” is installed at 200 Water and allows visitors to step onto the sensors to rhythmically propel a spectrum of colors. The reeds continuously emit gently pulsating lights and audible tones when a participant stands on the base.