Weekend Picks -- Waterfalls, Pride Parade, Festivals, and More
Friday June 27, 2008
Here are our top event picks for the weekend of June 27-29, 2008:
- Summer in Little Italy Festival -- Wander the streets of Little Italy this weekend. Every weekend this summer, cars are banned and Little Italy's best eateries offer special treats for passersby.
- The New York City Waterfalls -- Get a look at New York's latest grand-scale public art project and admire the art of falling water.
- NYC Street Fairs and Festivals -- The Gay Pride March (see below for details) isn't the only street party in town this weekend. Check out other street fairs and festivals around town.
- New York Asian Film Festival -- Don't miss the newest, coolest, and most entertaining films from the hottest Asian filmmakers.
- Figment 2008 -- Dress up as your favorite alter ego and let your creativity flow this weekend at the free Figment festival on Governors Island. Figment is a family-friendly festival devoted to celebrating individuality. Enjoy edgy art projects, unique performances, games for grown-ups, and much more.
- New York Book Festival -- Who says bookworms don't play outside? Join thousands of other book-loving New Yorkers for New York Book Festival in Central Park on Saturday, June 28th.
- NYC Pride March -- Take your pride to the streets on Sunday for the annual LGBT Pride March. And don't miss the Pride Rally and other parties this weekend as NYC Pride Week 2008 comes to a close.
- The New York City Spelling Bee -- Think you've got champion spelling skills? Prove it at this spelling bee for grown-ups at the Housing Works Bookstore Cafe. The $10 cover charge gets you free popcorn and benefits Housing Works programs for New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS.
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