Ain't Nothin' But a Beach Party

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Date: Sunday, August 17th
Time: 1:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Water Taxi Beach (2 Bordon Ave, LIC)
Cost: Free

NYC House music legends Marlon D and Jellybean Benitez bring their feel vibes (a la their Ain't Nothin' But a House Party events) to the Water Taxi Beach today. This is a great, rare chance to catch these two classic spinners for free along with special guest, DJ Spinna. 21+

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L.E.S. Fashion Flipside

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Date: Sunday, August 17th
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Orchard between Rivington and Stanton
Cost: Free admission

"L.E.S. Fashion Flipside turns Orchard Street into the Lower East Side’s nabe-centric answer to uptown’s Fashion Week all with sustainable, eco-friendly and vintage clothing for men and women. Come down to Rivington & Orchard on August 17th to see the Lower East Side’s hottest boutiques put their best pump forward!"

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Aesop Rock at the McCarren Pool

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Date: Sunday, August 17th
Time: 2:00pm
Location: McCarren Park Pool (780 Lorimer Street, W'burg)
Cost: Free

It's the second to last pool party and this one's no joke. Warming things up are noise-rocker's Panther and FreeNYC favorites Chin Chin, followed by Def Juxian, Aesop Rock kicking some conscious , abstract lyrics over freaked out beats. My favorite show of the series and, for real, make sure you catch Chin Chin... they kill it every time. And be sure to check out Chin Chin, again, along with El-P on the tables at the after party.

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Summerstage: Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings

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Date: Sunday, August 17th
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Central Park SummerStage (Directions)
Cost: Free

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings are one of those bands that I will go see every time they play. Their "throw-back soul" vibe is straight up, feel good, fun music. For those of you unfamiliar, the Dap Kings have recently been moonlighting as Amy Winehouse's backup band and are as instrumental in her vintage sound as was Mr. Ronson. Of course, Ms. Winehouse has nothing on the soul queen herself, Sharon Jones. Now in her 50s this vocal powerhouse is as contemporary as ever. Tonight they close out this seasons Summerstage with fellow Brooklyn soul/funk masters Menahan Street Band and Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens. All Ages.

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Silent Rave!

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Date: Sunday, August 17th
Time: 5:25pm
Location: Union Square (14th Street and Broadway)
Cost: Free

Continuing the very successful traditions of Silent Disco and Mobile Clubbing, Union Square welcomes Silent Rave New York. Everyone needs to bring their own ipod and head phones to keep the silent rave alive all night long.

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