"The Playground" Your Guide To What To Do This Weekend...

It's time to figure out where the best parties this weekend. Make sure to check out our Calendar Page and follow us on Twitter as well!

MoMA PS1 Warm Up Series

When: Sat, August 13,2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Where: MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave at 46th Ave, Long Island City, New York. Ticketed Event.

Why: Now celebrating its 14th year, the museum's highly anticipated outdoor series will continue its tradition of introducing audiences to the best in experimental live music, sound, performance, and DJs. [Details]

NYC DOT Summer Streets 2011

When: Sat, August 13,7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Where: Park Avenue, New York, NY.

Why: NYC DOT and its partners are proud to present Summer Streets. This summer, for the fourth year in a row, Summer Streets will temporarily close Park Avenue and connecting streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park to motor vehicles and open it up to the people. [Details]

The Palms: A Pool Party

When: Sat, August 13,12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Where: The Palms, 25-25 44 Drive @ the corner of Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY

Why: $10 for arriving before 3pm : $20 after.  [Details]

The GofG & Katra Pop Up Party

When: Fri, August 12,10:00 pm - 4:00 am

Where: Katra

Why: Tonight's GofG Pop Up Party is at Katra and all you have to do it RSVP! FREE admission with the mention of Guest Of A Guest at the door! Come party with your friends and cast members of MTV's Real World Las Vegas and have your picture taken by one of our GofG photographers. [Details]

G-Shock's Mini Mix Release Party

When: Sun, August 14,10:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Where: RdV.

Why: 13th Street Entertainment is having a special #SundaySkool celebrating G-Shock’s Mini Mix Release Party with music by DJ Chachi. [Details]

Housing Works Warehouse "Buy the Bags" Sale

When: Sat, August 13,10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Where: Thrift Shops Warehouse, 4849 35th St., Long Island, NY

Why: Back by popular demand, Housing Works wants you to BUY THE BAG! You give us $25 and we will give you a bag to fill up with clothes and accessories from our warehouse in Long Island City. [Details]

SEA Paddle NYC Beach Party at Beekmans Beer Garden

When: Fri, August 12,2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club. Ticketed Event.

Why: The 5th Annual Surfers’ Environmental Alliance SEAPaddle NYC Beach Party. Come out to benefit SEA & Autism Awareness! Watch paddlers & racers finish as you enjoy live music, food, & beverages. [Details]