No matter what you get into over the next week, there’s definitely no excuse to be bored!
ALL WEEK LONG
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THURSDAY, JULY 2
Design your own pillow @ Le Studio Anthost, 6 p.m.: Get crafty and learn the basics of needle punching to create your own 18″ x 18″ designer pillow cover. Plus, there’s champagne! $140, get tickets here.
Chess Roast @ McCarren Parkhouse, 7 p.m.: Strategy meets comedy during a real-time roast during gameplay from seasoned comics. From $12.51, sign up here.
MEE MEE MOO MOO Fundraising Party @ Threes Brewing, 7 p.m.: Support the arts! Director C.J. Arellano is raising money to cover production costs of his horror-comedy short film, MEE MEE MOO MOO, described as a deranged love story expressing queer rage and joy. Meet Arellano and the cast, enjoy some drinks on the house, win prizes, and more. $23.18, get tickets here.
Plant Bingo @ Banks Tavern, 7 p.m.: The Potted Piggy’s third bingo night with chances to win houseplants all night long. $20, get tickets here.
Sound & Cacao Ceremony @ Anima Mundi Apothecary, 7 p.m.: The power of healing meets cacao during a cozy gathering designed for unwinding and resetting. $49.87, get tickets here.
FRIDAY, JULY 3
Parade of Sail @ Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 1 p.m.: See the Sail 4th 250 Parade of Sail as tall ships from around the world sail down the East River from Hell Gate Bridge to Gravesend Bay. Free, no RSVP needed.
Grand Opening @ Sailor and Siren, 1 p.m.: The theme of Friday is setting sail, because lobster roll joint and former pop-up is opening its brick-and-mortar location and bringing fresh Maine lobster with them, as well as caviar, uni, spruced-up hot dogs, whoopie pies, and a surprise dessert. Free to attend, RSVP here.
Drink & Draw @ Fernanda Uribe Studio, 6:30 p.m.: Now for something completely different—a drink and draw session. Sip some wine and unleash your creativity during the live model drawing (but you could probably also draw a sailboat if you wanted to). $45, get tickets here.
SATURDAY, JULY 4
15th Annual Beer-Chugging Contest @ Luckydog, 3 p.m.: To many, hot dogs and beer is as American as it gets. Enjoy both in a real-dog-friendly space for the 15th iteration of the annual contest and free hot dog fest. First, second, and third place finishers win cash prizes.
Rosé, White & Blue @ Brooklyn Winery, 3 p.m.: Do you lean more wine than beer? No worries. There will be similar good vibes with an open bar, unlimited food, raffles, live vinyl DJ set, and more. $89.15, get tickets here.
Block Party @ 1 Noble St., 3 p.m.: The annual 4th fete returns with DJ sets from Snakehips, Emmit Fenn, and Lost Kings; a beer garden, yard games, flash tattoos, and a Gotham Burger Social Club pop-up. $38.07, get tickets here.
Firework Viewing @ Marsha P Johnson State Park, 7 p.m.: Watch the 50th Macy’s fireworks in the neighborhood. The view will be partially obstructed, but if you’ve seen one firework show, you’ve probably seen most. Free, wristbands will be given out in advance at the park entrance starting at 4:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
SUNDAY, JULY 5
Charity Co-ed Softball Tournament @ McCarren Park, 10 a.m.: Cheer, compete, and enjoy a day of slow pitch softball with teams across two brackets. An after party at Roebling Sporting Club will follow with a hot dog eating contest, raffle prizes, and more. Entry fee will support the VOLO Kids Foundation. $25, sign up here.
TUESDAY, JULY 7
Morning Yoga @ Transmitter Park, 7 a.m.: Start your day with a gentle practice. Free, RSVP required here.
Live comedy @ Multiple locations, 7 and 8 p.m.: Tuesday nights are for laughing, apparently. Experience a triangle of comedy shows within a stone’s throw of one another at Banks Tavern, Madeline’s, and Paulie Gee’s.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Teen DIY @ Greenpoint Library, 4 p.m.: Teens 13-19 can beat the heat by decorating steel water bottles with stickers, markers, and more.
Williamsburg Feast @ Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 7 p.m.: The Italian Caucus is walking the Williamsburg feast on opening night of one of the oldest and largest Italian American feasts NYC has to offer. Free, sign up here.
Pinball League @ Scrappleland, 8 p.m.: If you fancy yourself a pinball wizard, join the seven-week summer Scrappleleague. $10, sign up in person.