Time to catch up — you’ve got the city to yourself this weekend. (Look, ma, no reservations!)

EAT
Aurora SoHo
What: New offshoot of Williamsburg fave opened quietly with neighborhoody Roman accents.
Why: Crispy artichokes with mint, lobster with porcini and truffles, fennel pollen panna cotta, and sparkling malvasia.
When: Tonight for dinner sounds good.
Where: 510 Broome St., b/t Thompson St. & W. Broadway (212-334-9020).

SEE
Five Ballerinas in Manhattan
What: Jonathan Monk restages a ’70s performance on street corners in various hoods around town.
Why: Tutu cool to miss.
When: Starts Sun., 2-4 p.m. Thru June 2.
Where: Corner of Walker & Centre Sts. Check schedule for additional shows and locations.

Previews of Xanadu
What: A 90-minute musical recalling Ancient Greek muses at a roller disco.
Why: So you can buy these and these.
When: Ladies’ choice. Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.
Where: Helen Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St., b/t Broadway & Eighth Ave. (212-944-9450). Tickets online at telecharge.com.

Paprika
What: Trippy new anime thriller.
Why: CSI for the next generation.
When: Opens Fri.
Where: Angelika Film Center, 18 W. Houston St., at Mercer St. (212-995-2000); AMC Empire 25, 234 W. 42nd St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves. (212-398-3939).

HEAR
Mos Def
What: Hip-hop virtuoso’s charged lyrics and great beats at the new Highline space.
Why: Live chance to hear this native’s tongue.
When: Sat., doors open at 7 p.m.; show at 9 p.m.
Where: Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St., b/t Ninth & Tenth Aves. (212-414-5994).

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