The Weekender & More!

Oh, my, god...SUNSHINE!!! In time for the holiday weekend. Well, there's the chance of rain, but maybe today is a good sign. What's up this holiday weekend? Need some ideas? Scheck it out...

Tonight chill at the cove with the LIC Community Boathouse's Friday Night Chill Paddle.
Meet at Hallet's Cove (just north of Socrates Sculpture Park) at 6:30 for a relaxed skyline tour of the east rivver. The Chill launches as 7 and you'll be back by 9.

If you're looking for a new swimsuit check out Plum Boutique. They've added new designers and have quite the cute swimwear collection.

For a nice treat, enjoy a french meal, brunch or dinner, in Le Sans Souci's backyard garden.

Starting Saturday party it up at PS1's warm up. 10 bucks gets you into the hotttest party in town. From 2-9pm check out the museum and then dance to the tunes spun by some of the hottest DJ's. The party happens in the couryard of the musum. Dance in the middle of the installation of the winner of the Young Architects Competition.
Hot.
Hotter? Get to the museum between 12 and 2 and the admission is gratis.

Weather not cooperating? Spend time inside some of our local museums. There's the aforementioned (like that SAT word?) PS1, and there's AMMI, where you can take in a movie. And let's not forget the Isamu Noguchi Museum. There's also Opolis at the Flux Factory.

As is every weekend, Yoga and Tai Chi at Socrates and free kayak rides at Hallets Cove.

Now, since I am heading out of town for the week (alright!) to two cities that are slightly flooded from the recent rains ('doh!) I've got to fill you in on the up and coming activites.

Obviously we've got to talk fireworks. We've got some of the best views of the Macy's fireworks show. The best spot is Gantry State Plaza in LIC. There are some nasty rumors that the City Lights (those high rise buildings) prohibits non residents from entering a state park. I highly encourage you to check out the fireworks there, and point out to anyone who may prevent you that it is a state park, not a private one. Hopefully that won't happen, but if it does we should tell our councilman.
Another great spot, the queens bound platform at the Queens Boro Plaza station. It's a little loud but you can totally see.
Or try your roof, you could get to know your neighbors that way.

After the show head over to Waltz-Astoria for Tuesday night comedy hosted by Matt Taylor.

Beginning this Wednesday are the Sunset Films at Socrates. Bring your blankie and watch Walkabout from Australia this Wednesday at sunset.

Wednesday Waltz also hosts it's open mic night.

That oughtta keep you busy until I return.