The Weekend It List: Oct. 5-7

• Six years of planning. Three months of rehearsals. One thousand singers. Staging “The Mile-Long Opera: a biography of 7 o’clock” along the High Line sure hasn’t been easy, but the public can see this week if the extensive preparations have paid off.

  Several thousand visitors a night are expected to interact with singers selected from 40 choirs and beyond who will stand motionless and explore the meaning of 7 o’clock for three hours, while stationed along the High Line’s 1 1⁄2 -mile stretch.

  “Everyone is unique and everyone is a nut, but they have a story to tell and it’s up to you to determine how close you want to get,” said composer David Lang.

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• If you haven’t tried Guyanese food before, but enjoy the panoply of ethnic food that is New York City, chances are you’ll like it.

  The South American country’s strong cultural ties with the Caribbean, India, Africa and China, along with the six different ethnic groups that make up its population, contribute to a diverse cuisine that’s as familiar as it is unique. The Guyanese put their own twist on lo mein, make good use of cassava and plantains, and offer a wide range of curries, for example.

  But you don’t need to travel very far to experience Guyanese markets and home-cooked meals. Sybil’s in Richmond Hill has been cooking up pepper pot, chow mein, and baked treats and beverages since 1976 — remember to take a ticket if you want to be served. Or try Island Express in Flatbush, where you can sample this classic: a mix of braised beef, oxtail and cowfoot prepared in a sweet and slightly bitter sauce made of cassareep, ladled on top of a heaping portion of rice and peas.

  But what makes Guyanese food so good? Perhaps the authenticity. “It’s really home cooking. Everything is cooked from home and fresh. That’s what I think makes the difference,” said Gina McCarthy, Island Express owner.” data-id=”121420804″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/7883_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.21420804″/>

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