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amNY Weekender | 7 things to do in NYC, June 17-19

Central Park in springtime, New York city, USA
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Friday, June 17

Mutual Mentorship for Musicians Festival: Celebrate the inaugural in-person festival co-presented with Winter Jazzfest at the Greenwich House Music School. Featuring 19 live performances and six new duo commissions, M3 is a platform allowing visibility for women, non-binary and traditionally underlooked musicians a place to perform and collaborate to create beautiful music. Doors open at 6pm 46 Barrow St New York, NY 10014.

Club Nihil – Depeche Mode Tribute: Jam out to your favorite 80’s new wave music at Club Nihil’s Depeche Mode Tribute night. Hosted by No Return Post Punk Society, this event is free before midnight so make sure to get there on time! Doors open at 10 pm Eris Evolution, 167 Graham Avenue, New York, NY 11206, 21+ event.

Saturday, June 18

NYC Afrobeats Spring Fest: Celebrate upcoming Juneteenth holiday by attending this year’s Afrobeats Spring Fest, where you can enjoy music, food and fashion from vendors honoring cultures from different parts of Africa. An incredible shopping experience with music and delicious food awaits! Tickets start at $20. 4-9pm Blue Midtown 220 W 44th Street, New York, NY 10036. 21+ event.

Drag Royale Drag Queen Dinner: Pride Month is never a dull affair, and what better way to celebrate than by dining with some of your favorite drag queen divas impersonating stars like Liza Minnelli, Nicki Minaj, Whitney Houston, Sia and more? Tickets start at $20. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Harbor New York City 621 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036. 18+ event.

Sunday, June 19

Father’s Day Kids Party Cruise: Spend the day with Dad on an Encanto-themed cruise! Begin at the Skyport Marina and have an amazing day singing and dancing to music from Disney’s Encanto, while out on the water. Tickets are $40 per person. 11:30 am – 8:30 pm. Skyport Marina, 2430 FDR Drive, New York, New York. 

Father’s Day Brunch: There’s no better way to treat Dad than by taking him to the ultimate brunch! Celebrate dad, yourself or any father figure in your life by eating a delicious meal. Dads eat free! Tickets are $40 per person (excluding Dad!) 1-8 pm. Venture Kids 1731 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Juneteenth Charity Bike Ride: Honor both Juneteenth and Father’s Day with a charity bike ride through Central Park! Mimms, Inc. and The Round Table will be coordinating a charity bike ride to support the Alvin T. Mimms Scholarship Fund, at St. Charles Borromeo School. St. St. Charles Borromeo has served the children and families of Harlem for over 100 years, helping generations to flourish. A donation of $20 is suggested. 9 – 11 am. Central Park 110th & 7th Avenue, New York, NY.