Free & Cheap in New York: Tues., May...

Free & Cheap in New York: Tues., May...

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Reality TV star Bethenny Frankel signs copies of her new book, 'Skinnydipping,' at Barnes & Noble.

TO BE QUITE FRANKEL. Bethenny Frankel, star of Bravo TVs Bethenny Ever After, will sign copies of her latest book, Skinnydipping, at Barnes & Noble. The novel follows Faith Brightstone, an aspiring actress who ends up working on a new reality TV show and has to choose between fame and love. 7 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble, 33 E. 17th St. (212) 253-0810.

GAME ON! Strand Bookstore presents Game Night. Participate in a riveting round of Scrabble and enter to win a Strand tote full of books. Popcorns and beverages will be served. 7 p.m. $ 20. 828 Broadway at 12th St. (212) 473-1452.

AS THE WORM TURNS. Learn about Wild, Wiggly Worms and the role these slimy creatures play in the garden at the New York Botanical Garden. In this hands-on event for families, feed worms and take home some nutritious compost for your backyard. 1:30 p.m. $ 8-$ 20. 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx. (718) 817-8700.

A LIFELONG 'OBSESSION.' Professor Lennard Davis will discuss his book, Obsession: A History; Enforcing Normalcy: Disability, Deafness and the Body, at the CUNY Graduate Center. He will trace the roots of the disease from demonic possession to a modern-day medical problem. 6 p.m. Free. 365 Fifth Ave. at E. 35th St. (212) 817-7000.

WHAT A MAROON! PJ Morton, keyboardist and vocalist for Maroon 5, hits the stage for a solo performance at the Highline Ballroom. 8 p.m. $ 20. 431 W. 16th St. (212) 414-5994.

WITH A NAME LIKE SUCKERS. The Brooklyn indie band Suckers celebrates the release of their album, Candy Salad. 8:30 p.m. $ 12. Glasslands Gallery, 289 Kent Ave., Brooklyn. (718) 599-1450.

BRAINS AND BRONZE. Explore Antico: The Golden Age of Renaissance Bronzes at the Frick Collection. Its a new exhibit dedicated to the acclaimed 15th-century sculptor Jacopo Alari Bonacolsi, and it will feature nearly 35 of his statuettes, reliefs and busts. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $ 10-$ 18. 10 E. 71th St. (212) 288-0700.

BABIES AT THE BIJOU. Screen The Lucky One, starring Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling, with your infant in tow, thanks to the Bumps Bring Your Baby Matinees. To accommodate the unique audience, there will be brighter lights, lower volumes and stroller parking at select AMC Theatre. For showtimes and theaters, see thebump.com.

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED. Check out Under the Influence: The Comics, an exhibit dedicated to pop culture, at the Lehman College Art Gallery. Itll explore how the masses embraced the fantasy and humor of cartoons and the funnies, especially in the 1930 and 40s. 250 Bedford Park Blvd., Bronx. (718) 960-8731.

BOOK BUDDIES. Children, from kindergarten to third grade, will share books with teens at East Elmhurst Library. 4 p.m. Free. 95-06 Astoria Blvd., Queens. (718) 424-2619.

HELP ME, RWANDA. Watch Grey Matter, the story of a filmmaker who borrows money from a loan shark to finance his picture about Rwandan genocide. Directed by Rivu Rhorahoza, the movie is in Kinyarwanda and French with English subtitles. 6:30 p.m. Free. Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn. (718) 230-2100.