A Wonderful View of Spike Lee’s Masterpiece
The first event popping this weekend is a sunset screening of “Do the Right Thing,” usually named as Spike Lee’s most potent work. This screening event marks the 1989 drama’s 35th anniversary and is part of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! festival. Some of the faces you’ll see in the film include Spike Lee himself, Samuel L. Jackson, Danny Aiello, and Rosie Perez. The film bravely delves into the racial tension during a boiling summer day in Bedford-Stuyvesant, and it’s a free way to spend your evening.
Families, Get Ready for Hilarity
Speaking of entertainment, we’ve got something that will get your family laughing out loud. Ever wanted to try comedy yourself? New York Improv Theater has got you covered. The Original Improv 4 Kids gives your kids the chance to dance, sing, and share skits in an exciting interactive comedy setting. This event is suitable for kids aged 5 and up with tickets starting from just $25.
Art Lovers, This is for You
Our agenda also includes an encounter with artistic brilliance. The Met Fifth Avenue holds an exhibition named “The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism”. Showcasing how Black artists interpreted day-to-day life in the northern cities of America from the 1920s-40s, the exhibition is open till July 28. A whopping $30 gets you in, with significant markdowns for seniors and scholars.
Outdoor Fun for All
Get ready to soak in the sun in a full-day access Silent Disco at Lincoln Center—a platform for neurodiverse people since 2018. The event includes numerous sensory and interactive art stations and gardening activities. It caps with a Silent Disco curated by disability rights proponent Kevin Gotkin. The best part is, it’s all free of charge!
Shake a Leg at Coney Island
Excite your senses with a dancehall bash featuring Shaggy, and many others at Coney Island. The event celebrates the 25th anniversary of Federation Sound, a New York-based DJ collective. Get ready to tap your feet to reggae and roots on the beach. You don’t want to miss this free party!
Revolutionize Theater
“Dark Noon” is here to subvert traditional theater. Brought to you by Danish director Tue Biering in collaboration with South African creative Nhlanhla Mahlangu, the production depicts an African Western play about European Migration. This interactive play which showcases European settlers played by South African actors will truly twist your perceptions. Tickets for this innovative performance begin at $65.
Calm Down with a Spa Day
Looking forward to an inert day? Take a short ferry ride from lower Manhattan to Governors Island to indulge in the Italian “Spa of Wonders,” QC NY Spa. Enjoy a day of pampering amidst breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Prices start at $130 for a package that includes a variety of sauna rooms, steam baths, foot baths, and other luxurious spa treatments.
All in all, this upcoming weekend is promising an electric mix of events catered to all tastes and preferences. Whatever your interests are, New York City has something for you this week. Dig into theater, dance to reggae under the stars, laugh out loud with your family or relax with a luxurious spa day. It’s all waiting for you. All you’ve got to do is participate. Enjoy the weekend!