It’s World Cup Time!
The World Cup is coming to the New York area, and we’re ready to celebrate. Find out where to watch, how to get to the games, who to root for and more on our dedicated World Cup page.
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“It is culture. It is legendary. It is absolutely everything that young queer people need to see.”
On this last day of Pride Month, we’re taking a look back at our June 9th screening of the seminal 1990 documentary “Paris is Burning” at @conwellcoffeehall.
The sold-out event treated audiences to an intimate panel discussion between the film’s director, Jennie Livingston, @poseonfx’s cultural consultant Michael Roberson, and @pac_nyc’s Artistic Director Bill Rauch, who won an Emmy for directing CATS: The Jellicle Ball just two nights prior.
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If you find yourself strolling the Seaport, desperate for a touch of the Italian Riviera, you won’t have to go far. The Dimorae Home and Francis’ World collaboration at 190 Front St. — which is part of the Downtown Alliance’s RE:Store program — brings together two Brooklyn artists (by way of Italy) for an immersive pop-up experience celebrating the idea of home, through bright and colorful block-prints and tableware.
For Giulia Dal Cerro, the founder of Dimorae Home, the chance to showcase her wares in a setting that felt homey and collaborative was a no-brainer. Read about her brand new storefront in the Lower Manhattan neighborhood that’s “reminiscent of Europe” at the link in our bio 🔗
Happy World Pride Day from Lower Manhattan 🏳️🌈
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What do robots, hydrangeas and space-age LED arrays have to do with a) soccer and b) Bob Marley? “Football Is Freedom,” the newest exhibition at @mercer.labs, threads that needle to entertaining results.
On face value, this seems like a strange fit — soccer is the most grass-roots of sports, its status as the world game guaranteed by the fact that it requires only a ball and something to use as a goal, while Marley’s Trenchtown origins and Rastafarian faith feel like a world away from the sleek, hi-tech environment of this museum. Can this possibly work?
As it turns out, the answer is “yes.”
Read about “Football Is Freedom” and more downtown World Cup happenings at the link in our bio 🔗
From dance parties to drag balls to all-day celebrations of LGBTQ+ identities, Lower Manhattan has plenty of ways to celebrate Pride this weekend 🏳️🌈
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New York, New York is a wonderful town, and this summer, we’re going to celebrate it with songs, sailors and a classic NYC film 🗽📽️
On July 8, join the Downtown Alliance, the Battery Conservancy and PAC NYC for a special outdoor screening of the beloved MGM musical “On the Town” (1949) in the heart of the Battery.
In early July, New York Harbor will come to life with tall ships, maritime celebrations and patriotic festivities to celebrate America250, Sail4th NYC and Fleet Week. What better way to harness that energy than gathering on the waterfront for a classic film that captures the spirit and optimism of NYC? Starring Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin as three sailors on a whirlwind 24-hour shore leave, “On the Town” is a joyful love letter to the city featuring iconic landmarks and unforgettable musical numbers.
This interactive evening will include giveaways, surprise performances and more! Pack a blanket, bring friends and family and enjoy a magical musical evening under the stars. The screening begins at 7:30 p.m., with doors at 6 p.m. Admission is free; registration is encouraged. Learn more at the link in our bio 🔗
Just another totally normal day in the neighborhood 😊
A ticker tape parade for a victory no one in NYC will ever forget. Congrats @nyknicks 🏀🎉
The Knicks won in five, and downtown’s about to come alive 🎉
Tomorrow’s ticker tape parade celebrates @nyknicks’ first championship win since 1973, and marks the first time the team is being honored with a parade. It’s no surprise that seemingly everyone in New York wants to come downtown and get in on the festivities. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s going down tomorrow in the Canyon of Heroes.
To paraphrase @nycmayor: Parade. Thursday. Lower Manhattan 🏀🏀🏀
LET’S GO KNICKS!
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