The weekend is here again, and if you’re in the city and not sure what to do, we’ve assembled some options. Summer Streets is back on Saturday to turn Park Avenue and Lafayette Street into a car-free zone from 7am-1pm. The festivities include a zip line, water slide and more. You can get the lowdown over here. Variance, a music and arts festival that celebrates discovery, diversity, and sustainability, comes to Brooklyn this Saturday. The day-into-evening, solar-powered affair features sets by Oberhofer, Roy Davis Jr., Awesome Tapes From Africa and more. For those that like their cider, Ciderfeast is happening at SolarOne. A restoration of John Water’s Multiple Maniacs comes to the big screen. And, Martin Creed’s show at Park Avenue Armory sadly comes to a close this weekend – don’t snooze on this one. Other ideas, which you can find below, include an Olympics opening ceremony party at Samsung 837, Lincoln Center Out of Door’s The Last Waltz 40th Anniversary Celebration, and more.

Friday, August 5
FILM: Purple Rain: Terror Beyond Belief
From the man that brought you The Shining Forwards and Backwards and Tough Guys, comes a reimagined Purple Rain. It’s described as “a new edit of Purple Rain where Prince murders Apollonia and gets away with it.” Check out the trailer here.
Spectacle Theater, Brooklyn, NY
$5

SPORTS: Rio Remotely Opening Ceremony Party with Lolo Jones
Celebrate the Olympics at Samsung 837. They will be broadcasting the festivities on their big screen and there will be Brazilian bites and refreshments. Plus, Track and Field and Bobsled athlete Lolo Jones will be in the house.
Samsung 837, 837 Washington Street, New York NY 10014
7:30pm
Free with RSVP

FILM: Morris From America
This Sundance fave finds an American teen named Morris fancying himself to be the next Notorious BIG, however, he lives in the EDM world of Germany. Craig Robinson stars. TK The Architect performs before the film and there will be a pre-screening reception courtesy of Stella Artois.
Industry City, 274 36th Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11232
7pm
$15

FILM: BFP Summer Screening Series – Cartuna Presents “Dirty Morning Cartoons”
Brooklyn Fire Proof’s free outdoor screening series continues with a program of animated short films curated by Cartuna. In the mix are films by Justin Roiland, Sick Animation, Leah Shore, Nick DenBoer, Felix Colgrave, Jeanette Bonds, Jaime R., Ian Miller,Sean Glaze, Cool 3D World, Signe Baumane, and more.
at Brooklyn Fire Proof, 119 Ingraham St (In the Alley), Brooklyn, New York 11237
7pm
Free

Saturday, August 6
Worlds Fair Nano
Get a taste of the future at this two-day technology and arts festival. On tap are interactive exhibits, live art, futurist talks, spontaneous performances, music, food, and more. Highlights include puppy mindreading, a virtual motorcycle ride, talks on topics such as the future of dating and music, and an interactive light show. Plus, you can sample Soylent and foods made with cricket flour. They will have regular food too.
Skylight Modern, 537 W 27th St, New York, New York 10001
10am-6pm
$35-$99

SPORTS: Rockaway Water Park Grand Opening
As if Rockaway needed another reason to be a cool summer destination, this weekend a water park is opening in the hood. The owner of Thai Rock is bringing a Tarzan Boat to the bay. These boats are essentially a floating jungle gym with diving platforms, trampolines, a slide and a swinging rope. The thing looks totally dope. You can watch a video of it in action here. It will be free to play on during a portion of opening day.
Rockaway Water Park, 375 Beach 92nd Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11693
1pm
$25

PARTY: Le Cheboigon Opening
Moiety, an art gallery in North Williamsburg, is re-opening as Le Cheboigon, a bar, cafe, venue and flavor studio. To celebrate, they are throwing a shindig. Among those expected to up the revelry are Blazer Soundsystem, Cory McAbee, Juiceboxxx, LQQk Studio, Dreem Street, Matt Papich and many more.
166 North 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
6pm-2am
Free

PARTY: Hulu Summer Road Trip: New York
Hulu is throwing a Seinfeld-themed shindig in Long Island City. The event features screenings of three Seinfeld episodes, plus the theatrical premiere of the documentary short They’re Real & They’re Spectacular: Seinfeld Super Fans and the Summer of George. There will be a look-alike contest, giveaways, frolf, show-themed food options and more. Those who get their early could also walk off with a Seinfeld limited edition art print.
7pm
Hunter’s Point South Park, Center Blvd & 50th Ave, Long Island City 11101
Free

FESTIVAL: Lincoln Center Out of Doors: The Last Waltz 40th Anniversary Celebration
As part of Lincoln Center Out of Doors’ Americanafest NYC, the festival is celebrating the 40th anniversary The Last Waltz, a concert that was billed as The Band’s “farewell concert appearance”. It took place at the Winterland Ballroom and found the group joined by an all-star cast of guests including Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and many more. Martin Scorsese also documented the event and turned into a documentary. Lincoln Center Out of Doors seeks to re-create the musical vibe of that special night and finds the late Levon Helm’s band The Midnight Ramble performing with special guests Bob Weir, Dr. John, Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller, Anderson East, Howard Johnson, and more. Parker Millsap open the evening.
Damrosch Park, 70 Lincoln Center Plz, New York, New York 10023
7pm
Free

Sunday, August 7
ART: Martin Creed: The Back Door
Sunday will be a sad day indeed as it marks the closing of Martin Creed’s multimedia installation at the Park Avenue Armory. Don’t miss your chance to play in the balloon room, witness the animated piano, catch up on Creed’s videos, and take in his music.
Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, New York, NY
12pm-6pm
$15

FILM: Alamo Star Wars Marathon
Just how it sounds, Alamo is hosting a Star Wars marathon. Catch rare digital screenings of the special edition versions of A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi up on the big screen.
Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
1pm
$57-$67

PARTY: Mad Decent Block Party
No one does a block party quite like Diplo and his Mad Decent crew. Serving up good vibes, tasty treats, and fierce lineups, Mad Decent shows are the height of summerdom. Following a brief and successful run in the streets of Philly, the party began roving back in 2010 and this year plans to hit 13 sweet spots across North America including two events in Coney Island, Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7. The Saturday show is already sold out, but tickets are still available for Sunday, with a line-up that includes Big Wild, BOI-1DA, Boombox Cartel, Kesha, Zeds Dead and more. 18+
MCU Park, 1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
1:30pm
$45