Jim Gaffigan Funny man Jim Gaffigan takes on fatherhood in his new book, “Dad Is Fat,” in which he discusses taking on life with five kids — both the joys and the horrors, as he describes it. The actor and comedian, probably best known for his riffs on Hot Pockets, will be at Barnes &amp; Noble Tribeca Thursday to sign copies of the book. (Thursday night, 6 p.m., FREE, B&amp;N Tribeca, 97 Warren St., 212- 587-5389, <a href="http://bn.com">bn.com</a>) 
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 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Festival Want to feel like you’re strolling the streets of a Greek island? Well, we can’t send you to Greece, but here’s your chance to get in the Greek spirit with food, music, dancing and children’s games this weekend at the West 91 Street Fair, sponsored by Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Proceeds from the street fair will be used to renovate the church and clock tower. (Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., FREE, W. 91 St. btwn West End Ave. and Riverside, 212-724-2070, <a href="http://www.annunciation-nyc.org/greek-festival">annunciation-nyc.org/greek-festival</a>) &nbsp;

Jim Gaffigan Funny man Jim Gaffigan takes on fatherhood in his new book, “Dad Is Fat,” in which he discusses taking on life with five kids — both the joys and the horrors, as he describes it. The actor and comedian, probably best known for his riffs on Hot Pockets, will be at Barnes & Noble Tribeca Thursday to sign copies of the book. (Thursday night, 6 p.m., FREE, B&N Tribeca, 97 Warren St., 212- 587-5389, bn.com) Street Fair Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Festival Want to feel like you’re strolling the streets of a Greek island? Well, we can’t send you to Greece, but here’s your chance to get in the Greek spirit with food, music, dancing and children’s games this weekend at the West 91 Street Fair, sponsored by Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Proceeds from the street fair will be used to renovate the church and clock tower. (Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., FREE, W. 91 St. btwn West End Ave. and Riverside, 212-724-2070, annunciation-nyc.org/greek-festival)

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