June has gone by in a blink of an eye, but the month isn’t over yet.
Celebrate love, freedom to be you and pride, of course, with these amazing things to do in NYC.
From festivals and parties to stand-up comedy, cultural events your weekend is bound to be a good time.
Friday, June 22nd
Gianmarco Soresi Headlining Stand Up NY (236 W 78th St, Manhattan @ 7:30 PM)
Sometimes, you need to laugh so hard that your tears run down to your face.
Gianmarco Soresi is a funny-ass actor and writer featured on Accommodations, The Last O.G., Deception, and countless other major TV series. This weekend, he is coming to NYC, be ready to laugh your ass off on his stand-up comedy at StandUpNY.
The 2018 Young Choreographer's Festival (2537 Broadway, Manhattan @ 8 PM)
Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body.
Dances are like instruments to bring people together and show your passion and love of rhythmic moment, and if you want to learn more to become a great dancer, this is the perfect event.
The 2018 YCF will gather some of the best choreographers ready to showcase their dance moves. Interact with more than 20 young choreographers, plus guest artists and contemporary dance teams performing innovative dance styles and ideas.
Dark Side of the Rainbow (Wizard of Oz + Dark Side of the Moon) (308 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn @ 11:59 PM)
Once again, Videology Bar & Cinema is bringing you a classic fiction movie, The Wizard of Oz with a bit of spice of Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd band.
Did you know that there are a few connections between The Wizard of Oz and Pink Floyd?
Neither did I.
So, come to find out and discover a few Dark Side of the Rainbow secrets on your own.
International Night - NYC Networking Mixer for National & International (845 United Nations Plaza, Manhattan @ 7 PM)
Let’s get ready to mingle!
People from all over the states, and around the world, will gather for a special night of networking.
It’s gonna be another melting pot for everyone to chat, and play fun games, and even win prizes.
Featuring light music and drink specials till the event is over!
Saturday, June 23th
Rugged Maniac - New York City (3159 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn @ 7 AM)
Picture this: you run with your adventurous friends to challenge yourself physically and mentally this Saturday.
Wearing your favorite Avengers-in-bathing-suits costumes to kick ass in a 5k obstacle race, with mechanical bull-riding, beach volleyball, and other contests.
There to support? No problem, pie-eating, water slide, and trampolines will be there to enjoy and mingle with people who are ready to kick ass.
NYC RHPS Pride Weekend (260 W 23rd St, Manhattan @ 11:59 PM)
No matter who you are, come out celebrate the pride weekend!
Cinepolis one of the top premium movie-going experiences you could ever have in NYC.
This weekend, Cinepolis is proudly inviting everyone to celebrate NYC Pride & Do the Time Warp this Saturday evening.
Enjoy the cult classic plus a gender-bending Show with pumped-up music.
NYC Corgi Meet Up June 2018 (Tompkins Square Park, 500 E 9th St, Manhattan @ 2 PM)
I scream you scream, we all scream Corgi!
Corgi Whisperer is trying to gather all the Corgis to Tompkins Square Park.
Head over to Tompkins Square to meet the short-legged furry cuties and hang out with Corgi owners and spend your time with your own furry best friends.
Lil Jon (289 10th Ave, Manhattan @ 11 PM)
Yeah boii!
Lil Jon is coming to NYC to get wild at Marquee NYC.
From Hip-hop to EDM, Lil Jon is one crazy rapper and DJ, with tunes ready to make you party all night long.
Sunday, June 24th
NYC Pride March (7th Avenue and 16th Street, Manhattan @ 12 PM)
The first March was held in 1970 and has since become an annual civil rights demonstration. Over the years, its purpose has broadened to remember those we have lost to illness, violence, and neglect.
This year’s route will be different from previous years in preparation for next year’s 50 year anniversary, check the route.
Celebrate love, living in truth, and freedom of expression. Be safe, stay hydrated, and embrace the glitter.
Paint Nite at Brooklyn Colony (274 Fourth Ave, Brooklyn @ 3 PM)
Come paint in the parlor of Brooklyn Colony.
The instructor guides you to paint a masterpiece with fellow New Yorkers while sipping on cocktails, wine, draft beers and other drinks.
It’s a social painting event with no experience required, materials supplies. You will leave this event with experience, fun, and a masterpiece of your own.
Pride Party at Oscar Wilde! (45 West 27th St, Manhattan @ 4 PM)
Be proud to be you!
It’s one of the most wonderful time of the year, and celebrate Pride with Oscar Wilde this Sunday before or after the NYC Pride Parade.
There will be rainbow jello shots, special Pride cocktails, a DJ, and a selfie station with rainbow gears to show the world who you are.
The Oscar Wilde will also donate 100% of the proceeds from their Rainbow Jello Shots to NYC Pride, so have fun and support!
90s Pop Culture Trivia (413 3rd Ave, Manhattan @ 7 PM)
You got Mail!
We do miss the good, the bad & the hilarious awful moments in 90s pop culture.
From fashions, trends, movies, music, TV to other pop culture, it will be fun to compete with your 90s knowledge with your teammates and others.
Test yourself and find out if you are a true 90s kid.
Jazz Ride of Corona and East Elmhurst (Terraza 7, 4019 Gleane St, Queens @ 11 AM)
This Sunday, bike, and tour of sites and homes of the famous musician of the Jazz age including homes of Dizzy Gillespie, Cecil Taylor, the Adderly Brothers, Jimmy Heath.
At the end of the tour, you will also get to explore Louis Armstrong house. Enjoy the cruise down on the banks of Flushing and Bowery Bays in NYC’s East River and jazz history.