The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, September 17

Tonight in New York City: Learn how to print works of art on fabric, feel like a true Friend by ordering coffee at the pop up Central Perk cafe, or find out what really happened on Gilligan's Island from one of the show's biggest stars. By Carly Petrone.

Sh*t Rough Emails with Paul Laudiero and Friends

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Ever wonder how bad emails can get? Let comedian and writer Paul Laudiero share some pretty horrendous ones at Housing Works tonight along with his funny friends. Ben Jurney (The New Yorker), Andy Ross (The Onion Network), Dan Wilbur (How Not To Read) and Jo Firestone (Punderdome 3000) will get up to read emails, some real and some too horrible to send. Want to read even more? Check out Sh*t Rough Drafts, the new book by Laudiero, which was published by Chronicle Books. Event starts at 7 p.m. Please RSVP here. https://www.facebook.com/events/261727137350358

Central Perk Pop Up Cafe

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Fans of the hit sitcom Friends can celebrate the 20th anniversary of the show by buying a cup of joe at Central Perk (the gang's go-to coffee shop). Until October 18th, you can stop by the pop up café for a cup of Eight O'Clock Coffee, grab a seat on the iconic orange couch, and wave hello to Gunther. Friends-themed merchandise will be available and weekly in-store performances will definitely be taking place (can someone say "Smelly Cat?"). Café is open until 8 p.m.

Dawn Wells

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Dawn Wells, everyone's favorite actress from Gilligan Island, will stop by Barnes & Noble tonight to talk about her new book entitled What Would Mary Ann Do?. Learn about the successful series, find out how Mary Ann would respond to changes in today's culture, or challenge yourself with some trivia questions. Event begins at 6 p.m.

Di Palo's Guide to the Essential Foods of Italy

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Find out more about Lou Di Palo and his family run business, Di Palo Selects on Grand St. tonight at the Tenement Museum. The little Italy shop owner will share the story of the relationships and community that form around a family run neighborhood establishment. He'll also bring tastes from his story and illy will have a complementary espresso bar. Buy his new book, entitled Di Palo's Guide to the Essential Foods of Italy, and receive 15% for those in attendance. The event is free and seating is first-come, first-served.

Lumi Printing Workshop

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Looking for a creative outlet? Head over to Story tonight and let Jesse Genet, founder of Lumi, teach you about his revolutionary new method for printing on fabric. During tonight's workshop you will learn how to use the sun to create wearable works of art. He will also explain how her Inkodye formula works with the sun and show best practices – from photo and shadow printing to a shibori-like sun fold print. Class starts at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Hello@ThisisSTORY.com.

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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.