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We gave some ideas this morning to have an NYC staycation this Memorial Day Weekend! But what if you just want to party?! From free concerts to pool and dance parties, we give you our top picks for kicking off the Summer 2011 season! If you're headed east, check out our Hamptons Party Guide. More»

Jazz Age Lawn Party
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Hundreds of ladies and gents took it back to the Jazz Age Sunday afternoon taking full advantage of Sunday afternoon's sunny New York weather for the 4th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island, all while dressed to the nines in 1920s inspired attire... More»

Dust off the grill and dig up your cutoffs, it's time for one final salute to the summer that never quite was. If you hedged your bets on the weather and are staying in the city this weekend don't feel left out of the endless summer action. Below are our picks of the city’s top events. And, as always, you can find the full details, as well as more events, on our Calendar Page.

Electric Zoo
When: Sun, September 6, 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Where: Randall's Island Park
Why: Keep your island hop going and trance out to best techno outside of Ibiza [Details]
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Governor's Island FerryThis weekend, the city flung open its doors to the public on Governors Island. Sunday evening was the moe. concert, a jam rock band that did a great job making everyone forget the strangely cold, bone-penetrating dampness that moved in on the breeze that night. As the name would imply, you can only reach the place by ferry. I got a spot up front and was greeted by something that looks like a Native American voodoo doll-hull ornament. As you can see, it's tar-black head has been baking in the East River sun longer than I've been alive. It was a great start to a fun evening. If you're interested in more Gov Island shows, you're in luck.