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    Gothamist Summer Guide: 20 Sunny Things To Do In July

    by Scott Heins
    Published July 6, 2016
    Modified July 6, 2016
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    We've made it to that summery promised land, full of sun, humidity and hope, known the world over as July.  Now that the best days of summer are here, it's time to make the most of them by checking out New York's many street fairs, outdoor concerts, bike parties, and film screenings. Here's an easy guide to the best events happening around town all month.

    <br/><br/>We've made it to that summery promised land, full of sun, humidity and hope, known the world over as July. Now that the best days of summer are here, it's time to make the most of them by checking out New York's many street fairs, outdoor concerts, bike parties, and film screenings. Here's an easy guide to the best events happening around town all month.

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    <br/><br/>We've made it to that summery promised land, full of sun, humidity and hope, known the world over as July. Now that the best days of summer are here, it's time to make the most of them by checking out New York's many street fairs, outdoor concerts, bike parties, and film screenings. Here's an easy guide to the best events happening around town all month.
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    We've made it to that summery promised land, full of sun, humidity and hope, known the world over as July.  Now that the best days of summer are here, it's time to make the most of them by checking out New York's many street fairs, outdoor concerts, bike parties, and film screenings. Here's an easy guide to the best events happening around town all month.
    If, by chance, you're strolling through Williamsburg and hear shouts of "Forward! Up! Down! Dance! Circulate!" don't panic. That's just the sound of 150 brawny men carrying around an 80 foot, 8000 pound statue for the Giglio festival, which returns once again to The Shrine Church Of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. The party, now in its 113th year, will stretch 11 days from the 6th to the 17th, and includes three lifts of the massive Giglio statue (on the 10th, 13th, and 17th). In the mix will be 12-piece brass bands, county fair-style rides, and food vendors serving up Italian treats including seafood, zeppoles and braciola, making this a perfect opportunity to have some sweaty, delicious, crowded, old-school summer fun. Check out scenes from last year's Giglio lift here.Festival runs July 6-17th // Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 275 North 8th Street, Brooklyn // Free
    Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is famously set in Fairyland, under the light of the moon. The Drilling Company's rendition of one of the Bard's most popular works will similarly be set in a kind of Fairyland, under the light of street lamps and skyscrapers. As part of their annual Shakespeare in the Parking Lot series, the self-professed "plucky New York cultural attraction" will be performing both A Midsummer Night's Dream (from July 7th-24th) and The Merchant of Venice (from July 28th to August 14th). As always, the shows are free, and seating is first come, first served. Shows will take place every Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 p.m. (Gabriela Del Valle)July 7 - 24, July 28th - August 14th // 114 Norfolk Street, Manhattan // Free
    service stuffIf you're looking to branch out, spice things up, and make out with 2-4 strangers then you'd better be there when House of Yes transforms into House of Love. Daring acrobatics, pole dancing, drag stars, and bathtub hijinks are on the agenda, but whereas the venue's head-turning LUST event was all about hedonism, we're told that House of Love is meant to be a slightly gentler affair. Then again, bondage experts will be there with whips and chains in addition to a full roster of DJs, so be brave, be ready to dance, and bring along your favorite safe word.Friday, July 8th, 9 p.m. // House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn // Tickets $0-15
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