Nic Rad's bemused explanation of Internet Week is probably the best description of the thing we've ever come across.

In our opinion, Internet Week is sort of like that annual Family Reunion, in the sense that as it approaches every year we roll our eyes exaggeratedly and half-dread it, but then we go and drink the kool-aid and eat the hamburgers and embrace the fact that we're part of this dorky, embarrassing, madcap world.

It's gonna be one hell of a week...

[Nic Rad Tells Us Why People Matter]

[Our Internet Week Party Last Year]

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Thursday Thrillist hosted their "The Internet Is Out of Control" party. Based on the party pics from M2, the party certainly looked WWWild! With Internet week coming to a close, (The Webby Awards on Monday night mark it's imminent end), last night's Thrillist party had some stiff competition to compete with. More»

It’s time to figure out where the best parties are, this weekend. Below are our picks of the weekend’s top events. And, as always, you can find the full details as well as more events on our Calendar Page.

Friday, June 5

The Webutante Ball
Where: Empire Hotel Rooftop
Why: See Internet Week crown a King and Queen (and vote for Rachelle)!
When: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. More»

[Music makes the world go 'round. Guests at the SoundCtrl launch] GO HERE for more photos by ROSEMARY ZUPPARDO and TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS!

Internet Week is all about the Internet (well, duh). But SoundCtrl is looking to make music a more integral part of the Internet as they decided to host their launch party at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, last night, in the middle of this frantic Internet-centric week. SoundCtrl is a new community that wants to build an online community as well as host events that have to do with music and technology. More»

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Internet Week's still going on?! You betcha it is.  These dorks have years of partying to catch up on- am I right? Last night, after the "popular nerds" -um  how's that for a paradox, gathered to watch hear Their Omnipotent Leader Barry Diller speak at the Rockefeller center, they moved onwards down to Webster Hall to mingle with the plebs (Gawker commenters and the likes), at DIGG's Diggnation party. (MC HAMMER CAME!)  From here they moved on to M2 for Thrillist's party, or maybe Gawker's rooftop soiree. Whatever order they chose to make them in, they were sure to see this guy running around at all three parties.

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[What would an internet party be without Julia Allison and her dog Lily?]

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Last night, YouTube opened Internet Week New York with an industry-heavy but light hearted par-tay at the Puck Building. With groovy red lighting, a video mash-up dj and flashing ice cubes in the specialty drinks; those internetters spared no detail. Ivanka Trump, Rodger Berman (Mr. Rachel Zoe) and many a techie joined the revelry, also a celebration of YouTube's new partnership with the Week-ending Webby Awards. The leader in online video is bringing the "internet's highest honor" to viewers as never before. Launching a "best-in-class" interactive Webby channel, YouTube users can engage with winning content, footage and events.

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It’s time to figure out where the best parties are tonight. With Internet Week just beginning, there are lots of events to choose from that won't have Stanley gnawing his paws in boredom. Below are our picks of tonight’s top events. And, as always, you can find the full details as well as more events on our Calendar Page.

Internet Week New York Kick-Off Party
Where The Puck Building, NYC
Why: Get your week of social media, marketing, etc. kicked off right, maybe with more leotarded women with foil on their heads.
When: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm More»

If you still haven't signed up for our new newsletter (are you on crazy pills?!), well hop to it! You don't want to miss out on tomorrow's Gift Bag, which features one of the Invitation Only tickets to GofG and College Humor's Yacht Rock party at 107 Rivington on Wednesday. What's the occassion?  To celebrate Internet Week New York and because Stanley LOVES dressing like he's an @$$hole on a yacht, we are throwing a shin dig like only we can. SO! Stop missing out and be the guest of a guest: get on the newsletter bandwagon if you aren't already.

Some of you are preparing for the weekend out east, others may be heading west. But, for those of you stuck in the best city in the world, it’s time to figure out where the parties are. Below are our picks of the weekend’s best events, and as always, you can find the full details as well as more events on our full NYC calendar HERE. If you are heading out to the East End, go HERE for our Hamptons listings.

Veuve Cliquot Polo Classic
Where: Governor's Island
Why: Prince Harry and a little Hamptons-type action without the commute
When: Saturday, 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm More»