FRICTION NYC

Summer is coming to an end, so get out there and live it up! You can count on FIVE5 for your weekly guide to all the hip events in New York City:

1. FLAMING BOX OF STUFF

What: Flaming Box of Stuff presents a show about beer, anger, remorse, and unemployment in the 1970’s. A comedy perfect for the CU fan.

After appearing before packed houses at the Seattle, Portland, Chicago and New York SketchFests, Flaming Box is back with their newest creation, a show grounded in the blue-collar world of a 1970’s brewery. The ensemble will once again showcase their unique character- and plot-driven approach to sketch and their penchant for finding humor in all subjects no matter how dark or bizarre.

When: Thursday, August 25, 8PM

Where: UCB Theater

How Much: $8

2. HOWL! FESTIVAL

What: The week-long annual HOWL! Festival celebrates the neighborhood’s role as the cradle of counterculture. Our favorite events this year include: Way the F**k Off Broadway on Saturday 2PM, HOWL!’s signature performance art showcase hosted by one of our favorite acts, Uncle Jimmy’s Dirty Basement. On Sunday we’ll be chillin’ in Tompkins Square Park for the live jams of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival at 3PM

When: August 27th and 28th

Where: Tompkins Square Park

How Much: FREE

3. BROOKLYN BANKS PARTY

What: We already told you about the good news on the Brooklyn Banks. This Saturday August 27th, we’ll be at the newly reopened Brooklyn Banks to celebrate the reconstruction. Spitfire is set to release a Brooklyn Banks benefit wheel and bring along some of it’s heavy riders to do justice on site. A major acknowledgement must be given to Steve Rodriguez and 5Boro Skateboardsfor his tireless efforts to keep the Brooklyn Banks on the map. FREE food and drinks .

Other companies offering their support include , Emerica, and Volcom. Plus the local skateshops KCDC and Autumn will also be there too.

When: Saturday, August 27th 1-5PM

Where: Manhattan side abutment, Madison St. and “Ave. of the Finest”

How Much: FREE

4. LA LAQUE

What: We first saw this group perform at our favorite downtown gentlemen’s club, and we were pleasantly surprised. Think 60’s French new wave soundtrack fronted by a sultry chanteuse, Devery.

When: Saturday, August 27th, 8PM

Where: Tonic

How Much: $8

5. GO CANOE

What: If the City heat and aromas are getting under your skin and you need to get out, then try the Delaware Water Gap for an overnight canoe trip. Only 2-hours out of the city, this trip is a hoot. Several CU members will be taking the 20-mile voyage down the river with beer-cooler in-tow.

When: Two-day overnight canoeing and camping

Where: Delaware Water Gap

How Much: $75