Date:Weekends through October 5th Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm (until 7 on Sundays) Location: Governor's Island Cost: Free
There's no better way to spend a nice fall weekend then romping around
Governor's Island. The ferry is free, the admission is free, and you get a great view of my favorite of all the Waterfalls. Plus, all this month you get to check out the 4heads Collective's First Annual Governors Island Art Fair. "Sound installation, outdoor sculpture, and portraits created on site are just a few of the artistic items of interest awaiting visitors" tot this fair organized entirely by artists. Over 40 of New York City’s best independent artists unite on the island for the affair, showcasing hundreds of new works. Full details here.
BONUS: We just got word that there are free bikes on the island all weekend... details below...
From September 19 through September 21, visitors can come out to Governors Island to borrow a bike for free for up to one hour. Bikes are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. The first 250 visitors each day will also be given a free kite to fly on the Island's Parade Ground. "The combination of free bikes and safe space for cycling is helping Governors Island break all records," says Paul Steely White, Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives. "Sponsoring free bikes has helped us promote bicycling like never before."
"Free Bike and Kite Weekend is a tremendous opportunity for New Yorkers and visitors to experience more than four miles of car-free cycling at the center of New York Harbor," said Leslie Koch, President of the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation. "We are grateful to Transportation Alternatives for providing this wonderful program for all of Governors Island's visitors."
Date: Saturday, September 20th Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Bartel-Pritchard Circle (intersection of Prospect Park West and Prospect Park Southwest) Cost: Free
There's just something so punk about country in the city. TheBrooklyn Country Fair returns today to provide a welcome escape from the New York hustle with Tye Dying, Pie Eating Contests, Free Apples, Food from Park Slope restaurants (not free), and live music from Balthrop, Alabama, The Birdhive Boys, and Rocketship Park. Plus, this year they forgo the indoor venue for a lovely day in the park! All AGes.
Date:Saturday, September 20th Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Various Cost: Free
Everyone loves free ice cream (except maybe the lactose intolerant but I bet they still love it anyway). The good folks at Carvel help curb your cream cravings today with a free little rounder cone in honor of Customer Appreciation day. And if you want to step it up, you can get a small soft serve for a mere 59¢. Click here to find the shop nearest you!
Date: Saturday, September 20th Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Movements Afoot (151 West 30th St. Room 200) Cost: Free with RSVP (email or call 212-904-1399)
As fall approaches and we trade in those bathing suits for fuzzy sweaters, its easy to start packing on the points. So if your looking to keep that summer body, why not try some core building Pilates. Check out this free class from the folks at Movements Afoot to learn about all the below the belt exercises that will lift your butt and sculpt your core.
Date:Saturday, September 20th Time: 2:00pm & 5:00pm Location: Washington Sq Park (University Pl. and Washington) Cost: Free
I accidentally caught these folks in Coney a few weeks back and, I have to say, its quite a show... New York needs more impromptu street circuses (is that the plural of circus?)... "Founded in 1989 and performing for free in the city parks since 1994 Circus Amok brings to New York City's diverse neighborhoods, streets, and playing fields free, provocative, entertaining public art that addresses the contemporary social justice issues that touch New Yorkers -- immigration, public schools, affordable housing, healthcare access, police brutality, the environment, and the war in Iraq." Their newest creation, "Sub-Prime Sublime," kicks off today and tackles the nationwide morgage debacle as it's topic. Video and more dates/locations below.
Date: Saturday, September 20th Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Location: ITM Lounge (463 W Broadway bet. Houston and Prince) Cost: Free
Halloween comes a little early this year as MF Gallery kicks off their annual Halloween Art Show and Horror Film Festival tonight. The opening will feature lots of spooky-centric art, horror films projected on the big screen, and DJ Justin playing a Death Metal Soundtrack. Anyone in costume will receive a free drink. All Ages.
Date: Monday, October 20th Time: 7:00pm Location: Barbés (376 9th St. at 6th Ave, Park Slope, Brooklyn) Cost: Free
The Brooklyn Independent Cinema Series continues this evening with a both a feature length and short film. The program starts with Meghan O'Hara's experimental documentary "Bloodsucker" which takes a unique look at the collateral damage caused by California's massive foreclosure crisis. Then, Brooklyn filmmaker Ilya Chaiken's "Liberty Kid" presents a powerful character study set in the streets of Brooklyn. Mainly filmed in a five block section of East Williamsburg - where many of the actors and extras came from - Liberty Kid is a great piece of Brooklyn independent cinema. The film is a surprising and subtle story about two young men trying to survive after losing their Statue of Liberty jobs due to 9/11. 21+
Date: Saturday, September 20th Time: 7:00pm (6:30 doors) Location: Powerhouse Arena (37 Main St, DUMBO) Cost: Free, $10 suggested
Short films from the Galway Fleadh Festival, live acoustic sets from Mark Geary, Mundy and Colin Smith (Mr. North), and three hours of free PBR are on board for this years annual Wee Craic Festival, a one-night celebration of Celtic offerings. Plus, Jet Blue will be giving away a free flight to SXSW.. woo hoo.
Date: Saturday, September 20th Time: 10:00pm Location: Powerhouse Arena (37 Main St, DUMBO) Cost: Free
Soul Imperial and special gueset Witnes take over Park Slope's Royale tonight for all your favorite dance jams. Best option hands down in the slope for a dance party (or just to get away from the babies.) 21+
Music, art, food and drink come together at Liberator Magazine's Live From Planet Earth event. "Live, From Planet Earth is a community space that encourages our community's creative genius to form collective visions. Here we witness the growth of that genius, we collaborate to manifest those visions and we are challenged to be more creative. In this space genuine fun is encouraged, pretentiousness is played out and creative expression is used as a tool to help preserve humanity."
Date: Saturday, September 20th Time:9:00pm Location: The Delancey, downstairs (168 Delancey St at Attoney) Cost: Free
Jump, jive, and wail your way over to the Delancey tonight for their 50s/60s dance party, Hot Rocks. Featuring retro-rock all night long plus free PBR from 12-1. There's even 2 for 1 wells from 9-10 for you early birds. 21+
Date: Saturday, September 20th Time: 10:00pm Location: Hookah Bar (160 N 4th St, W'burg) Cost: Free
Local heroes The American Dream Team, VDRK, Bradley D, and Peter Jay all bring electro beats to this W'burg hookah bar tonight. There's a Sparks power hour from 11 til gone so bring your neon orange game face. Oh, and its an 18+ affair but there's a $5 cover for those of you under the drinking age.
Those crazy Kids with Snakes are joined by guest DJ KIDindie and fueled by a Jameson open bar (10:30-11:30) tonight for their seventh edition of Jump Off. Expect... well... who knows. Mischief, mayhem, rock tinged beats? Good times for sure. 21+
