This weekend in Gold Coast, NY

Primordial Sound Meditation is a personalized mantra practice grounded in the Vedic tradition of India, created to settle mental activity and invite a deep sense of calm. A traditional Vedic formula is used to determine each person’s unique sound, selected from the vibrations present in nature at the time of birth. The word mantra comes from Sanskrit and is commonly understood as a tool for the mind, helping to disengage from external distractions. This training is presented in four sessions. It starts with the fundamentals of meditation, its origins, and the role of a personal mantra. A private one on one ceremony follows, where the individual mantra is given. The next session focuses on practical skills for building a steady practice. The final session looks at expanding awareness and experiencing higher states of consciousness. With this structured approach, participants learn to cultivate inner stability, ease stress, and support overall well-being, vitality, and happiness.

Join Trauma Psychotherapist and author Herb Cohen for a guided, transformational inner journey aligned with the 8/8 Lion’s Gate Portal. This in-person experience is designed to support clarity, healing, release, renewal, and stepping into your highest path, with opportunities for energetic transmissions during the session. The event runs for two hours and includes time for an intentional guided practice within the portal energy. Herb Cohen’s book “Unveiled: A Journey to Soul Realization” will also be available to purchase at the event.

Bastid’s BBQ returns to New York for a full day of great music and food at The Seaport. Plan for an 18+ event with doors opening at 3:00 PM.

Enjoy a live electronic music event featuring Josh Baker, with support from Laidlaw, Natalia Roth, and Cole Terrazas. The show takes place at Knockdown Center and starts in the afternoon.

Get ready for a Saturday sunset booze cruise with NYC’s hottest DJs at Pier 36. The party heads out at 6:30 PM, with boarding starting at 6:00 PM and returning at 9:30 PM. Enjoy skyline views from the rooftop deck, dance to a mix of hip-hop, reggae, reggaeton, dembow, EDM, and house, and make use of the fully stocked bar onboard. There are also food options available for purchase, plus priority seating for bottle service (based on reservation details). Attendees must be 21+ with valid ID.

Catch D.L. Hughley live at City Winery New York City. The show starts at 7:00 PM.

Krush is bringing a hard-hitting rock and roll set with party rock favorites, 90s and 2000s hits, plus classic rock and Queen-inspired songs. Catch the live band at The Boat Yard for an evening of high-energy music.

Celebrate a hot summer night with refreshing cocktails and live music. Enjoy a lively atmosphere where great drinks and catchy tunes set the tone for an upbeat evening.

Franz Ferdinand brings taut guitar riffs, a swaggering indie style, and a driving pulse built for dancing. The performance centers on singable hooks and big anthems that keep the crowd in motion. A high-energy concert experience for fans of indie and alternative rock.

Enjoy a high-energy live concert at The Bayou Restaurant featuring The Sauce Boss, bringing together live blues, rock, and soul. Expect a fun night with his memorable stage presence and his signature “hot sauce” creations, plus great food and drinks available at the venue.

Get ready for a night of Soca, Reggae, Afrobeat, Kompa, and Hip Hop at Jouvay Night Club in Queens. This is Saturdays at Jouvay, running from 10 PM to 4 AM, with special deals until 11:59 PM. There’s also a $5 cover before 12 with RSVP information provided on the event page. Everyone can download a free ticket.

Part of Cult Café’s Barry Levinson retrospective, Sleepers takes center stage with a preshow and a few fun perks. Tickets are $18 for the public and $11 for members, and earlybirds can pick up free stickers and mix CDs. This 1996 American drama, directed by Barry Levinson and presented in English, follows a tight-knit group of boys from Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen whose lives are derailed after a prank ends in tragedy. Sent to a reformatory, they suffer brutal abuse, and years later two of them confront one of their former tormentors and set out for revenge. The film runs 147 minutes and features a cast that includes Robert De Niro, Brad Pitt, Kevin Bacon, Billy Crudup, Minnie Driver, and Dustin Hoffman.

Art in the Park brings live music, poetry readings, and a variety of performances to Northport Village Park all day long. Attendees can explore booths with original artwork, hand crafted pieces, and specialty goods available to purchase from artists and artisans. Framed by a scenic waterfront, the event offers a full day of browsing, listening, and celebrating the arts.

Join a family-friendly birding program to learn how to spot birds. You’ll start with tips for identifying birds, then head out for a walk through the arboretum to look for them in action. This program is designed for children ages 6 and up. Tickets are $4 per person upon arrival, and there is also a $8 parking fee. Space is limited and reservations are required, with doors at 9:45 AM. Please try to arrive about 10 minutes early.

Get ready for a glittery, MAMMA MIA!-themed brunch experience with live, show-stopping performances from the world-famous singing waitstaff at Ellen’s Stardust Diner. Enjoy a two-hour brunch with your choice of entrée, plus bottomless mimosas for up to two hours with the bottomless ticket option. A legendary “Starduster” performance round will also keep the fun going from early on. The dress code is all about sequins, flares, and groovy style, and all guests must have pre-purchased tickets.

Catch Timmy Trumpet at Summer Club in New York City. The show starts at 1:00 PM. Tickets are available via DICE and Posh.

Homebrew Music presents a live set by Johnny Rain Band at Sands Point Preserve, staged at the Ice House, the new outdoor gathering space in the woods behind Castle Gould. Admission to the performance is included with park entry, and parking costs $15.00 per car. Weather permitting, attendees can relax on lounge seating by the pond, explore the trails, and enjoy music curated by Homebrew Music that spotlights local artists on select Sundays throughout spring and summer.

The Rose Remembrance concert is presented by Belle Voci, an intergenerational Long Island choral society of professional and amateur singers united to support cancer prevention, cure, and catharsis through inspired choral music and ceremony. This year, the ceremony will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Huntington. Tickets are available in advance, at the door, or online. Proceeds help sustain Belle Voci’s philanthropic work and programming, including concert production, scholarships, educational workshops, and charitable giving. The organization has supported the American Cancer Society, Optimum Health Institute, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Northwell Hospice Care Network, Cancer Hope Network, and Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition. Belle Voci is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Explore long form improv in a seven-week advanced class at Take 2 Actor's Studio with John Dorcic, a favorite improv instructor on Long Island. Through games and structured exercises, participants reinforce core principles while taking on advanced work. Build spontaneity, playfulness, imagination, and confidence. Practice acting on cue, thinking on your feet, and trusting your instincts. Open to anyone with prior improv experience, whether from John’s classes or elsewhere.

Pritish Narula brings his live stand up to a New York stage, blending his distinct storytelling with a funny perspective on everyday life. The show delivers humor you can relate to, keen observations, and laughs from start to finish. It takes place at Jeanne Rimsky Theater in Port Washington.

Catch a tribute show for Springsteen fans at My Father’s Place at the Roslyn. Gypsy Angel Row performs in the evening, bringing the Springsteen vibe to the stage. Tickets are not on sale.

Catch My Chemical Romance and Franz Ferdinand live at Citi Field. The show starts at 7:00 PM local venue time.

Build a solid foundation in improvisation over seven weeks at Take 2 Actor's Studio. Long Island improv instructor John Dorcic guides beginner and intermediate students through engaging exercises and games that boost spontaneity, creativity, playfulness, and confidence. Participants develop core abilities like responding in the moment, staying quick on their feet, and trusting their instincts. The class supports newcomers and those with a few lessons behind them who want to sharpen targeted skills, and it features a personalized plan for each student. Focus on the areas you care about most or enjoy a welcoming introduction to the world of improv.