National Prescription Drug Take Back Day | Saturday, April 27, Turn in your unneeded or expired prescription medication for
safe disposal at the Lenox Health Greenwich Village (30 7th Ave.), 10am-2pm. For more information, visit DEATakeBack.com.

April 24-26: Housing Works’ 15th annual Design on a Dime NYC | Bringing together over 70 nationally recognized interior designers who will create one-of-a-kind room vignettes from donated merchandise that represents over 700 brands, everything is for sale at 50-80% off, and all proceeds benefit Housing Works’ mission to end AIDS and homelessness.

Wed., April 24, 6pm, the Groundbreaker Awards Dinner takes place. Thurs., April 25, is the Opening Night Reception and Sale, offering a 5:30–6:30pm VIP Cocktail and Preview Hour, and a 6:30–9:30pm General Admission and Sale. On Fri. and Sat., April 26/27, free admission to the Public Day Sale, 10am-5pm. All events at The Metropolitan Pavilion (125 W. 18th St. btw. 6th & 7th Aves.). For more info, visit doadnyc2019.splashthat.com/website.

All year round, visit Housing Works’ beloved flagship Chelsea Thrift Shop, known for having a little bit of everything. From a wide variety of large and small furniture pieces to books, art and clothing, this roomy shop has been home to tons of gorgeous donations since 1992. At 143 W. 17th St. Store hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm and Sun., noon-6pm. For general inquiries about Housing Works programs and services, call 347-473-7400 or email them, at info@housingworks.com. For more info, visit www.housingworks.org.

April 27 in-store event: Books of Wonder | ‪This cozy, independent children’s book store (with Chelsea and Upper West locations) sells new, old, and rare books and art, and offers semiweekly storytime and a full calendar of in-store author reading events.

Sat., April 27, 4-6pm at the 18th St. store, authors George O’Connor (Hephaistos: God of Fire) and Mike Cavallaro (Nico Bravo and the Hounds of Hades), take young readers on an adventure with the gods. Hear about Hephaistos’s adventures as a weapons maker and Nico Bravo’s attempt to save the world. Help Books of Wonder celebrate the release of these two amazing books, as the authors give a talk and sign copies of all their books. This event is appropriate for ages 8-12.

The Chelsea location is at 18 W. 18th St. btw. 5th & 6th Aves. The UWS location is at 217 W. 84th btw. Broadway & Amsterdam. Call 212-989-3270 or email info@booksofwonder.com. Website: www.booksofwonder.com. Facebook: facebook.com/BooksofWonder. Twitter: @BooksofWonder.

April 24: 10th Precinct Community Council | Let your community policing issues be heard, at this monthly meeting where Chelsea residents can hear the latest crime stats, ask questions, and get public safety tips. The meeting is normally helmed by the Precinct’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Kevin J. Coleman; the Council president is Larry O’Neill. The Council meets on the last Wed. of the month, 7pm, at the 10th Precinct (230 W. 20th St. btw. 7th & 8th Aves.). For more information, call the Community Affairs Office, at 212-741-8226. The main number is 212-741-8211. On Twitter: ‪@NYPD10Pct. On Facebook: www.facebook.com/NYPD10PCT.

The Tribeca Film Festival: April 24-May 5 | A reliable source of compelling documentaries, world premiere feature films, virtual reality experiences, and special events, this festival, which began as way to bolster its namesake neighborhood after the events of 9/11, always has a strong presence in Chelsea. This year, the SVA Theatre (333 W. 23rd St. btw. 8th & 9th Aves.) hosts a number of notable screenings.

For more information on the 18th annual Tribeca Film Festival, and to order tickets, visit tribecafilm.com or call 866-941-3378. Matinee screenings are $12, evening and weekend screenings are $24, Tribeca Talks and Tribeca Immersive tickets are $40, and Tribeca Cinema360 tickets are $15. Discounted packages are available. Free Film Friday (free film screenings) is May 3. Twitter: twitter.com/tribeca. Facebook: facebook.com/tribeca. Instagram: instagram.com/tribeca. Hashtag: #Tribeca2019.

—By Scott Stiffler

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