Mermaid Parade

“A completely original creation of Coney Island USA, the Mermaid Parade is the nation's largest art parade and one of New York City's greatest summer events. The parade is proud to have some incredible sponsors. Click here for answers to common questions.

Founded in 1983 by Coney Island USA, the not-for-profit arts organization that also produces the Coney island Circus Sideshow, the Mermaid Parade pays homage to Coney Island's forgotten Mardi Gras which lasted from 1903 to 1954, and draws from a host of other sources resulting in a wonderful and wacky event that is unique to Coney Island.”

Saturday, June 21st 2:00pm

Coney Island

http://www.coneyisland.com/mermaid.shtml International Surfing Day

“Created by SURFING Magazine, this unofficial, official surfers' holiday gives us a chance to promote and celebrate the sport while bringing awareness to the state of our oceans and beaches.

The goal is simple: take the day, or at least a part of the day, to go out, catch a wave or three and -- while you're at
beautifying your own stretch of sand.

In the meantime, we hope to document this day of Universal Stoke as thoroughly as possible. Not only will we be assigning key regions around the globe to our team of expert photographers, we're depending on YOU to show us how it all went down in your backyard. So, be sure to email us your highlights -- both in words and photos -- from International Surfing Day.”

Friday, June 20th

Check the website for official locations and challenges
http://www.surfingthemag.com/ISD/


P.S. 1 Young Architect Program Opening

“The Museum of Modern Art and P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center are proud to announce the winner of the ninth annual MoMA/P.S.1 Young Architects Program: WORK Architecture Company from New York. The purpose of the program is to provide emerging young talent in architecture with the chance to prepare and present architectural solutions for a specific site. This year, five finalists selected by a closed nomination process were asked to present an urban landscape for the large entrance courtyard of P.S.1, with the allotted project budget of $70,000. Essential to the design were elements of shade, water, seating, and bar areas. WORK Architecture Company’s winning landscape, P.F.1 (Public Farm One), will be on view in P.S.1’s outdoor courtyard starting June 20, and will serve as an interactive environment for the 2008 Warm Up summer music series.”

Sunday June 22nd 12noon

P.S. 1 22-25 Jackson Ave.
Long Island City, New York

http://www.ps1.org/ps1_site/content/view/38/76/