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Next Saturday, October 24 a historical reenactment of questionable accuracy is taking New York by storm: the Marshmallow Civil War. You can participate by showing up at 3:00 pm on the dot at Brooklyn Banks, the park in Manhattan under the Brooklyn Bridge. The battle is BYO marshmallows and weaponry.
On Wednesday nights, head to the Cameo in Williamsburg for what NY Mag has called the city’s best stand up comedy. The show is free; there are no pesky drink minimums, and big-name comedians frequently make unannounced appearances (recent cameos include Zach Galifianakis, Todd Barry, and Aziz Ansari).
Head to the New Yorker Festival from October 1st to 3rd to catch a worthy range of discussions and performances by artists, actors and writers including Alec Baldwin, Steve Carell, Regina Spektor, Malcom Gladwell, and a panel featuring the SNL cast.
Head to Habana Outpost in Fort Greene for an end-of-summer evening with delicous cuban sadwiches, grilled corn, strong frozen drinks and free movies under the stars. They show a different movie every Sunday through October. This weekend it’s Kings of New York on September 20th.
Head to Fort Greene any Sunday this September to enjoy free music, workshops, performances, games and arts at Move About Myrtle. Myrtle Avenue between Hall and Clermont will be closed for pedestrians from noon to 6pm. On 9/5 and 9/12, Soul Summit DJs will spin from 3-6pm near Clermont. On the 19th, BAMcafe delivers featured artists, or check out the first ever bike/scooter/big wheel parade from Hall to Clermont on 9/26. For the full schedule of events, click here.
Grab brunch at Mercadito in the East Village then head over to Tompkins Square Park to hear free jazz from greats like Jimmy Scott and powerful newcomer Catherine Russell. When: Sunday, August 29th at 3:30pm. Where: Tompkins Square Park in the East Village. Getting there: Take the 4, 5 or 6 train to Astor Place [...]
Following the success of last year’s dumpster pool experiment in Brooklyn, the people over at Macro-sea are at it again. This year, Manhattanites can catch a break from the heat on Park Avenue between 40th and 41st streets.
What: The Big Lebowski, tonight at Movies with a View at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Every Thursday, check out a classic movie, outdoors, with dramatic views of downtown Manhattan. There’s a DJ starting at 6 pm, a Valet bike parking lot., and some serious food. Movie at dusk. Where: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1. Getting there: [...]
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