Renegade Crafts!

First off, anything entitled with the word 'renegade' conjurs crazy images in my head, add that to 'crafts' and 'McCarren park' and in my mind there are Williamsburg-hipster-rebels hiding behind trees weaving baskets. In reality though, this first annual Renegade Craft Fair is a two day event, featuring over "150 crafty superstars." Now, the crafts may well be to costly to purchase for my overpriced Brooklyn abode, but its fun to go look and get inspired by all the cool stuff people create.

Date: June 25th and 26th
Time: 10:30am to 5pm
Location: McCarren Park, N. 12th and Bedford, Williamsburg
Cost: Free

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Hundred Wheels of Death

Bike dudes are tough, or at least they name their events like they are. This Saturday is the Brooklyn Bike Brawl out in Red Hook. All bike clubs, city riders, bike owners alike are invited to come ride and play.

"On the weekend before the final world championship race, bicycle gangs from all across america will converge on neutral turf in the neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn. There, in front of the cranes and shipping yards, on one of the last true pieces of nyc waterfront, they will begin to trash their homemade frankenstein bikes in a free day of bike game blitz. There will be madness, blood and insane bikes for everyone to ride, and events for the stronger and crazier of you to join. Events that will include; flaming barenuckle tallbike jousting of death, the most hellish allmighty footdown, (drunk guy favorite) the bike toss, and MANY MORE!"

And because Brooklyn Brewery knows that crazy people with bikes more than anything need beer, they will be handing out free ones! After party continues at local spot, The Hook.

Date: Saturday, June 25th
Time: Noon to Dark
Location: Browne & Imlay on the waterfront Red Hook, Brooklyn
Cost: Free

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David Pajo (Slint) at East River Amphitheatre

This will be ERMP's second show of the summer featuring grizzly bear (ambient folk-pop), soft circle (rhythmic, experimental work), and miighty flashlight (low-key, electronically augmented folk). Oh, and did we mention that ex-Slint frontman David Pajo is headlining the day. Yeah, thats kind of important (sweet... sweet... Kentucky love).

Date: Saturday, June 25th
Time: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Venue: East River Ampitheatre (click for directions)
Cost: Free

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A Mermaid A Day...

"The Mermaid Parade is a completely original creation that is that nation's largest art parade and one of New York City's greatest summer events...The Mermaid Parade celebrates the sand, the sea, the salt air and the beginning of summer, as well as the history and mythology of Coney Island, Coney Island pride, and artistic self-expression. The Parade is characterized by participants dressed in hand-made costumes as Mermaids, Neptunes, various sea creatures, the occasional wandering lighthouse, Coney Island post card or amusement ride, as well as antique cars, marching bands, drill teams, and the odd yacht pulled on flatbed...Each year, a different celebrity King Neptune and Queen Mermaid rule over the proceedings..."

Click here for the full day's line up and parade route.

Date: Saturday, June 25th
Time: 2pm
Location: Begins at Astroland, Coney Island
Cost: Free

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Summerstage: 20th Anniversary Dance Party

Tortured Soul, Lady Alma, and Rich Medina continue the Body and Soul tradition of bringing an all out dance party to Summerstage. Check the site for full bios

Date: Saturday, June 25th
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: Summerstage, Rumsey Playfield
Cost: Free

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Giant Robot Grand Opening!

Giant Robot is coming to NYC! For the past several years, Giant Robot has been one of my staple stop offs on west coast visits. the store is filled with fantastic toys and books and the gallery, GR2 features some of the best west coast up-and-coming art. Now they are heading right to our hometown and I can only hope they bring more of the same. Check out the opening for their first exhibit by Eishi Takaoka tonight. Afterparty at Morrissey Park

Date: Saturday, June 25th
Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Venue: Giant Robot NY (437 E. 9th Street between 1st and A)
Cost: Free

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Walkeasy

Sonny Ray is back again this month with his classic brand of Disco-Funk, hip-hop, rare groove, and all other dancefloor delights. Come early, stay late... its Saturday and all.

Date: Saturday, June 25th
Time: 10:00pm
Venue: Loreley (7 Rivington Street)
Cost: Free

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Gumbo Funk

"What is "Gumbo Funk?" Allow yourself to be introduced properly when this left-field DJ lineup breaks down the barriers between funk and crunk, between all things hype and hopping from the first world to the third and outward into the bumpisphere. Get there early for free SPARKS (and $3 Buds) and sweat through the summer night whilst getting your dirty groove on. Free Via t-shirt and Bastardjazz giveaways, new mix CDs for the first 100 in the door"

Date: Saturday, June 25th
Time: 10:00pm
Venue: Bar Eleven (152 Orchard Street)
Cost: Free

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