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By Pamela Skillings, About.com Guide to Manhattan, NY since 2005

Weekend Picks -- Island Hopping

Friday August 4, 2006
Ahhhhh. The weekend weather forecast calls for clear skies and highs in the 80s. It's the perfect weekend for a little island-hopping NYC-style.

  • Dave Matthews Band on Randall's Island -- Check out the Dave Matthews Band on Randall's Island this weekend with opening acts Govt Mule (August 5th) and David Gray (August 6th).

  • Jazz Age Saturday on Governor's Island -- On Saturday, the roaring 20s return on Governor's Island for a day of music, dancing, period costumes, and more.

  • P.S. 1 Warm Up 2006 in Long Island (City) -- Cut loose at P.S. 1's weekly summer dance party on Saturday night.


  • Street Festivals on Manhattan Island -- The heat wave has broken and it's finally safe to go outside and enjoy New York again. Check out this weekend's summer street fairs and festivals in Manhattan.
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