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DANCE

FLAMENCO FLAIR The Joyce SoHo presents a performance by the flamenco dancer Nélida Tirado, a Bronx native who trained in the classical style in Spain. Ms. Tirado dances the world premiere of "Delirio," a work commissioned by Harlem Stage/Aaron Davis Hall, an arts organization. The program features an appearance by a guest male artist and musical accompaniment by an ensemble of seven musicians who play original compositions. Through Sunday, 8 p.m., Joyce SoHo, 155 Mercer St., between Houston and Prince streets, 212-431-9233, $25 general, $22 students and seniors.

FAMILY

BIG FISH, SMALL POND The annual Macy's Fishing Contest at Prospect Park's Audubon Center has been held lakeside since 1947. The competition, this weekend, is open to children 15 and under, and prizes are awarded daily to youngsters who catch the greatest number of fish, as well as the biggest. A grand prize is given to the child who catches an extra-large fish, appropriately named R.H. Macy, which is tagged and released into the pond for the contest. All fishing is catch-and-release; equipment is provided free of charge or participants can bring their own. Groups of 10 or more must register in advance. Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Prospect Park, Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue entrance, Brooklyn, 718-287-3400, ext. 114, free.

MERRY MARIONETTES A puppeteer, Dan Butterworth, performs with his hand-carved marionettes at Brower Park as part of the Brooklyn Children's Museum's On-the-Go series. "Carnaval del Mundo," or "Carnival of the World," is a wordless production that encourages audience members of all ages to fully engage their imaginations. Mr. Butterworth has been a puppeteer for more than 20 years, and drew inspiration for his latest show from his travels throughout Asia, Mexico, Canada, Alaska, and other parts of America. Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Brower Park, between Brooklyn and Kingston avenues, Crown Heights, Brooklyn, 718-735-4400, free.

FESTIVALS

UPTOWN CHAPTER This year, the Harlem Book Fair celebrates its 10th anniversary by bringing more great reads and best-selling authors uptown. The three-day festival includes panel discussions hosted by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Topics range from do-it-yourself digital publishing and marketing to the literary legacy of the author James Baldwin. An outdoor festival on Saturday features a host of book vendors and activities geared toward young and adult readers. Friday through Sunday, times and locations vary; Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., West 135th Street, between Lenox Avenue and Frederick Douglass Boulevard, 212-348-1681, free. For complete information, go to qbr.com.

STREET FARE The East Side Summer Festival, a gathering of food, arts, and crafts vendors on Lexington Avenue, celebrates the best of the hot weather on Saturday. Visitors can sample international cuisines and choose among jewelry, embroidered clothing, and other items at the plethora of booths. Attendees from past years recommend the "mozzarepas," a mozzarella-filled variation of the South American arepa, which are made from fillings sandwiched between two halves of a corn-based patty. The festival takes place rain or shine. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lexington Avenue, between 42nd and 57th streets, 212-809-4900, free.

FILM

DESTINY FULFILLED Flora Gomes's musical "Nha Fala — My Voice, My Life, My Destiny" screens at sunset on Friday as part of the Films on the Green series. The movie follows a young girl in Cape Verde who yearns to sing as her neighbors do — music accompanies everyday happenings from breakups to government elections — but is forbidden by a family curse that promises death to any girl who dares to croon. When Vita meets and falls in love with a musician, her will is tested. The program, which includes samplings of barbecue during and after the screening, is presented by the cultural services department of the French Embassy and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Friday, 8:23 p.m., Morningside Park, 110th Street at Morningside Avenue, 212-439-1453, free.

DISCO MUSICAL The IFC Center hosts a midnight sing-along screening of "Xanadu" (1980). Audiences are invited to join in on the campy tunes from the film's soundtrack, which features songs by Olivia Newton-John and the Electric Light Orchestra. Ms. Newton-John plays Kira, a muse of the Greek god Zeus, who visits Earth disguised in 1980s gear to inspire a lonely artist (Michael Beck) who dreams of fame. Before the film, moviegoers are given lyric sheets and a grab bag with props. Friday and Saturday, midnight, IFC Center, 323 Sixth Ave. at 3rd Street, 212-924-7771, $13.50 general, $10.50 members.

FOOD AND WINE

DINING ON A DIME NYC Restaurant Week begins Monday, allowing diners to eat a three-course prix-fixe meal at participating restaurants for $24.99. Opening their tables through August 1 are many of New York's most acclaimed chefs, including Daniel Boulud of Bar Boulud and DB Bistro Moderne, Nobu Matsuhisa of Nobu, and David Burke of davidburke & donatella. The books fill quickly — advance reservations are recommended. Monday through Friday, August 1. For more information, go to nycvisit.com/restaurantweek.

TALKS

ELECTION LEGENDS A curator for the Museum of the City of New York, Thomas Mellins, leads a tour of the museum's latest exhibit, "Campaigning for President: New York and the American Election." The show explores the role of New York in American elections, from the 1789 inauguration of George Washington on Wall Street to the 2008 race. Mr. Mellins explains the legends and facts behind the rare, scandalous, and even humorous artifacts on display, which include a commemorative coat button from Washington's inauguration, a James Garfield oil lamp, a "Robert Kennedy for President" paper dress, and an original newspaper with the "Dewey Defeats Truman" headline. Saturday, 1 p.m., MCNY, 1220 Fifth Ave. at 103rd Street, 212-534-1672, $9 general, $5 for seniors and students, free for members and children.

THEATER

MASKED MAN The Moose Hall Theatre Company performs "The Curse of Capistrano" at Inwood Hill Park. The play dramatizes the story of El Zorro, the masked hero of 19th-century frontier California, who protects innocent townspeople from an oppressive government. The director, Ted Minos, adapted the script from the classic novel by Johnston McCulley. The performance is part of the Inwood Shakespeare Festival, which celebrates its ninth summer in the park. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m, Inwood Park Peninsula, enter at 218th Street and Indian Road, 917-918-0394, free.

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