I am occasionally brow-beaten about my inability to tell people about awesome things that may be coming up. Here, then, is the list of public events I am attending over the summer and early fall.
LCD Soundsystem (w/ Holy Ghost)
May 20th, 8PM
Concert
Terminal 5
Fresh off releasing their third album, This Is Happening, James/Pat/Nancy are coming back home for a four day stint of “standing in front of people doing things loudly” at Terminal 5. This will be my first show at Terminal 5, and I have not heard one positive word said about the venue. It will be difficult for this to compare to the Music Hall of Williamsburg show a few months back, but it should do. LCD Soundsystem is fantastic live, and you should make every effort to see them if they’re in your town.
LCD Soundsystem Afterparty
May 21st, 11PM-?
DJ Set Afterparty Thing
Highline Ballroom
Just announced by James yesterday, apparently there is some all-hours-of-the-night thing going on Saturday night where most everyone from LCDSS will be doing DJ sets. $5 tickets meant instabuy.
Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon
May 27th, 7:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Paley Center for Media
While I am not a frequent watcher of Fallon’s show, he seems to have found his footing relatively well and is churning out bits that are worth watching. Added bonus: the panel moderator will be Brian Williams.
The Legally Prohibited From Being Funny On Television Tour
June 1st, 8PM
Variety
Radio City Music Hall
Conan O’Brien returns to NYC, on the same block as NBC. We will be laughing, because crying would be sad.
An Evening With Ted Danson
June 3rd, 6:30 PM
Panel Discussion/Dinner
Paley Center for Media
When we attended the Bored To Death panel late last year, we were blown away by Ted Danson’s sense of humor and general perspective on television. The Paley Center is doing a special event just for him, so we felt like it was unmissable. We are also redeeming our membership benefit to attend the PALEY AFTER DARK dinner afterwards. I believe this means I’m having dinner with Ted Danson. This still hasn’t sunk into my brain yet.
Big Apple BBQ Block Party
June 12th & 13th
Food
Madison Square Park
It’s an annual tradition – and that reminds me, I need to buy my fastpass.
Hot Chip / Hercules & Love Affair / Holy Ghost!
August 4th, 5:30 PM
Concert
Central Park Summerstage
Three DFA artists, two of which I love, one fantastic outdoor venue. Hot Chip’s new album is wonderful; I saw Andy Butler from H&LA spin last year but it will be refreshing to see the whole band. Summerstage concerts are some of my favorite concerts of the year – there’s something very relaxing about seeing a band in Central Park.
Electric Zoo
September 4th & 5th
Music Festival
Randall’s Island
My beloved All Points West is seemingly canceled this year. In its stead, we are doubling down on the second edition of Electric Zoo, the electronic-focus music festival which was a fantastic spur-of-the-moment decision for us last year. Performers I care about include Major Lazer, Benny Benassi, John Digweed, Boyz Noise, Diplo, and Flying Lotus. You might also care about The Chemical Brothers, Paul Van Dyk, Richie Hawtin, or Armin Van Buuren. A few more remain to be announced, so the lineup might get even better.
The Pee-wee Herman Show
October-November?
Theatre
Stephen Sondheim Theater
Just announced as coming to NYC. There’s no way I’m missing this.
