FRICTION NYC

The warm weather is finally here, so get out this weekend and live it up. You can count on the FIVE5 guide to New York City for all hot spots of summer:

1. SOFT and MORNING THEFT

What: Soft is playing at The Delancy as part of its anniversary party this Friday. Open bar and hors d’oeuvres from 9-10 and 1-2. After Soft plays at 11, we will be making a B-line to nearby Luna Lounge for a free performance from Morning Theft. This Saturday is unfortunately the last night of business for the near-legendary rock club. Bands like Interpol and The Strokes incubated their following here. We are glad to hear they’re currently seeking real estate in Williamsburg.

When: Friday, June 10, 11PM and 11:30PM

Where: The Delancey (Delancey at Clinton) Luna Lounge (Ludlow btwn Houston and Stanton)

How Much: $7 for Soft and free for Morning Theft

2. BIG APPLE BARBECUE BLOCK PARTY

What: We here at CU love our BBQ. There has been a long debate between CU members begging the question, “Does real BBQ exist in New York?” BBQ certainly is on the rise in popularity. In the past year, Righteous Urban Barbecue, Smoked, Bone Lick Park, Spanky’s and Dinosaur all joined the standards like Virgil’s, Blue Smoke, Daisy May’s and Pearson’s. Come to Madison Square Park for the Big Apple Barbeque Block Party this weekend and find out for yourself if it’s the real deal.

When: June 11th and 12th, 12-6PM

Where: Madison Square Park

How Much: Free

3. HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE

What: The creator of Spirited Away, Hayao Miyazaki, brings us his latest anime masterpiece, Howl’s Moving Castle. The movie focuses on a young woman, Sophie, who falls under a wicked curse after meeting an alluring wizard named Howl, and consequently embarks on an epic journey to get her life back and help Howl bring peace to the kingdom.

When: Starts Friday, June 10

Where: Loews Cineplex Lincoln Square, 1998 Broadway

How Much: $10

4. 1983 REVISITED

What: This is a return of the gallery’s 1983 exhibition Master Photographers and features the work of six photographers: André Kertész, Robert Doisneau, Horst, Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Arnold Newman, and Helmut Newton.

When: Wednesday, Now through June 25th gallery hrs. Tues-Sat 11AM-5PM

Where: Staley-Wise Gallery, 560 Broadway (btwn Prince and Spring)

How Much: FREE

5. THE BEACH

What: It’s time to shed that winter fat and tan those pasty thighs. Time to hit the beach. We like Coney Island for the proximity to the City and for the carny food. For swimming in the ocean, we head out to Long Beach or Jones Beach (water temperatures now are in the low 60s). Sunday looks the best for laying out and reading your favorite book to the sound of the waves.

When: This Weekend

Where: Coney Island, Long Beach, Jones Beach

How Much: Coney Island - Free, Long Beach and Jones Beach - about $7