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Tonight's best parties and nightlife events
Fri Jun 24
Shelly Watson
Classical TasselsAmber Ray and Tigger! get naughty in this burlesque show at Drom, while Shelley Watson sings operatic arias.
Shut Up and Dance: Freedom's Annual Michael Jackson SaluteThis party at Le Poisson Rouge is a tribute to Michael Jackson so be ready for a night heavy on "Beat It," "Billie Jean" et al.
BlowoffThe Blowoff party at the Highline Ballroom caters to electro-, house- and indie-rock-loving alt boys, burly bears and leather daddies.
Tonight's best free party:
Danny Krivit + Dennis "Citizen" KaneDanny Krivit and Dennis "Citizen" Kane team up for an intimate session at Le Bain.
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Michael Jackson commemoration events
Fri Jun 24
It is hard to believe that it has been two years since the world lost the King of Pop. Even though Michael is gone, we are still receiving fresh music for generations to worship (like the new album Michael and posthumous music videos for "Hollywood Tonight" and "Behind the Mask"). This weekend, marking the second anniversary of his untimely death, New Yorkers are finding their own ways to remember. Dig out the red leather jacket and bring a white-gloved hand to your forehead to salute the man who gave us the moonwalk.
Shut Up and Dance: Freedom's Annual Michael Jackson Salute The Freedom Party crew boasts unrivaled Friday-night dance parties for anyone who loves to shake it. DJs Herbert Holler, Cosi and Marc Smooth's turntables will be churning out MJ classics starting at 11pm. Brush up on your gravity-defying Smooth Criminal lean and Thriller's zombie choreography and show up early (ladies are free before midnight). Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St at Thompson St...
Tonight's best parties and nightlife events
Thu Jun 23
Basement BhangraDJ Rekha, Eddie Stats, and Ranbir S wreck the decks with bhangra beats, hip-hop, drum 'n' bass and lots more at S.O.B's.
The Table: Kingdom + Nguzunguzu + Total FreedomFour DJs face each other across a table to create a constant stream of sound at the New Museum of Contemporary Art.
The Dog & Pony Show: ButchThe canines and the equines return for another night of top-notch house and techno at Cielo.
Tonight's best free party:
Tiny BubblesDowntown-famous DJs —including Sammy Jo, Jon Jon Battles and Dynell himself— spin for a cool crowd at Bubble Lounge.
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Five things to do today
Tue Jun 21
Illustration: Dan Park
Music Eddie Vedder The Pearl Jam frontman hits Beacon Theatre for a two-night run.
Talk "Neil Gaiman with Lev Grossman" The Sandman scribe chats with a fellow NYT best-seller at the 92nd Street Y.
Shopping Housing Works Get great deals on summery styles at this one-day sale.
Film Dial M for Murder Watch Hitchcock's classic thriller in 3-D.
Comedy Mr. Coconuts Catch Todd Barry, Jessi Klein and other stand-ups at Union Hall.
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Photos: Newmindspace's Bubble Battle
Tue Jun 21
Newmindspace's Bubble Battle Photograph: Virginia Rollison
After the Mermaid Parade, hundreds of people gathered at Coney Island for Newmindspace's annual Bubble Battle. The urban pranksters invited people to blow bubbles across the Boardwalk using a variety of methods, including motorized bubble guns and good old-fashioned wands. Click through for more goofy photos.
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- Senior Editor: Amy Plitt (@plitter)
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