The three things you need to know today in New York: Sat August 26

1. Today is Go Topless Day! Support women’s equality at this march down 58th Street to Bryant Park.

2. Chow down on grilled food and beer at our Grill Off event today. Tickets for a two-hour session are just $20.

3. Afropunk music festival kicks off today with performances from Solange, Willow Smith and more at Commodore Barry Park.

For more events, check in with Time Out throughout the day.