

Matoma, the DJ behind hit song “False Alarm,” is hosting the weekend event, so get out there and lean into this quintessential summer activity.Īll About the Benjamins $100 Sundae at Serendipit圓 | Photo by Elena Vels The Ravel Hotel in Long Island City is throwing a poolside bash with a DJ table and plenty of opportunity to cool off, and limited general admission tickets are still up for sale (as well as a few high-price group areas). The Summer Club & Project 91 Present: MATOMA Oh, and it doubles as a fundraiser for the Writer’s Guild strike-during the night, fairytale characters will stage their own strike on behalf of the writers being replaced by “MagicMirrorGPT.” How very of the moment. Promising more than 10 musicians across two stages, “princesses gone wild,” a ball pit “moat,” and a “sexy Shrek” who’s down to grind, it has all the makings of a magical night out. The through line at Once Upon a Palooza-which combines games, art, music, dancing, and costumed characters-is that everything at the palooza somehow ties back to a fairytale theme. If you have a favorite French spot in town not listed here, check in and see what they’ve got in store this weekend-you might be surprised!

On Sunday, the French Institute’s Bastille Day block party is one of the biggest local celebrations, with live entertainment, a film screening, French market, and more. And that evening, the new Prospect Heights bistro Petite Patate from chef Greg Baxtrom is hosting a mime from 5 pm–6 pm and a pétanque tournament at 6 pm to spice up their already flavorful offerings.
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Also on Friday at Fouquet’s, a pastry cart will provide free treats on a first-come, first-served basis from 9 am to noon, as well as adding new menu items, playing French music, serving popsicles on the rooftop, and screening Ratatouille in the on-site cinema. On Friday at Le Dive, enjoy a live jazz band from 5:30 pm-7 pm while cocktails and bites like oysters and Toulouse Sausage are served on the patio. If you appreciate unique art forms and unusual entertainment, this is the time to scratch the itch.īastille Day, the national day of France, is a fun opportunity to live out your Francophile era. Part performance, part musical event, the multi-artist show showcases experimental puppetry troupe Poncili Creación and “world-building studio” Laser Days, also featuring audio-visual performances, underground music, and free jazz. “Quantum Piñata: A Deranged Talent Show of Doom” is an experience too unique to succinctly put into words.

Red Hook, $28 per advance ticket, $35 per day-of ticket Quantum Piñata: A Deranged Talent Show of Doom When you’re not watching a show, browse the many vendors’ offerings and look out for spots to pick up beer, wine, and other beverages for the stroll. The Go Africa Carnival in Harlem aims to celebrate African, Caribbean, and African American cultures through one grand street festival, complete with three performance spaces that’ll host music, dance, and art throughout the day, simultaneously highlighting fashion from various regions in Africa and the Caribbean. This will be the Contemporary Arab Cinema festival’s fifth year at BAM, highlighting a variety of compelling storylines set in different nations-check the screening schedule and see which draws you in most. The Brooklyn Academy of Music is screening 12 new films, each created by Middle Eastern and North African filmmakers, over the next week, with six screenings happening this weekend alone. Fort Greene, $16 for adults, $11 for seniors and children
