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3 weeks ago | 
nywg.substack.com | Joshua Encinias
đ If youâre reading this, congratulationsâyouâve officially survived another week in New York City. Your reward? A weekend so stacked with cult classics, rooftop cocktails, and outdoor Shakespeare that youâll need a spreadsheet (or at least this guide) to keep up. Whether youâre in the mood to rub elbows with Kevin Smith, laugh your way through Union Square, or just eat your weight in lobster rolls under a 12-foot bouquet, weâve got you covered.
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1 month ago | 
nywg.substack.com | Joshua Encinias
đ New York is serving up a feast for the senses all weekend. Whether youâre in the mood for globetrotting intrigue at the movies, sipping champagne among Van Gogh-inspired blooms, or catching the latest indie gems at the Brooklyn Film Festival, thereâs something for everyone and every budget. Friday brings the annual Dumbo Drop, where toy elephants rain down in this time-honored kickoff to summer.
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1 month ago | 
nywg.substack.com | Joshua Encinias
ğ The city is popping off with Kentucky Derby parties and Cinco de Mayo celebrations all weekend long. Saturday belongs to the Derby, whether you're day-drinking mint juleps at Magic Hour Rooftop with live DJs and giant TV screens. Or keep it classy at Chef Laurent Tourondel's Derby Reserve party with Southern bites, live jazz, and artisanal cocktails.
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2 months ago | 
nywg.substack.com | Joshua Encinias
đź Spring is in full bloom, and with the season comes a new crop of weekend outings. You can visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for CherryWatch 2025 as they track their legendary cherry blossoms (peek at Magnolia Plaza and Daffodil Hill too), while Museum of the Moving Image kicks off See It Big: Stunts!âa thrilling dive into cinemaâs most jaw-dropping feats, from Buster Keaton to Jackie Chan.
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2 months ago | 
nywg.substack.com | Joshua Encinias
This weekend, New York serves up a chaotic holy trinity of events for Easter. Whether youâre craving floral fantasy (The Fifty Sonestaâs blossom-filled suite), twink anarchy (TWINKCHELLA), or drag divinity (RuPaulâs Season 17 finale shindig), this weekendâs got whiplash-inducing variety. Pro tip: Pace yourselfâSaturdayâs lamb roasts, vintage car shows, and egg hunts demand stamina, and Sundayâs champagne teas, Greek feasts, and queer 420 âchurchâ require strategic outfit changes.
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Mar 14, 2025 | 
nywg.substack.com | Joshua Encinias
ğ®ğª The only thing better than a pint of Guinness is two ğ®ğªGrab a pint of green beer and get ready to revel in the spirit of St. Patrickâs Day this weekend with a lineup of canât-miss events across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and The Bronx. Whether youâre sipping on Bushmills whiskey at The Plazaâs luxurious Rose Pub or cheering on the bagpipers at the 50th Annual Brooklyn St. Patrickâs Parade, the city goes green for Ireland all weekend long. Just avoid the puke.
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Feb 20, 2025 | 
nywg.substack.com | Joshua Encinias
👋 The month’s almost over and we’re back to help you beat the February blues. Put a smile on your face this weekend, or anytime, as you can see the exhibits in our first Top ⓹ on permanent display in Brooklyn. • None See every animal mentioned in the Torah taxidermied and crammed into this Brooklyn townhouse. • None Brooklyn College is home to hundreds of puppets of all sizes, and here’s the kicker, you can even borrow some.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
nywg.substack.com | Joshua Encinias
ūüĎč Did you nab tickets to Paul McCartney‚Äôs Valentine‚Äôs Day show? Yeah, neither did we. You can still grab tickets to Yoko Ono at Park Avenue Armory though. For everyone else: we picked the best non-octogenarians goings on this Valentine‚Äôs Day. Find them below. And if you‚Äôre the reading type / love Robert Pattinson, check out my MovieMaker Magazine cover story about his new movie Mickey 17. I spoke with Pattinson and Director Bong Joon-ho (maybe you saw his lil 2019 hit film Parasite).
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
nywg.substack.com | Joshua Encinias
The real fashion news of the week belongs to Lady Gaga’s return to form and Monday’s Apocalypse Noir show at Balcon Salon in Hell’s Kitchen. RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jan Sport and Andrew Barret Cox recreated Lady Gaga’s newly released Abracadabra music video just 24 hours after its Grammy premiere. The duo’s performance stunned audiences and went viral as it racked up over 2 million views. Who says nothing cool happens on a Monday?
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
nywg.substack.com | Joshua Encinias
ğ Itâs the freakinâ weekend and todayâs New York Weekend Guide highlights the best newcomers in comedy, art, nightlife, theatre, and live music. We didnât plan it that wayâit just happens the new vanguard is producing the cityâs best culture. Things to do:Conner OâMalley at The Bell HouseAdam Umbach's Bloom Baby Bloom ExhibitShanghai Vice Jazz at The Red PavillionFAMEHUNGRY at SoHo PlayhouseNew York Bands For LA Fire ReliefYouâll find event links and descriptions below.