June 1st: Eat lunch alfresco at Claudette (and trick your Instagram followers into thinking you’re in Paris). Leia mais.
June 2nd: Embrace your inner nerd at the World Science Festival--where else can you spend the evening geeking out about dark matter with a bunch of physicists? Leia mais.
June 3rd: Wait in line for free tickets to see the all-lady production (yessss) of Taming of the Shrew at the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park. Leia mais.
June 4th: Take a pilgrimage to Randall’s Island to see the Killers, Marian Hill and tons more bands rock out at the Governors Ball. Leia mais.
June 5th: Stroll through the park and shop for a new painting for your dining room at the Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit. It’s multitasking at its finest. Leia mais.
June 6th: It’s summer, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t learn anything new. Take a free Italian, Japanese or Brazilian Portuguese class in Bryant Park. Leia mais.
June 7th: There’s nothing better than a glass of refreshing lemonade. Oh, except getting to see Beyoncé sing Lemonade live at Citi Field. Leia mais.
June 8th: Go old school with funk/soul band Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings in the Prospect Park bandshell, part of BRIC’s Celebrate Brooklyn! Lineup. Leia mais.
June 9th: Learn how to raise happy chickens in the city at the Imani Community Garden’s urban chicken coop. (Yep. Seriously.) Leia mais.
June 10th: Time for a three-hour vacation: Sip cocktails and eat tapas as Gin Mare transforms the gorgeous Ramscale Studio rooftop into a Mediterranean paradise. Leia mais.
June 11th: Finally, a use for that flapper dress you bought for Halloween. Sip gin rickeys and do the Charleston at the Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island. Leia mais.
June 12th: Head to Broadway hot spot the Metropolitan Room to watch the Tony Awards live while drinking martinis. Something tells us a little show called Hamilton is going to win some stuff. Leia mais.
June 13th: Longing for the great outdoors? Rough it at OutdoorFest in Brooklyn, where you can learn wilderness survival skills, then go sailing. Leia mais.
June 14th: Prepare your best true story for the Moth StorySlam at Housing Works Bookstore (or just watch others tell theirs). No pressure, but it better be good--it’ll be broadcast on the podcast. Leia mais.
June 15th: See next year’s hit movies before they’re released wide at BAMcinemaFest--first up on opening night is the indie hit Little Men, starring Greg Kinnear, Jennifer Ehle and Alfred Molina. Leia mais.
June 16th: Here’s your new signature summer dish: Learn to make killer fried chicken and biscuits at Haven’s Kitchen. You’ll win every picnic, we promise. Leia mais.
June 17th: Stake out a spot on STK Downtown’s breathtaking rooftop at happy hour. Order a Manhattan and the crispy rock shrimp. Repeat as necessary all summer long. Leia mais.
June 18th: Channel your inner Ariel at the Coney Island’s annual Mermaid Parade. It’s crowded, hot and crazy, but it’s worth it. Leia mais.
June 19th: Spend the day swimming at Brighton Beach--when you get hungry, hit the streets for a bowl of authentic Ukrainian borscht at Café Glechik. Leia mais.
June 20th: It’s a summer tradition: Sip a glass of white wine and watch the sunset at the Frying Pan, a docked boat off the Hudson. Leia mais.
June 21st: Your nails called. They want a new warm-weather-friendly manicure from Paintbox. Leia mais.
June 22nd: Who needs a vacation home when you can kick back at Pier A Harbor House in Battery Park? All of the views, none of the mortgage. Leia mais.
June 23rd: This is not a drill. Amy Schumer is headlining at Madison Square Garden. We repeat: This is not a drill. Leia mais.
June 24th: Catch one of the dozens of all-night improv shows at UCB’s Del Close Marathon, where the chance of an Amy Poehler sighting is extremely high. Leia mais.
June 25th: Sample hundreds of Long Island wines and treats at the North Fork Crush Wine & Artisanal Food Festival at Jamesport Vineyards. Wear your elastic-waist pants. Leia mais.
June 26th: Put on your best rainbow ensemble and join in the Gay Pride March as it celebrates its 46th year. Leia mais.
June 27th: Wake up early to grab an everything bagel doughnut (yep, it’s as weirdly delicious as it sounds) at the Doughnut Project. Leia mais.
June 28th: Guys, best news ever: You can finally learn to make Roberta’s pizza from scratch at this Brooklyn Kitchen class taught by chefs Anthony Falco and Peter Litschi. Leia mais.
June 29th: Sweat it out at a free African dance class at the Target Brooklyn Community Garden. Leia mais.
June 30th: We know it’s completely cliché, but wait an hour for a burger at Shake Shack in Madison Square Park. You know it’s worth it. Leia mais.
July 1st: Get brave and sing in front of a bunch of strangers outside at Totally Public Karaoke at Pier I. (Might we suggest “Formation”? It’s what Beyoncé would want.) Leia mais.
July 2nd: Venture out to Rockaway Beach for some free Yoga on the Beach, then jump into the ocean to cool off. Leia mais.
July 3rd: Eat oysters and sip summery cocktails at Eataly’s beachy new rooftop pop-up restaurant, Sabbia. Leia mais.
July 4th: Scope out an early spot at Brooklyn Bridge Park for a picnic (bring grown-up juice boxes), then stay for a perfect view of the fireworks. Leia mais.
July 5th: Get a head start on your winter wardrobe at Bryant Park Knits, where you can knit sweaters and scarves in the sweltering heat. It’s free, and you even get yarn and needles. Leia mais.
July 6th: Usually the woodsy Hallett Nature Sanctuary in Central Park is closed to the public, but from 2 to 5 p.m. you can explore the lush forest trails. Leia mais.
July 7th: Take a free, beginner tango class at West Harlem Piers taught by Strictly Tango NYC. Leia mais.
July 8th: Who needs one lunch when you can have 12? Head to Broadway Bites in Greeley Square for a ton of amazing lunch options in one outdoor spot. Leia mais.
July 9th: Dance under the stars at Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, featuring live music by the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra. If you’re really good, you might win the lindy hop dance contest. Leia mais.
July 10th: Can’t swing a trip to France this year? Pop over to the Bastille Day Street Fair on 60th Street between Fifth and Lexington avenues. Leia mais.
July 11th: Sip Czech beer and spend the day lounging at the picnic tables at the Astoria Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden. Leia mais.
July 12th: Stargaze--and planet gaze--on the High Line with telescopes provided by the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York. Leia mais.
July 13th: Design your own ice-cream creation at Magnum’s New York storefront in Soho (we like ours with gold flakes). Leia mais.
July 14th: Take the Jitney to the Hamptons for the day (but before you go, sign up for PureWow’s Hamptons edition so you’re in the know). Leia mais.
July 15th: Take a day trip uptown to the Cloisters--check out medieval European art, then explore the gorgeous grounds. Leia mais.
July 16th: Yay, we don’t have to go to the Jersey shore to bump, set and spike. Play free beach volleyball from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pier 25 (and yep, there’s real sand). Leia mais.
July 17th: Try the almost-too-pretty-to-eat Japanese raindrop cake at Smorgasburg Williamsburg. (We said almost.) Leia mais.
July 18th: Have a picnic in Central Park…anywhere besides Sheep Meadow. There are so many other great places to explore, like the grassy spots around Belvedere Castle. Leia mais.
July 19th: Take advantage of the beautiful weather and wait outside for a cotton-candy milkshake at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer. Leia mais.
July 20th: It’s a New York must: See Billy Joel sing “Uptown Girl” at Madison Square Garden as part of his concert residency. Leia mais.
July 21st: Explore the Met Breuer, a satellite gallery dedicated to modern and contemporary art in the former Whitney Museum space. Leia mais.
July 22nd: Check out NYC’s newest rooftop pool and the breathtaking views at Hotel Indigo’s Mr. Purple. Leia mais.
July 23rd: Take a chocolate-making tour at Raaka Chocolate (but try to resist dipping your hands into the vats.) Leia mais.
July 24th: Sip a refreshing avocado margarita at Mexican hot spot Javelina. (Veggie cocktails are really in right now.) Leia mais.
July 25th: See and be seen at the pool at the Beach at the Dream Downtown…if you can get past the velvet rope at the door. Leia mais.
July 26th: Lounge in the hammocks at Gantry State Park and gaze at a panoramic view of the New York skyline. Leia mais.
July 27th: Get a big dose of '90s high school nostalgia at McCarren Park’s outdoor screening of 10 Things I Hate About You. Leia mais.
July 28th: Need to cool down? Head to Mehanata Bulgarian Bar and have a seat in the subzero vodka room. Leia mais.
July 29th: Take a break from the hustle and bustle--head to Ditmas Park for a healthy, local feast at the Farm on Adderley. Leia mais.
July 30th: See Jessie Mueller knock it out of the park as a baking guru in the new Sara Bareilles musical Waitress on Broadway. (Oh, and the whole theater smells like pie.) Leia mais.
July 31st: Get an early head start on your holiday shopping at the Artists & Fleas “Christmas in July” event in Williamsburg and Chelsea Market, featuring handmade goodies and caroling karaoke. Leia mais.
August 1st: Even if sports aren’t your thing, you have to see the Mets play the Yankees at Citi Field. If only for the cheese fries. Leia mais.
August 2nd: They’re baa-aaack. A new revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats is opening on Broadway. Meow. Leia mais.
August 3rd: Watch The Royal Tenenbaums under the stars at Pier I in Riverside Park South and steal decor ideas for your apartment. Leia mais.
August 4th: Learn to play chess in Bryant Park. By the end of the summer, you’ll be a grandmaster. (Well, maybe.) Leia mais.
August 5th: Duck into the Garden at St. Luke in the Fields for a quick, green respite from the city. Leia mais.
August 6th: Summer Streets is back: From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., it’s totally safe to bike, run or play on Park Avenue from the Brooklyn Bridge all the way up to Central Park. Leia mais.
August 7th: Munch guanciale e pepe rice on Santina’s colorful patio and pretend you’re dining along the Amalfi Coast. Leia mais.
August 8th: Take a day trip to Fort Tilden in Queens, one of the (relatively) less crowded beaches in the city. Leia mais.
August 9th: Air-conditioning not cutting it? Plunge into the 46-degree ice bath at Aire Ancient Baths and you’ll forget all about the heat. Leia mais.
August 10th: Eat lunch, New Orleans-style: Order a pound of crawfish with potatoes and corn at Lower East Side seafood spot The Boil. Leia mais.
August 11th: Wake up bright and early for this fusion of yoga, ballet and calisthenics outside the Flatiron building, taught by the folks at the Rise NYC. Leia mais.
August 12th: Relax on Gallow Green’s cozy porch swing and sip a Pimm’s Punch (Pimm’s No. 1 with crushed ginger, cucumber, mint and lime) in the charming rooftop garden. Leia mais.
August 13th: Learn how absinthe is made (and, of course, sample some) at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Herbal Spirits Tour. Leia mais.
August 14th: You look sweaty. Skip the McCarren Park Pool (too crowded) and get a day pass at the McCarren Hotel’s gorgeous pool instead. Leia mais.
August 15th: Eat wild-caught oysters and take in the beautiful view at Grand Banks Oyster Bar. Leia mais.
August 16th: Explore Wave Hill, a sprawling, 28-acre public garden overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades. Leia mais.
August 17th: Try poke, NYC’s newest food trend, at Pokeworks. It’s kind of like a Hawaiian version of ceviche. Leia mais.
August 18th: Hang out at The Top of the Standard Hotel, a gorgeous rooftop lounge you’ll never want to leave. Leia mais.
August 19th: Get your Zen on with a seven day urban retreat at the Shambhala Center, a Buddhist meditation space. Leia mais.
August 20th: Go on the NYC Margarita March and sample eight margaritas from bars across the city. A portion of the proceeds goes to non-profit and charitable organizations, so win-win. Leia mais.
August 21st: Can’t decide which band to see? Check out the Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater--this year, Ariana Grande, J. Cole, Calvin Harris & tons more. Leia mais.
August 22nd: Take a winemaking tour at City Winery, then sip a glass of local wine. And you might want to buy an extra bottle or three to take home. Leia mais.
August 23rd: Pretend you’re in Malibu and hang ten at Brooklyn Surf Bar in Williamsburg. There’s even sand on the floor. Leia mais.
August 24th: Spend the day basking in the sun at Coney Island--and don’t forget to go for a spin on the iconic Wonder Wheel. Leia mais.
August 25th: You couldn’t pay us to golf. Mini-golfing on the other hand? We’re there. Play 18 holes at Pier 25 in Hudson River Park. Leia mais.
August 26th: Hang out on the patio and listen to live jazz music at Italian joint Le Fanfare in Greenpoint. Leia mais.
August 27th: Sip a summery Lao with mezcal, agave and passion fruit juice on the Press Lounge roof while gazing at the unbelievable view. Leia mais.
August 28th: Take a stroll down Bank Street in the West Village, one of the most beautiful streets in New York City. Leia mais.
August 29th: Nab a seat to the first round of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. (But if you see a green ball flying at your head, duck.) Leia mais.
August 30th: Bike up through Riverside Park and into the gorgeous Untermyer Gardens and Conservatory--but pretend you’re in Greece instead of Yonkers. Leia mais.
August 31st: Congrats! You officially made the most of your summer. To celebrate, set sail on a North River Lobster Company cruise. You deserve all the lobster rolls. Leia mais.
