THURSDAY
Eurocup Quarterfinals
6/30 poland v portugal, 3-5pm- watch at keg + lantern in greenpoint, i.e. little poland. or raizes, portugese outpost also in greenpoint. watch at one of these places and get in fights.
Dinner Party #11 by the Brooklyn Brewery,
we are a city of elusive communal dinner parties that range from the totally obscure to the purely magical but no matter what type, you get an exclusive look at the amazing foods that keep this city energized and inspired and more often than not, the people who make them. You’re invited to a 6-course dinner Thursday night at the former Pfizer Building now turned communal artisan kitchen for a 6 course meal with beer pairings and chance to interact with the best artisan food influencers in Brooklyn. tickets, $70 (limited amount released today!) 6-9pm, 630 flushing ave.
Mccarren Hotel Rooftop Pool Party, Greenpoint.
one night only, but that night happens to occur every month. this is your warm up for fourth of july weekend- test out your poolside drinking charm atop the mccarren park hotel overlooking- you guessed it- mccarren park. get down to dj sets from brooklyn’s own the so so glos and bikes in the kitchen while you get up to no good. 10pm-2am, free.
Paul de Jong at National Sawdust, Williamsburg.
the sound and experience of paul de jong is so uniquely captivating that it’s nearly impossible to describe. see and hear him Thursday night at brooklyns most acoustically progressive venue, national sawdust. tickets $15, $18 day of. show 1030-130am, 80 N 6th st,
On the Rise + Salt Cathedral at Le Poisson Rouge, Manhattan.
i’d love to preserve my love for salt cathedral for just one week but they keep popping up so prevalently it’s hard not to let it keep shaking out. they play LPR tonight with on the rise, and you should go see them. because this is one of only 2 reasons to cross the river this weekend, and the other doesn’t rock out nearly as hard as these guys do. be smart. tickets, $10. 158 bleecker st. Le Poisson Rouge- choose your poisson.
Brooklyn Oenology 10 Year Anniversary Retrospective, Williamsburg.
it’s hard to believe that any business in north brooklyn has been here for 10 years other than irene’s, but brooklyn oenology is celebrating its 10 year anniversary thursday with the opening party for a retrospective that will be up … come by to see a creative perspective on their decade-long existence by perusing jen ferguson’s inventive wine labels over the years and enjoy a few glasses while you do. 209 wythe ave.
FRIDAY
Eurocup Quarterfinals
wales v belgium, 3-5pm- watch at banter bar, williamsburg, as close to welsh as you can get in bk. and of course know that you’ll never walk alone.
Brooklyn Cyclones, Fireworks, and America-ness, Coney Island.
fourth of july, fireworks, baseball, hotdogs, beers. they are nearly inseparable, but unless you want to pay half your rent, going to a mets or yankees game this weekend is out of the question. head out to coney island to see the brooklyn cyclones friday, sat, or sunday this weekend to enjoy baseball with a smalltown feel, plus an impressive fireworks show everynight and (nearly) the cheapest beers in the borough. schedule and tickets here. brooklyn cyclones- get twisted.
Young Adult Friction at Over the Eight, Williamsburg.
what’s the rub, you can’t get down with the shitty top 40 pop techno you hear all over the city? drag yourself on over the eight in williamsburg friday night for an indie/alt dance party that is guaranteed to smooth out all of that roughness you got. and maybe create a little heat.10pm-2am, 594 union ave.
National Nacho Day at The Diamond, Greenpoint.
say what?! you already know that the diamond has one of the most unique rotating bar schedules in brooklyn- let’s add to it this pop-up from el jefe’s nachoria the first friday of every month and you pretty much have friday plans taken care of. the only issue? there will 4 uniquely-curated nacho creations. and you have two hands. figure.it.out… or have a friend lend you a hand. 730-11pm, 43 franklin st. cash in your chips, call it a win.
Free Rinsed Party on the Roof, Output, Williamsburg.
rinse off friday night on the rooftop at output with brooklyn’s best party group. these guys throw a killer party, and rarely ever for free, or not in a stuffy warehouse. get a little higher on the output rooftop with Dan Wender, Blacky II and Sophia MA spinning deep house beats all evening. 5-10pm, free, 74 wythe ave output- you have to put out to get in.
SATURDAY
Eurocup Quarterfinals
germany v. italy, 3-5pm- watch at radegast, williamsburg, not quite german but it is a beer garden with wide international (esp. european) appeal.
Party Like It’s 1999 at The Bell House, Gowanus.
mmm, 1999. things were different then. we were different then. a bit younger but not nearly as cool (right?). let’s all celebrate by dancing to some groovy 90s tunes and leaving room for the holy spirit in between. free, 249 7th st,10pm saturday night at the bell house– i’ll be there with bells on. and my white keds. with the L and R written in the soles. and the wrong feet smushed atop them.
PS1 summer warmup
This LIC summertime party institution also has a permanent residency on my weekend guide, from now through labor day. so i recommend checking the schedule and either choosing based on the tunes or your own availability (this is not a “oh i have a few hours, i’ll check it out” kind of affair. it will take all of your saturdya and at least 3/4 of the mental space of your sunday. and it will all be worth it.) schedule, here. heat em up, eat em up.
AND don’t forget to check out the tent of secrets, located in the back of the arboretum in the sculpture garden.
Spice World Singalong and Costume Party, Videology, Williamsburg.
there is nothing you can say to me that will convince me that you don’t want to do this. come on- you know that on saturdays you have your own private spice world singalong and dress-up-sesh, so why not do it among fellow brooklynites saturday night at videology? you have no reason, baby. baby spice. 7pm at videology, 308 bedford ave. sugar and nice and everything spice(girls) you so wannabe here.
YOU ARE HERE, Dance Party in a Maze, Queens.
are you kidding me? it’s like you never really have to grow up when you live in new york. i was getting worried that i’d never have the chance get lost in a maze (that wasn’t a maize maze) and be able to use the infallible maze-escape trick i know (ask me what it is.), and here lands the dopest dance party-art installation you’ll find this weekend. $10, multiple time slots. get yours and get lost.
SUNDAY
Eurocup Quarterfinals
france v. iceland 3-5pm- watch at berry park, williamsburg- the best soccer bar in brooklyn. This might not be the most intense game but the Icelandic has an amazing story and also this guy. and the French have… well you know- him. You’ll want this playing it’s many screens and as loud as possible.
Free Yoga in Prospect Park, Prospect Heights.
if you wake up this early on Sunday’s, I want to shake your hand. make good use of that spooky hour before brunch opens with some free yoga in prospect park. I’ll be shavasanawing in my bed. likely in a precarious pose. with my shoes on. (shut up), 10-11am. free.
Mister Sunday, Nowadays, Long Island City.
a summertime brooklyn institution. this isn’t what non-brooklynites indulgently refer to as “Sunday Funday”. no no no. this is not for the weak at hearts who boast about their residual rose headaches around the keurig machine, proudly bouncing slightky on the low pile grey office carpet wearing their smart ballet flats on Monday morning. this is for you, brave heart. mister sunday would like to tip his hat slightly and extend his hand to shake yours and then never ever let go. dig? tickets, $20, found here. 56-06 cooper ave, 3-9pm.
Doubles Shuffleboard Tourney at the Diamond, Greenpoint.
everyday you’re shufflin- but especially on sunday. at the diamond. with your boo. doubles shuffleboard tourney at the diamond- $6/entry, the diamond matches your contribution, total goes to the winner. 730pm, 43 franklin st. the diamond- where literally nothing shines, and that’s ok.™
MONDAY
Beats + BBQ Star Spangled Boogie 2016, LP ‘n Harmony, Williamsburg.
soulful dance music, barbecue, and you (nothing more to say- just go.). at lp ‘n harmony in williamsburg. 3-10pm, free. more info here, 683 grand st. because these colors don’t run but they damn well boogie.
The Beach Boys, Coney Island Ampitheater, Coney Island.
a pillar of american music, summertime, and good vibes. if you missed brian wilson at northside fest, what the hell were you doing instead? i’m serious, leave it in the comments section. wouldn’t it be nice if you had another chance? well kiddo, head out to coney island monday to see all the members of the band sans brian wilson (he’s mad at you) on the ampitheater right along the iconic boardwalk. show starts at 7pm, tell your old man you’re going to the library and get tickets start at $15 and can be purchased here. you little surfer girl you.
best places to chill for the fourth
the backyard at Mulholland’s, Williamsburg.
just look at this image and ask no questions.
312 grand st.
Moonlight Mile, Greenpoint.
no one does america’s day like this bourbon mecca in north greenpoint. i was there for hours last independence day, liberating myself with 1/2 price negronis and staying grounded with free burgers, dogs, and doritos. yep. go there.
200 franklin ave.
Americana Mondays at The Federal Bar, Williamsburg.
this happens every monday, but if it’s on america’s day… well. you should be there.
367 metropolitan.
Berry Park’s Rooftop, Williamsburg.
$20 drink and food specials, djs all night, and a great spot to see the show.
4 berry st.
South St Seaport, Lower Manhattan.
your other reason to cross the river this weekend. their doing a food and music and drinks and all kinds of other things festival on monday, and smorgasburg will be there so you won’t be too scared.
best places to watch the ‘works
northern territory
bk barge bar
wythe hotel
transmitter park
your rooftop
my rooftop
our rooftop.
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