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June Events: Culture Yourself, Won’t You?

June is like, the best. The anticipation of Summer. The fun of the outdoors. Lizzie’s birthday. The fact that it’s not July and so New York City doesn’t smell like a shoe. Get out and do something that’s not JUST eating and drinking. What do you say to that?

June 1: MoMa’s Party in the Garden

Nothing will make you feel more NYC Summer chic than partying in the MoMa’s sculpture garden and dancing the night away to music spun by a live DJ. This is what makes NYC cool.

Museum of Modern Art
11 W. 53rd St. NY, NY 10019
For Tickets and Info: www.showclix.com

June 1 – 30: 2016 Blue Note Jazz Festival

A month long festival that includes over 100 performances by the best jazz musicians around — Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, Al Jarred, and more. Performances take place at the famous Blue Note Jazz club and elsewhere.

Various Locations
For tickets and info: http://bluenotejazzfestival.com

June 1 – 26: Shakespeare in the Park, Taming of the Shrew

Get yo culture on and remember what you learned in high school! Or just figure out what Ten Things I Hate About You was really all about.

Delacorte Theater
For tickets and info: http://publictheater.org

June 3: Brooklyn Film Festival

A favorite festival without a huge entrance fee? We’re in. With great indie films and venues like the Wythe Hotel, this fest is a winner.

Various Locations
For tickets and info: www.brooklynfilmfestival.org

June 3 – September 3: Nitehawk Naughties

Why do we love NYC? Because there’s something for everyone. During the Summer, the beloved Nitehawk Cinema shows midnight “naughties” AKA pornos. Go with a date or a bestie, we dare ya!

Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11249
For more info: www.nitehawkcinema.com

June 3 – June 5: Governor’s Ball

Perhaps the biggest music fest we have in NYC, Governor’s Ball will let you rock your flower crown and kooky makeup without a flight to the desert. This year the lineup boasts Robyn, Miike Snow, Kanye West, Albert Hammond Jr., The Killers, The Strokes, and more.

Randall’s Island
For tickets and info: www.eventbrite.com

June 5: Hot 97 Summer Jam

You’ve heard the DJs on Hot 97 talking about it since last year. And you know that Biggie performed there in ’95, and so did Wu Tang, and you want to be hard like that. This year you can catch Future, Terror Squad, Travis Scott, and more.

MetLife Stadium
For tickets and info: www.hot97.com/summerjam

June 11 – August 27: Warm Up at MoMa PS1

An NYC Summer staple in its 19th year, these Saturday parties are da place to be. Start your Saturday there or spend the whole dang day!

MoMa PS1
22-25 Jackson Ave. Long Island City, NY 11101
For tickets and info: http://momaps1.org/warmup/

June 18: The Coney Island Mermaid Parade

Just one of those NYC things you sort of have to see once: tons of people parading around, dressed as mermaids.

Coney Island
For parade route and info: www.coneyisland.com

June 23: Amy Schumer at Madison Square Garden

Our favorite vulgar funny girl comes back to NYC. Don’t bring your parents.

Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania Plaza NY, NY 10001
For tickets and info: www.thegarden.com

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