In the tradition of letterboxing, geocaching, and the days before weed carriers, Drop Spots is a website where people exchange gifts through hidden locations. After exchanging an item, or creating a new location, instructions are left on the website for others to follow. We checked out “The Green Pipe.”

“On Dean Street, between Franklin & Classon. Next to a door, with the number 983 spraypainted on it, there’s a double-spout green pipe sticking out of the building. Look inside! (it’s on the North side of the street)”

We were disappointed. The pipe was empty and our Gumby action figure, a gift to exchange, was far too big to comfortably leave behind. You can check out the map to find drop spots in your neighborhood or to create your own.

Also check out, A Salute to Weed Carriers, celebrating the invaluable service of entourages everywhere.

Face it, you’ve grown comfortable pacing a line between your apartment, work, and the liquor store. This weekend, break with your routine, turn the streets into a playground, and explore the city with Conflux, the New York City festival of modern psychogeography. “Conflux is the annual New York festival for contemporary psychogeography, the investigation of everyday urban life through emerging artistic, technological and social practice.” Guy Debord, the situationist who coined psychogeography, admits it has a “rather pleasing vagueness,” so don’t feel bad if you’re confused. Just check out the extensive schedule, and find something to do. The liquor store will be there when you get back.

Photo of the Tide and Current Taxi by Marie Lorenz, an artist participating in the Conflux.