Having trouble seeing the light at the end of the tunnel this finals week? Here’s a few things to look forward to in the city this summer!
May 7: The Weeknd’s Free Spring Concert (8AM)
The ever mysterious Abel Tesfaye will be performing at 8AM at Rockefeller Center. It’s advised to arrive as early as possible as entrance is first-come, first-served! The show is courtesy of the Today show and part of their summer concert series!
Follow the link for more Today show concerts: http://www.today.com/popculture/today-summer-concert-series-2015-see-ful…
May 12: Haagen-Dazs Free Cone Day (4PM-8PM)
“Visit your local participating Haagen-Dazs Shop during the promotion for a complimentary scoop of decadent ice cream, sorbet or gelato!”
May 16: Body Painting Art & Music Festival (10PM-4AM)
This secret location of this event is to be announced the week of!
“Come and explore the most amazing and highly cherished work of body painters. Hit the dance floor as we take you across the world with some fun and unique DJ’s that will offer up new sounds. Get painted with your friends, choose designs, and standout. Come and see beautiful art if you’re not up to participating, it’s an event for your eyes and imagination. You’re going to be locked in a world of art and beauty.”
Purchase tickets here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-body-painting-art-music-festival-tickets…
May 29: Rooftop Films: This Is What We Mean By Short Films (8PM-3AM)
Located at Industry City Rooftops in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, at 8PM the doors open with live music up until the 9PM screening time. The after party is sponsored by New Amsterdam Vodka!
Purchase your $15 here or at the door: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooftop-films-this-is-what-we-mean-by-short…
June 1: Taste of Times Square Food Festival (5PM-9PM)
At the crossroads of the world (46th St between Broadway and Ninth), admission will be free, but you have to purchase “taste tickets” worth $1 each. Food will be sold at rates of $1-$6. One Andrew Jackson and you’ve got yourself an awesome taste test adventure with drinks in the city after!
Facebook link event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/976229902401772/
June 6: Renegade Craft Fair (11AM-6PM)
Visit East River State Park in Brooklyn for a showcase of the best independent craft makers on this side of Hipsterville! Guaranteed to be great place to find cute knick-knacks!
Facebook event link here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1424710454491433/
June 13: Bubble Battle NYC 2015 (6PM-8PM)
Take some friends with you to Union Square with bubble toys, bubble generators, bubble solution, and plenty of AA batteries! The theme is PARTY BOAT! No admission needed!
Facebook event link here: https://www.facebook.com/events/982900388395336/