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    Gothamist Summer Guide: 16 Very Fun Things To Do In June

    by Scott Heins
    Published June 1, 2017
    Modified June 1, 2017
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    We've made it, dear readers. Welcome to summer. New York City in June is sizzling with great things to do, including can't-miss outdoor concerts, wild art galas, parades, special film screenings, and much more. Whether you're looking to get wild at the Mermaid Parade or party in the MoMA garden, there's something for everyone in this guide, so open up your calendar apps and start punching in some plans. Here are the best things happening across town this month.

    <br/><br/>We've made it, dear readers. Welcome to summer. New York City in June is sizzling with great things to do, including can't-miss outdoor concerts, wild art galas, parades, special film screenings, and much more. Whether you're looking to get wild at the Mermaid Parade or party in the MoMA garden, there's something for everyone in this guide, so open up your calendar apps and start punching in some plans. Here are the best things happening across town this month.

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    <br/><br/>We've made it, dear readers. Welcome to summer. New York City in June is sizzling with great things to do, including can't-miss outdoor concerts, wild art galas, parades, special film screenings, and much more. Whether you're looking to get wild at the Mermaid Parade or party in the MoMA garden, there's something for everyone in this guide, so open up your calendar apps and start punching in some plans. Here are the best things happening across town this month.
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    We've made it, dear readers. Welcome to summer. New York City in June is sizzling with great things to do, including can't-miss outdoor concerts, wild art galas, parades, special film screenings, and much more. Whether you're looking to get wild at the Mermaid Parade or party in the MoMA garden, there's something for everyone in this guide, so open up your calendar apps and start punching in some plans. Here are the best things happening across town this month.
    What better way to celebrate summer than pounding a few beers and looking at weird old buried stuff. You can do all that, and actually learn something, at The City Reliquary's Closet Archaeology, an unorthodox art show that features the discoveries of elementary school kids who dug up a closet in their East Village classroom two years ago. Their bit of improvised archeology drew the attention of the paper of record, and ever since, the class's teacher has been chronicling the finds via an Instagram account. But the City Reliquary show will be the first time the objects have been properly displayed, and at an opening reception a group of students will be on hand to speak about their discoveries. Beer will be provided by Brooklyn Brewery, and if you can't make it to the opening, don't worry: all this unearthed stuff will remain on display until the end of August. Opening Reception Saturday, June 3rd, 2 p.m. // The City Reliquary, 370 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn // Admission $5
    Over 150 artists, designers, and performers will jam together inside a Times Square skyscraper at the Chashama Gala, a yearly art party that'll feature something for everyone, from bondage to bonsai (we're hoping). The party features a circus theme, and is being headed by set and lighting designer Christopher Trujillo, so rest assured it'll be like no space you've seen before. Tickets are not cheap, but this is a serious fundraiser, after all, with proceeds going to fund art projects across the city, and best of all a special "after-party" ticket is available for only $50. Running from 9 p.m. until midnight, the after-party will include access to all installations and performances.Thursday, June 8th, 6 p.m. - midnight // 4 Times Square, 22nd Floor // Tickets $50 and up
    We've long maintained that the after party of MoMA's annual Party in the Garden is one of the year's best soirees: You get a three hour top shelf open bar in a beloved sculpture garden, along with an intimate concert from some iconic performer you'd never otherwise see so close. After hosting Robyn in 2016, MoMA has tapped James Blake this year, for the "debut [of] his highly anticipated solo piano show." There's also a benefit dinner before the after party, but, unless you're a celebrity or literally have a MoMA wing named after your family, you probably can't afford it. (Jake Offenhartz) Monday, June 5th, 9 p.m. // Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53rd Street, Manhattan // Tickets start at $250
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