Lauren’s Lil Guide #2: June Buggin’
You have the bug,
The It’s starting to feel like summer bug.
The We can spend all day outside without our toes going numb bug.
The Let’s eat and drink and dance in the street bug.
The Do you offer outdoor seating? bug.
Feed your bug.
EVENTS
Governors Ball
When: June 3rd - 5th
Where: Randall’s Island Park, NYC
How much: $305 (3-day GA)
Basically: A music festival on a giant dirt patch luscious, grassy field featuring huge artists like Kanye West, De La Sol, Father John Misty, Action Bronson, Death Cab For Cutie, and The Strokes.
New York City’s Multicultural Festival
When: June 4th @ 11 am - 6 pm
Where: Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell, 85 Bradhurst Avenue, New York, NY 10030
How much: Free!
Basically: A loud, colorful, artsy festival with everything from live music performances to international food vendors to the “Love Yourself Pavilion” complete with acupuncture, yoga, meditation, and free health screenings.
Summer Night’s Burlesque Sail
When: June 9th @ 9:45 pm departure
Where: The Battery, Slip 2
How much: $59 (Adults 21+)
Basically: A burlesque show themed vamps & vixens and described as “an adventure of seductive espionage” around the Hudson and New York Harbor on a Civil War-era schooner. What more could you want?
National Puerto Rican Day Parade
When: June 12th @ 11 am - 5 pm
Where: 5th Avenue, begins on 44th street, ends on 79th
How much: Free!
Basically: America’s Largest Cultural Celebration complete with food as rich and spicy as the culture, fast-paced dancing in gorgeously wild outfits, and a ton of tiny, waving flags.
Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga
When: June 20th
Where: Times Square, Manhattan, New York 10036
How much: Free!
Basically: Sign up to vibe with hundreds at gigantic yoga classes on the longest day of the year in the most iconic place on earth.
NYC Pride Week
When: June 21st - 26th
Where: Multiple locations in NYC
How much: General admission ranges from Free - $50, depending on the event
Basically: Celebrating the beauty of all things Gay with a week full of love-fueled events for everyone - DJ parties, a parade, and family events.
RESTAURANTS
Seamore’s
Where: 390 Broome St, Nolita, NYC ~ (212) 730 - 6005
Basically: Owners of a meatball shop do seafood.
The Butcher’s Daughter
Where: 19 Kenmare St, Nolita, NYC & West Village (coming soon) ~ (212) 319 - 3434
Basically: Fresh AF juice, elixir shots, coffee, and savory vegetarian foods in a fresh, spring-y atmosphere.
Rosie’s
Where: 29 E. 2nd St, Nolita/NoHo, NYC ~ (212) 335 - 0114
Basically: Unreal authentic Mexican.
Bar Primi
Where: 234 Bowery, NoHo/East Village, NYC ~ (212) 220 - 9100
Basically: Fab Italian pasta and drink spot.