Artisan Market Wildflower Seed Give-Away
FreeNYC Event Flyer Date: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Fort Greene Park (DeKalb Avenue sidewalk perimeter starting at intersection of Washington Park)
Cost: Free
Fort Greene Park's Artisan Market is presenting a wildflower seed give-away for plants favored by foraging honey bees today. As I am probably one of the few who know about the worldwide colony collapse disorder in bees (nerd alert!), click here to learn more. "Thousands of seed packets are being provided by Haagen Dazs as part of their 'Help the Honey Bee' campaign. Local beekeeper, John Howe of Brooklyn Bee Apiary, will be on hand to offer advice and answer any questions you may have about bees and their role as part of our ecosystem."
Posted by Lindsay at 9:00 AM
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Make Music Day New York
FreeNYC Event Flyer Date: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 10:00am - 10:00pm
Location: Various
Cost: Free
Today is the second Make Music Day where "for one day, public space throughout the five boroughs – sidewalks, parks, community gardens, and more – will become impromptu musical stages, dance floors, and social meeting points. Thousands of amateur musicians, in every genre, will be able to play on the sidewalks for the biggest crowds of their lives. Professional musicians will be able to attract new audiences, who will come out from under their headphones to hear unfamiliar groups risk-free." You can check out the full schedule here. All Ages!
Posted by Chris at 10:00 AM
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Crane Street Studios
FreeNYC Event Flyer Date: Saturday, June 21st - Sunday, June 22nd
Time: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Crane Street Studios (46-23 Crane Street, LIC)
Cost: Free
Long Island City's Crane Street Studios are hosting an open studios weekend today and tomorrow with free tours, a silent art auctions, and live bands from 5pm - 9pm. Lots more on their site so get the details here. All ages.
Posted by Chris at 1:00 PM
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Chicken on the River
FreeNYC Event Flyer Date: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: The Yard (388 Carrol St, Gowanus)
Cost: Free
"The famous Dante and his famous chicken come canal-side -- he's bringing smorgasbord of underground artists and culinary treats to our Gowanus-front property. So munch on a tapas plate ($5) of yam-banana catfish, strawberry-blueberry beef brisket (tofu options abound!), apricot-pecan cabbage salad, roasted vegetable potato salad, sock-it-to-me nuggets and a complimentary dessert. And then lean back and watch NYC’s rising stars perform the newest sounds from the underground." With performances by Theophilus London, Ninjasonik, Liv Lraynge, Daru, Muhsinah, DJ Unruly G, & DJ ProbeDMS. 21+
Posted by Chris at 1:00 PM
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2008 Coney Island Mermaid Parade and Ball
FreeNYC Event Flyer Date: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Starts at West 10th and Broadway, Coney Island
Cost: Free
There are two great reasons to head out to Coney Island in the summer time and one of them is the Mermaid Parade. Its kind of like the entire East Village went on vacation together (via subway), met a bunch of circus freaks, and decided to have a party. "The Mermaid Parade pays homage to Coney Island's forgotten Mardi Gras which lasted from 1903 to 1954, and draws from a host of other sources resulting in a wonderful and wacky event that is unique to Coney Island. 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." More info here. All Ages.
Posted by Chris at 2:00 PM
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The Melting Pot by the Sea
FreeNYC Event Flyer Date: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Dreamland Pavilion Coney Island
Cost: Free
"One of New York City’s successful and long running soirees, The Melting Pot NYC [continues] its summer music series Coney Island stylee. The series of six features the global dance soul sounds of MPot resident DJs Kervyn Mark and Kamala." This afternoon features special guest Jeannie Hopper of Liquid Sound Lounge. Old Flyer, All Ages.
Posted by Lindsay at 3:00 PM
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The Best Party Ever
FreeNYC Event Flyer Date: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Richmond Shepard Theatre (309 E 26th St)
Cost: Free with RSVP at 212.684.2690
The Best Party ever is a "satirical Two Act Play about a Keg Party followed by an Office Party consisting of vignettes, sketches, and monologues. This show ignites onstage with a Congo Line in the First Act and a Bunny Hop in the Second Act." Normally, $21 to get in, tonight it's free for FreeNYC readers which sounds like the perfect pregame or post-BBQ activity. Be sure to RSVP and mention FreeNYC for the free admission. $4 beer and wine served. 21+
Posted by Chris at 5:00 PM
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Definitely Poetry at Summerstage
FreeNYC Event Flyer Date: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Summerstage, Central Park (map)
Cost: Free
Kokayi, Lemon, JLove Calderon, Will Power, and La Bruja bring an evening of live music and poetry featuring innovative and powerful spoken word artists, musicians and writers. More info here. All Ages.
Posted by Chris at 7:00 PM
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