Get ready for another hot and sweaty weekend, New York City.
We barely made it out alive of the heat dome, and now those of us who made it out are still stuck with another weekend of ridiculously high temperatures.
When are we ever gonna catch a break, huh, Mother Nature?
At least the weekend is still bumpin' with plenty of events to hit up.
Get up and hit the streets instead of sticking your head in the freezer all weekend.
We'll be pouring one out this weekend in hopes that this'll be the last sweaty as hell week we'll have to deal with this summer.
Thursday
Satisfy the artist in you by checking out some of the coolest abstract art Miami has to offer from the comfort of NYC.
The Miami Sessions will feature work by Michael J. Mcintosh from his residency at the Art Center of South Florida. Chill out, bring a bud, and check out some funky art.
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The artwork will be on display through the 30th, but come out tonight for a vibed out reception from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Snag your RSVP right here.
Friday
Bushwick Night Market Festival
Nothing like a little night market.
After the success of their first market, the Bushwick Night Market Festival is back at it again local vendors and live music. The Silent Barn will be hosting the market, and there'll be plenty of vendors, and even live art, to check out.
You were already going to sweat this weekend because of all the humidity, so why not sweat while getting in shape?
Sweat Fest is NYC's first ever health and fitness festival. There'll be live dance classes and workouts, along with vendors and speakers who specialize in health and wellness. The event is totally free, but to make sure you reserve your free stocked up swag bag you'll have to make sure you reserve a ticket.
Eat nYc - Bronx Food & Wine Festival
Now you can eat and drink all day for a good cause! The Bronx Food and Wine Festival on August 12th was put together to benefit the Food Bank for New York City.
Tickets are $75, but there’s an awesome deal going on right now where if you buy one ticket you can bring a friend for free. And, of course, there’s an option to donate to the Food Bank for New York City.
Saturday
City Summer Streets
It's the summer of water slides.
Sure, there'll be massive traffic in Manhattan this weekend because 60 blocks will become "shared streets" slow zone to accommodate for Summer Streets, but it's giving us the ability to slide down a 300 foot water slide in the middle of Manhattan, and that's a worthy price to pay.
It's finally here, your chance to get soaked in glitter powder while sliding down a black light slide.
A ticket to this event not only gets you down these awesome slides, but also guarantees you entrance to the rockin’ after party. Make sure you wear white so you can shine as bright as possible, and get down with their live DJ until the early hours.
This outdoor music festival is described as a collision between Berlin, Burning Man, and Bushwick... so obviously we're interested.
This massive outdoor music fest features five stages, and an awesome lineup of artists from around the world, including Gramatik, Klingande, and Claptone. Tickets are still available, so make sure you get yours now.
Everyone's favorite jazz celebration is back. There'll be classic cocktails, classic jazz, and plenty of folks dressed up in their favorite period appropriate outfits. Props to everyone who's getting decked out in this heat.
August 13th and 14th are the last Jazz Age Lawn Parties of this summer, so make sure to grab your ticket and your dance partner.
The NYC African Food Festival will feature some classic African restaurants, along with some of the new kids on the block, and of course some star chefs making appearances. There’ll also be cooking demos and cookbooks available for those who want to bring some of these flavors to their own kitchen.
The event goes from 12-8 p.m, and tickets range from $10 all the way to $2,500, so you can ball on a budget, or go all out depending on your mood. Buy your ticket here now, and make sure your stomach is empty and ready for all of these delicious eats.
Sunday
35th Annual Battery Park Dance Festival
Expand your horizons by checking out some of the best dance companies from around the world for free at Battery Park's Annual Dance Festival.
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You can sit on the bleachers, or in the grass and check out these new moves. This years festival will feature the US debut of several international companies from Austria, India, Romania, Germany, and Turkey.
There's nothing like farm to table - but what's even better is getting that organic freshness in your cocktail too. Secret Summer provides a unique cocktail and dining experience in Long Island City.
But don't worry about the trek over, they're providing free LYFT rides to the location. You'll be wined and dined in this years beautiful location, The Foundry, and try out some of the snazziest cocktails you've had in this city. Buy your ticket now while they're still around.
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