Children's Day

Satisfy your inner Child (or your inner raver) or just hang with the little ones today at South Street Seaport. Gordon from "Sesame Street" hosts this star-studded, nonstop, fun-filled day including a special appearances by They Might Be Giants, Ralph’s World, Barney, Thomas the Tank w/ Driver Daniel, Maya and Miguel, Dora the Explorer, Schoolhouse Rock and more!

Date: Saturday, June 11th
Time: 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Venue: South Street Seaport, Pier 17
Cost: Free

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New York Mississippi Picnic

The theme for the 26th Annual New York Mississippi Picnic, taking place in Central Park's East Meadow, is “Delta Blues in The Big Apple”. Blues great "Big T" and an eclectic mix of other talent from the Magnolia state will provide musical entertainment for this year’s picnic. Catfish will not be available this year so make sure to bring your own food for a Southern dinner on the ground. There is no rain date for this event. [note: The Parks and Recs Page says there is no catfish being served but the nymspicnic.com one does so who knows if you will get some free food out of the deal or not]

Date: Saturday, June 11th
Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Venue: East Meadow, Central Park - enter the park at Fifth Avenue & 97th Street
Cost: Free

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Big Apple BBQ!!!

I LOVE the Big Apple BBQ. A few years back I was lucky enough to make some great friends from Kentucky who taught me what it means to eat good 'cue. Now, NYC has some fine restaurants but - like its mexican food - it just does not hold up to the true stuff. So once a year, the crew over a Blue Smoke take up a couple of NYC blocks and throw this big street festival full of beer, hogs, cracklin's, and all other delicious treats. Its a two day fest so you get to stuff your face all weekend. Check the site for full info. The event is free but the food costs money.

Date: Saturday, June 11th & Sunday, June 12th
Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Venue: Madison Square Park (Madison Avenue between 23rd & 26th)
Cost: Free to Enter

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Freewheeling

20 professional bikers perform a group “dance” on bicycles traveling a route from Canal Street, river to river. Bikers will re-create music composed for this project by David Homan incorporating bike sounds such as whistles, bells, spokes, and the rhythmic breathing and voices of the riders. Check site for full details.

Dates: June 11, 12, 18, 19
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Venue: Bike path at Rutgers Street between Cherry and South Streets.
Cost: Free

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It Doesn't Get Much Grimier Than This

Have you ever danced outside in the 90 degree heat of the summertime in NYC? Well, let me tell you, I have and it really doesn't get much grimier. I mean, I guess it could, if you added a couple of the UK's premier Grime DJs. Spend Saturday dancing your ass off in Tompkins Square Park at Heat Part 1, listeng to Benny Ill, Eddie Stats, Greg Poole, and DJ Dinesh. We're hoping since its called part 1, part 2 wont be too far behind.

Date: Saturday, June 11
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Location: Tompkins Square Park, Ave A and 7th
Cost: Free

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Real Music for Real People

Wow... what a way to spend your saturday night. Tortured Soul are one of the best live dance bands in the city right now and both Language and Medina can hold it down. I'm not familiar with the rest of the crew but judging by their partners in crime I am sure they can hold it down. Make sure to check out some of these folks again at summerstage. As for tonight...

Date: Saturday June 11th,
Time: 7:00pm - 2:00am
Venue: Drive- in Studios (443 W. 18th Street)
Cost: Free with RSVP

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