Sale guide

Ahh summertime - a time for sun, beach, hiking, chips and dips, margaritas, and oh yes.... the dreaded move. Summer is the time that most young-ish people tend to move, either because of the academic calendar, or because our year-long leases are still based on the move we made straight out of college.

Today ApartmentTherapy posted a sale guide for the weekend... so if you're looking for new furniture or housewares from anywhere other than the Salvation Army, check out the places they recommend.

Brokelyn

Chances are if you are broke and living in New York, you don't live on the Upper East Side, Tribeca, or even the Village. It's probable that you live in Brooklyn.. true, you may live in Queens, or Harlem, or Yonkers, but Brooklyn has, as we know, become home to the young and broke-ish (please no comments about all of the trust-fund kids parading around Williamsburg or the abundance of strollers in Park Slope).

Well, coming to our rescue is Brokelyn.com - a very funny and very great website that gives great ideas of things to do, places to go, etc. in Brooklyn. You can choose your neighborhood, or just check out the general news items... definitely worth a read.

hot hot July

This weekend I am planning on doing several things around town with friends... hopefully the heat doesn't wipe me out...

(Long Beach, NY)

Everyone has been going to the beach lately, and from what I hear Long Beach, the Rockaways, and Sandy Hook are the best. I'm not sure which one I'll try this weekend, but I'm sooo excited to escape the city with a simple hour long drive/train/water taxi and put my feet in the water... ahhh

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(Francis Bacon show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art)

I have been a complete slacker and have not seen the Francis Bacon show at the Met. Although I feel bad saying this (because we all should really be supporting museums right now), admission at the Met is always a "suggested donation", so you never have to pay full price.

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(The Lower East Side, NYC)

I think I'll get brunch somewhere tomorrow with my friend and stroll around and see some galleries in the Lower East Side, post-Bloody Mary/benedict food-coma.

Let me leave you with a little something that made me smile today - a beautiful little video...

free music fridays in the city

Date: Friday, July 10th

Time: 6:00pm
Location:South Street Seaport, Pier 17 (South Street and Fulton Street)
Cost: Free

Free, summer, concerts roll on tonight as River to River continues their Seaport Music Festival on the East River tonight with a live performance by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart with ZAZA and Ribbons. "A breaking New York City four-piece, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart plays sweet & noisy pop with boy/girl vocals, blissful melodies and blistering drums, which typifies "everything that's great about indie pop at the moment. ZAZA and Ribbons are both Brooklyn-based duos. The former performs "gothy, post-punk-influenced" music, while the latter plays progressive, thrash rock that draws comparisons to early Joy Division." Check the full line-up below. All Ages.

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Date: Fridays
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Whitney Museum (945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street)
Cost: pay-what-you-wish

"Fun, bold and unpredictable, Whitney Live showcases an eclectic variety of cutting-edge performers." Tonight features Titus Andronicus, a Glen Rock, New Jersey,punk-infused Replacements-esque pop band with screaming vocals, layered guitars, and songs about suburban malaise.

Wednesday - MJ & a River Flick

River Flicks (for Grown-Ups)

Pier 54 at 14th St.

Wednesdays (tonight, July 8 is Iron Man)

Movies begin at dusk (generally around 8:30 pm.) Seating is available. Free popcorn. Beverages and Snacks are for sale.

I Know What You Saw Last Summer! Watch all of your favorite blockbusters from 2008 on the big screen, again! This time around, they’re all FREE and out under the stars. From superheroes to gossiping gals, Hudson River Park’s RiverFlicks has all of last years favorite summer hits!

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Bad Bash at Whiskey River (575 2nd Ave)

You've seen all the news reports...heard all the jokes...and paid your last respects...but

DON"T STOP TIL YOU GET ENOUGH!

Now it's time to celebrate King of Pop-style!

This Wednesday, we present our Tribute to MJ!!

Get out your white gloves and moon-walking shoes and come to the bar dressed as MJ! Whether you look like BILLY JEAN, Wacko Jacko, or a SMOOTH CRIMINAL you'll get a FREE beer, and the person with the best costume will win a $100 bar tab!

Those of you who have some balls behind that crotch grab, can participate in a THRILLER dance-off or choreograph a special tribute RockBand performance!

And what NEVERLAND party place would be complete without some fun and games!

Play some King of Pop (beer) Pong and see if you can BEAT It! BEAT It!...Play Carnival Games on our Wii..or get drunk during our drinking games!

No Cover!! Drink Specials All Night Long!!!