CONCERT: Get ready to sweat it out to the exuberant sounds of Philly-based group Man Man, who are known for their super-energetic, party-happy live shows (which oftentimes include matching stage outfits and, uh, war paint). They'll be at the Music Hall of Williamsburg tonight, accompanied by harmonium-rocking crooner Shilpa Ray and her Happy Hookers, and we can hardly think of a better kick-off for summer.

Tuesday, May 31 // Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. // 66 North 6th St, Brooklyn // $18

DANCING IN THE PARK: Beginning on June 1, the hockey rink in Little Bay Park, Queens will become a weekly outdoor dance floor. Not only will participants be able to sway, two-step, and get down to live music, they'll be able to take actual 45-minute dance lessons to prep for their night of dancing under the stars.

Wednesday, June 1 // 7-8:30 p.m. // Cross Island Pkwy between Utopia Pkwy & Totten Ave // Free

GRAPHIC READING: Chicago-based artist Paul Hornschemeier's latest work, Life with Mr. Dangerous, follows a disenchanted, discombobulated young woman trying to get her act together—all in full, lustrous color. He will read (and display) excerpts from the book at this upcoming event, hosted by Strand Bookstore.

Wednesday, June 1 // 7 p.m. // 828 Broadway // Free

GENDER ROLES BE DAMNED: Oh, how the domestic tides are turning. Male householders are becoming more and more prevalent, and they're writing about it. The verbosely titled Man with a Pan: Culinary Adventures of Fathers Who Cook for Their Families, released on May 17, is a book of essays by men who are doing their fair share in the kitchen. Come to this Housing Works-hosted event to hear authors Thomas Beller, Mark Kurlansky, Sean Wilsey, and John Donohue (who is also the book's editor) read from their respective contributions.

Thursday, June 2 // 7 p.m. // 126 Crosby St. // Free

COMICS & CABARET: Comics and cabaret—not two words you often hear closely linked. In this context, cabaret is synonymous with "entertainment mash-up." The Brick Theater's free preview cabaret kicks off a four-week comic arts extravaganza, which will include film screenings, performances, music, and readings for "nerds, outcasts, and mad experimenters of theater."

Thursday, June 2 // 8 p.m. // 575 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn // Free

TRIP OUT: The Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History is getting super psychedelic the weekend of June 3rd, when Joshua Light Show presents Fulldome, a totally sensory overload. An original soundtrack will accompany the visual presentation which explores the "neurological phenomenon" known as synesthesia. Fulldome follows a tour of Brain: The Inside Story, which will acquaint the audience with a scientific understanding of the "21st century brain" before tossing them all headfirst into the worm hole.

Friday, June 3 // 8 p.m. film, 9 p.m. live performance // Central Park West and 79th St // $40

NEIGHBORHOOD CELEBRATION: It seems Dance Theatre Etcetera, organizers of this year's Red Hook Fest, didn't miss a beat while planning the festival's 18th annual production. With facepainting, kayaking, "interactive" arts and crafts, photo projects, story circles, live musical performances from artists like Paul Joseph & Metrosonics, Rokafella and Zon Del Barrio, and installations made from recycled materials, the Fest shoots to please.

Friday, June 3- Saturday, June 4 // Friday, 6-9 p.m., Saturday, 12-7 p.m. // Friday at P.S. 15 [333 E. 4th St], Saturday at Louis J. Valentino Park & Pier [Coffey St. & Ferris St., Brooklyn] // Free

SHELLFISH AND BEER: You know it's summer in the city when a crawfish boil is on the horizon. Sycamore Bar & Flower Shop in Brooklyn will host its 2nd Annual Crawfish Boil with Abita Brewing Company. For $25, patrons can score a large bucket of crawfish and a pint of seasonal Abita beer; $5 beers abound thereafter. Sycamore will offer two "feedings", one at 2 p.m., the other at 5 p.m., so prepare yourself for a very special, very boozy lunch or dinner.

Saturday, June 4 // 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. // 1118 Cortelyou Road // $25

KIDSFILMFEST: We look forward each year to the meeting of cinematic form and function that is the Brooklyn Film Fest. This year, that bastion of Brooklyn film-going will also host the 7th annual KidsFilmFest at indieScreen, the new Williamsburg home of the BFF. The family-friendly fest continues the tradition of supporting makers of kids films while educating children to the processes behind their favorite flicks by screening "G" rated movies and hosting workshops and Q&As with the directors and actors. At perfect kiddie running times, the films range in length from 2 to 11 minutes.

Saturday, June 4 // 1 p.m. // 285 Kent Ave // Adults $10, kids 12 and under free

FIRST SATURDAYS: Art-minded outer borough residents can get their summertime fix at Free Target First Saturdays. June offers all-ages activities with the Afro-Latin Party, where revelers will sample Ghanian, Uruguayan and Nigerian culture with performances by hip-hop artist Blitz the Ambassador, poet Yvonne Fly Onakeme Etaghene and a showing of A Dios Momo. Follow up the fun with snacks, drinks and dancing.

Saturday, June 4 // 5 p.m. // 200 Eastern Pkwy // Free

SHOWBOAT SHAZZAM: Step right up and enjoy this four-weekend long circus-variety show hosted by the Waterfront Museum, featuring performers from all across the globe. The first Sunday's acts include juggling, aerial acts, gyrating hoops, clowning and "dance, tumbling, contortion & balance in a sweet & sassy adagio." Every week boasts a new lineup of acts so check the schedule to find out what will be going on under the Big Top.

Sunday, June 5 // 1 & 4 p.m. // Waterfront Museum & Showboat Barge [290 Conover St near Fairway] // $10-$15

SPIRITUALITY AND SUPERHEROES: Mind-body health, spirituality and peace guru Deepak Chopra is joined by his son Gotham at the 92nd Street Y, as they "uncover the seven laws that embody all superheroes" and explain how to apply these laws to our own lives. The duo promises that each law will awaken us to our own superpowers within.

Sunday, June 5 // 7:30 p.m. // 1395 Lexington Ave // $29

BATSU!: If you've ever had the pleasure of watching Japanese game shows then you will fully appreciate the humor and horror of Batsu!, a live version of the torturous games, brought to life by acclaimed improv group "Face Off." Host Kenji America guides the troupe through stunts and challenges that test the limits of human tolerance; participants must sign a waiver for the honor of being humiliated. The rewards are sweet (free beer!) but the punishment severe (ever been shot with a paintball?). The show goes on every Monday, with dinner available for hungry contestants, but seating is limited so call for a reservation.

Monday, June 6 // dinner at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. // Je'Bon Sushi and Noodle [15 St. Mark's Pl] // $10

THE INTERNET IS A SERIES OF DRAWINGS: Or so think the curators of Internet Week NY (June 6-13). Many social events, seminars and the like related to "NYC's thriving internet industry and community" are occurring this week. Among the weirder is "Can You Draw the Internet?". Members of the public, New York City middle and high school students, and freelance artists both famous and unknown have been toiling away in an attempt to represent the entirety of the internet on a single page. Take a look and vote on your favorites on the website, then see the top picks IRL at the Internet Week Headquarters.

Monday, June 6 - Wednesday, June 9 // Internet Week HQ at Metropolitan Pavilion [125 W. 18th St] // Free