Edition 7: The 'Low Down ✨
Hey TLD friends,
Happy National Lemonade Day! I’ve been told by my 19-year-old cousin who runs a lemonade appreciation IG account that the best glass can be found at Ruby’s in East Village. (I’d also be remiss not to share that they have a great banana bread with passionfruit butter) Hope you find something yummy to quench your thirst 🍋
Anyway, onto other ways to celebrate summa in the city…
😂 August 22 at The Strand: Ramy Youssef Presents: Steve Way - Make Another Wish - “Join us for a hilarious in-person night of comedy with actor and comedian Steve Way! Steve Way is an actor, comedian, writer, and speaker. He was born with Muscular Dystrophy and is an advocate for disability awareness. Steve performs stand-up comedy in the NJ/NY area, public speeches around the country, and can be seen in the Hulu show Ramy.” [$15]
🚢 August 25 on The Intrepid: Top Gun: Maverick: “Celebrate the ship’s 80th commissioning anniversary and enjoy special programs, including our free summer movie series featuring classic “ship” themed films. Doors open at 7:00 pm and the movie starts at sunset. Make sure to bring some blankets and lawn chairs along. You can also bring your own food and drinks, and light snacks will be sold at the event.” [Free]
💄 August 25 at Radio City Music Hall: RuPaul's Drag Race – “RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq The World Tour featuring performances by Asia O’Hara, Daya Betty, Jorgeous, Kandy Muse, Naomi Smalls, Plastique, and more.” [$49+]
🎶 August 26-27 at Greenpoint Terminal Market: Afropunk Festival – “The ‘unapologetically fierce celebration of black culture and music’ will return to Brooklyn. This year's ‘Circus of Soul’ themed fest—’a carnivalesque exhibition that spotlights all aspects of Black creativity,’ per organizers—is bringing with it a lineup that includes headliners like R&B crooner Jazmine Sullivan and rapper-producer Flying Lotus. Also featured on the card is New York's own Joey Bada$$, rapper Vince Staples, and singer-violinist Sudan Archives.” [$149]
🗽 September 3, 8, and 17 in Downtown Manhattan: The Battle for New York’s Soul: Jane Jacobs & Robert Moses Walking Tour – “This walking tour tells the story of a series of epic fights over the soul of Downtown Manhattan between two legendary New Yorkers. In one corner is Robert Moses, the heavyweight urban planner, and master builder. In the other corner is Jane Jacobs, the writer, urban theorist, activist, and scrappy neighborhood defender." [$40]
🎭 September 8 and 22: Live At The Inn! Variety Showcase – “The best BYOB-friendly comedy show in Greenwich Village, as featured in 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel', Timeout NY, The Nudge and the New York Comedy Festival! Live At the Inn! is a variety show of Music, Comedy, and Characters at the Music Inn, New York's oldest continually-run music and record store, in operation since 1958. Seating in the event space is extremely limited, so be sure to get there early to claim a seat - the show sells out every week!” [$23]
🕯️ September 9 at The Church of the Heavenly Rest: Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac – “Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in New York City.” [$50]
🎺 September 9 at The Jazz Club: DJ Kintar and the Summerians – “DJ Kintar and the Summerians return to The Jazz Club for an evening of captivating rhythmic beats and enthralling performances. Imbuing the atmosphere with an electrifying sense of liberation, immerse yourself in the experience, feel the music, and embrace a night of freedom in movement.” [?]
🍚 September 16-17 in Chelsea: JAPAN Fes – “Crowds flock to this delicious pop-up, which runs from spring through the fall, transforming parts of NYC into a sliver of Japan. Snack on treats from 750 vendors inspired by Japanese and East Asian street food like takoyaki (octopus balls), sushi, gyoza, Korean-style rice hot dogs, Taiwanese popcorn chicken and much more. After you're full, shop for Japanese crafts and gifts featured at the event.” [Free]
👩🚀 September 17 at Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown: Interstellar – “The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage…Situated at The SkyLawn Rooftop Bar at Embassy Suites in Midtown Manhattan, this location is a fantastic spot to sit back, get cozy, and enjoy movies on the big screen in the open air.” [$22+]
📕 September 20 at Archestratus: A Book Party for A HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN TEN DINNERS – “Join us as we celebrate the new cookbook from the duo behind the Brooklyn-based supper club Edible History, authors Victoria Flexner and Jay Reifel. A History of the World in 10 Dinners: 2,000 Years, 100 Recipes explores, in ten chapters, an important moment in food history. From Ancient Rome to Al-Andalus in Spain, from the Ethiopian Empire to nineteenth-century New York City.” [Free]
🎨 September 21-24 at the Metropolitan Pavilion: Affordable Art Fair – “When you visit Affordable Art Fair NYC you’ll find an inspiring and friendly atmosphere where you can browse thousands of original contemporary paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints showcased by a myriad of local, national and international exhibitors. With contemporary artwork by over 400 established artists and rising stars, and price points ranging from $100 to $12,000 – there is something to suit every taste and wallet whether you are a first-time art buyer or a seasoned collector.” [$27…plus the cost of any art you buy]
🍋 September 24 at Pop Up Grocer: Cait's Key Lime Pop-Up – “Bakery pop-up, featuring slices by Brooklyn-based Cait. 1 pm 'til sold out! RSVP does not guarantee a slice, all baked goods will be available for purchase day-of.” [Free]
💔 September 27 at The Bell House: Why Are You Single? A Dating Game Show with Marie Faustin – "Join comedian Marie Faustin as she takes three hopeless singles through four rounds of dating debauchery to uncover why on earth they are still single. The horny hopefuls will be subject to a full analysis of their mind, body, and of course social media. Are they ready to mingle, or hopelessly single?” [$25]
🎤 September 28 at Kings Theatre: Janelle Monáe - The Age of Pleasure Tour – “Janelle Monáe is without question one of the most celebrated artists of the modern era, an 8x GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, performer, and fashion icon known worldwide for her inimitable style and visionary sound.” [$146+]
👖 October 4 at Beacon Theatre: Michelle Buteau: Full Heart, Tight Jeans – “Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the upcoming Netflix series SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST, inspired by her autobiographical book of essays of the same name, published by Gallery Books. She is also the host of the popular reality competition show, THE CIRCLE on Netflix. Michelle’s one-hour comedy special WELCOME TO BUTEAUPIA is streaming on Netflix and won the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special.” [$54+]
😆 October 14 at Radio City Music Hall: Colin Jost & Michael Che – “With no premiere date for the 49th season of ‘Saturday Night Live’ in sight, Weekend Update co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che will perform a different kind of live show this fall.” [$74+]
🎤 Until October at Brooklyn Public Library: The Book of HOV: A celebration of the life and work of Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter – “The exhibit chronicles the journey and impact of Shawn Carter through thousands of archived objects, including original recording masters, never-before-seen photos, iconic stage wear, prestigious awards, and videos. Roc Nation created the exhibit as a surprise to the renowned hip-hop star as the city celebrates 50 years of the genre that started right here in New York City.” [Free]
🏹 Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at Wild Captives: Intro-to-Archery Class – “The nation’s first female- and LGBTQ-owned archery studio, is now open. The studio in Brooklyn’s Industry City offers empowering and fun hour-long introduction to archery classes every weekend” [$45]
Who’s in?!
xx
Anna