One of downtown's newest literary landmarks, the Last Bookstore is a cavernous space housed in an old bank building. It houses a wide variety of books plus vinyl records and a coffee shop. Read more.
Rumor has it touching the toes of the two 30-foot-high statues known as the Winged Figures of the Republic may lead to a prosperous day. Tip: Use all 10 fingers to rub all 10 toes. Read more.
“Interwoven Globe: The Worldwide Textile Trade”: “The show is more than a landmark in the study of decorative arts—it’s a model of how museums can deploy their collections in context.” Through Jan 5. Read more.
Hilton Als on Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori’s adaptation of Alison Bechdel’s “Fun Home”: “They’re aiming to showcase what we all share in: the exigencies of being human.” Through Nov. 3 Read more.
“One night, a bartender…was asked to name her favorite thing on the menu. For just a moment, her face softened and she lit up: ‘The meat dumplings are fantastic.’” Read more.