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2010 World Cup at the Brass Monkey

The Brass Monkey has announced that they are the "2010 World Cup Headquarters". All World Cup games will be airing live at the Brass Monkey from June 11th to July 11th, which has 2 floors of bars, a roof deck, and great BBQ food.
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Anders Larson-Toich Foundation Fundraiser

Thursday, June 10th is the second annual benefit fundraiser to help aid young cancer patients enjoy their lives and future's.
Enjoy art by 35+ artists, free beverages, live music, and a raffle to help benefit a worthwhile cause. Located at 169 10th Avenue and 20th Street, right up 10th Avenue from the Meatpacking District.
For more info: ALT Foundation

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Design Week Coverage

Check out New York Magazine's photo gallery and overview of Design Week-- including many of the exhibits we hosted here in the MPD. New York Design Week occurs the 2nd week every May, during the ICFF at the Jacob Javits Center.
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NY Design Week 2010

The ICFF and Design Week is upon us, with the Meatpacking Design 2010 events starting Thursday May 13th.
Enjoy design installations, cocktail parties, product launches, and more throughout the weekend. Be sure to check out our must see events, and get info on all installations and events happening in the neighborhood here.
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The Lipstick Portraits

Check out the MPD's own Michael Angelo's photos on display at the 401 Gallery:
MARK SELIGER’S 401 PROJECTS to present
photographer and beauty industry expert
MICHAEL ANGELO’s “THE LIPSTICK PORTRAITS”
a photo exhibition featuring influential personalities in fashion, film, and philanthropy
to benefit THE SOMALY MAM FOUNDATION
on view May 8 through May 23, 2010, Tuesday through Sunday, 12 to 6 PM"When they first arrive they don't feel like children. If they were in a brothel they had to have a lot of
make-up on. When you take all of the make-up off they smile. They become children again."
-Somaly MamThe 401 Gallery is located at 401 West Street in Manhattan and is open Tuesday - Sunday, 12-6pm.