Richard Serra talks at Strand Book Store

The sculptor will be talking about his work, his current retrospective at MoMA, and his new book.

Thursday June 14, 7 pm

Strand Bookstore, 828 Broadway, at 12th St.
(212-473-1452) The Renegade Craft Fair

“The Renegade Craft Fair is a unique DIY event organized by Sue Blatt and Kathleen Habbley. When this event began in 2003, there was nothing else like it. We took up crafts as a hobby after college and decided to try selling our stuff in local fairs. To our surprise, no events were catering to the burgeoning DIY craft community or even prohibited crafts all together. So we thought of organizing a fair of our own that tapped into this movement and provided a laid back, fresh venue for artists and shoppers alike.”

Saturday June 16th and 17th 11am to 6pm

McCarren Park Pool
Lorimer St. between Driggs & Bayard Ave.
Brooklyn, New York

Human Rights Watch Film Festival

"Always at the intersection of culture and politics, the festival this year has a particular focus on artists as activists––not only those making the films but their subjects as well. Several films take a look at the power of photographers to document abuses against people and nature and to possibly change the course of events."

June 15 – 28

Check the calendar for screenings and locations.

Television
The Apples in Stereo
Dragons of Zynth

"Three generations of alternative music rock Central Park.

One of the most important bands to emerge from the mid-‘70s New York punk scene, Television was founded on the double-guitar attack of leader Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd.

Led by songwriter Rob Schneider (co-founder of the Elephant 6 collective that included ‘90s low-fi stars Neutral Milk Hotel), The Apples specialize in a sunny power pop that owes as much to Sonic Youth as it does The Beach Boys.

One of the city’s most groundbreaking new bands, Dragons Of Zynth combine punk, dub, funk, soul and heavy metal in a way so fresh it’s been given its own name: Afrotek."

Saturday, June 16, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Central Park Summer Stage

Pete and J with Full Band

“Drawing regular comparisons to Simon & Garfunkel, but rising well above simply sounding like someone else, Pete and J are seasoned live performers, consummate entertainers, and offer a simple but unique twist that somehow bridges young and old, shy and wild…” -Cheshire FM

Friday, June 15, 8:30pm - 10:00pm

The Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston St. (at Ave A/Essex)

The Slackers: Rocks off Concert Cruise

For their 4th year of the Rocks off Concert Cruise, The Slackers play aboard the Temptress, which "leaves from the World Yacht Marina at 41st Street & the West Side Highway (West Side). It heads south along the Hudson River and sails down to the Statue of Liberty. After giving breathtaking views of Miss Liberty, the boat continues it's trip through the harbor offering unparalleled views on the NYC Skyline during it's 3 hour tour!"

Saturday, June 16th 7pm

41st St. & West Side Hwy
World Yacht Marina

Tickets $25 in advance, $30 day of