Don’t just sit at home! There are plenty of great things to do around New York City this weekend.
Here’s a look at some of the best events happening around town between Sept. 6-8.
Friday, Sept. 6: Tattoo happy hour!
Tattoo Happy Hour at UNTITLED at 3 Freeman Alley: UNSCRIPTED Ink – a landmark tattoo parlor sitting on the ground floor of UNTITLED welcomes guests to step into the space and channel their inner creativity. Every Friday from 4-7, the parlor will feature a weekly flash tattoo sheet along with bespoke mini tattoos paired with UNTITLED’s array of specialty cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and beer from Ebbs Brewing. Unscripted Ink Tattoo Shop, 3 Freeman Alley, Manhattan. 4 – 7 p.m. $100.
Wildlife Wonders by Gillie and Marc: Gillie and Marc, celebrated international artists, have just installed one of the world’s largest bronze octopus sculptures outside the World Trade Center Oculus! Outside the Oculus World Trade Center, South Oculus Plaza, Manhattan. All day. Free.
Saturday, Sept. 7: Big top science!
Buffalo Exchange’s Student Discount Day: Calling all students! Get set for the new semester by shopping clothing, shoes and accessories for 15% OFF your entire purchase at Buffalo Exchange Boerum Hill. To get the deal, just show your current school ID at checkout. (PS: this discount works for teachers and faculty, too!) Buffalo Exchange, 504 Driggs Ave., Brooklyn. All day. Free entry.
Mad Science: “Big Top Science”: Come one, come all: the science circus is about to begin! Step into three rings of fun for a series of chemistry and physics demos. Buz O’ Rourke Playground in Crocheron Park, Queens. 10 a.m. Free.
Sunday, Sept. 8: Buses and birds!
Fall Bird Walks with NYC Birds Alliance: In this special series with NYC Birds Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon), spot and identify creatures of flight and learn how Queens Botanical Garden provides important resources for birds. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Queens. 9 a.m. $5-$11.
Bus Festival: The New York Transit Museum’s beloved festival of vintage buses and surface vehicles returns! Explore buses from their vintage fleet, representing more than 90 years of New York City surface transit history. Emily Warren Roebling Plaza at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn. 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Free.
Find more amazing Things to Do in New York City (or list your own event) at events.amNY.com. For dozens more events around our area, check our sister sites… QNS.com, BrooklynPaper.com, BxTimes.com and LongIslandPress.com.
