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Daily Email - Tuesday - 05/20/2025

May 20, 2025

We’re getting patriotic today! Welcome to our Memorial Day newsletter. To kick things off, we're giving away tickets to the Memorial Day Weekend Rooftop Party ft. SIDEPIECE at Spring Place. Enter to WIN!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Spice up your MDW at Industry City as top chefs and restaurants go head-to-head for the title of Rib King! Snag tickets to this sizzlin’ hot fest featuring fierce BBQ battles, plant-based bites, fresh-made sopes, and more.

  • This Saturday, head to Sunnyside Gardens Park for their Memorial Day Fair! Enjoy free entry, flag-raising, music, rides, crafts, face painting, raffles, and finger-lickin’ fair food.

  • Join us this Memorial SunGAY at Greenwood Park to celebrate Queer Garden’s Summer Kick-Off! Grab tickets for a full day of DJs, food, beer pong, and nonstop queer joy!

  • We’ve got “Sunshine” on the forecast this weekend, and even better, Wuki! Grab tickets now for his Memorial Day Monday show at The Summer Club.

  • Plus, even more Memorial Day events, from parades and parties to concerts and more!

“LET'S GO TO THE BEACH-EACH” FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Photo: Robert Moses State Park

Craving sun, sand, and a nice tan? Memorial Day weekend kicks off beach season, and we’ve got the top spots worth the trip, most just a quick car, bus, or train ride away! Whether you're grilling dogs with friends or testing out your new summer playlist, it’s time for the first beach day of the season.

MDW

🚢 Fleet Week

Friday - Monday at Intrepid Museum (Times Vary)

Honor our U.S. military service members at the Intrepid Museum’s Fleet Week. The celebration kicks off with a free screening of Top Gun, followed by military demos, live music, and interactive exhibits.

🎧 Baddies Only Takes Pier 16

Saturday at ​89 South St (5PM) 

Pier 16 becomes a dance floor this Memorial Day Weekend for Baddies Only! Grab tickets and move to house beats with stunning city views and the perfect summer sunset breeze.

🎶 Nicky Jam

Sunday at Skyline Drive-In (3PM)

Latin superstar Nicky Jam is performing LIVE this Memorial Day Weekend at Skyline Drive-In! Enter to WIN your way into this epic local festival packed with stunning Manhattan skyline views, food, drinks, games, and more!

🇺🇸 Flag Fest: MDW

Sunday at SOB’s (11PM) 

SOB’s is throwing a festive celebration this Sunday in SoHo, featuring Dancehall, Soca, Afrobeats, Reggae, and more. Best of all, it’s FREE with an RSVP!

🥂 Toast to MDW at a Rooftop Bar

This Weekend in NYC 

Cheers to MDW with stunning views at NYC’s top rooftop bars! Whether you’re raising a glass to honor the day in Midtown or unwinding al fresco in Brooklyn Heights, we’ve got you.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Looking to soak up the sun and enjoy your time off this weekend? Check out all the outdoor events happening, from daily free activities at Bryant Park to rooftop concerts at Pier 17.

  • When in doubt, you can't go wrong partying at Elsewhere. This Monday, they're throwing down on their iconic rooftop with UK DJ KILIMANJARO. Grab tix.

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  • Death Metal Legends @ Knockdown Center

  • Brass-Funk Multi-Instrumentalists @ Cafe Wha?

  • Trance DJ Duo @ Elsewhere

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See you tomorrow!