WHASSUP: THIS IS IT EDITION

 

This is it, FIPSters. The last week of August—Summer's End as we know it. Yes, I've mentioned our favorite vacation season's impeding doom a few times now. I'm really trying to drive the point home that you better get out there and do something before Labor delivers its knockout blow. 

It honestly doesn't matter what you do. Just get out there and do it. You have a 3 day weekend with which to explore, adventure, drink, staycation, or whatever your little heart desires. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and live it up.

Let's try something here: write a comment on this article and let us know what your best/favorite summer experience was this year. It can be anything so long as you stepped out of your brownstone and had a gay old time. 

The only question left is, WHASSUP? Here's WHASSUP:

Thursday, 8/28, Uke Night, Freddy’s Bar: Grab your tiny guitars—that’s what they are, right?—and get ready for a serious jam sesh. It this doesn’t rock your socks off, chances are you weren’t wearing socks in the first place. FREE, 7:30pm-10:30pm

Friday, 8/29, Ye Olde Wasabassco Renaissance Fair and Stryptease Showe, The Bell House: I’m thinking armor, axes, swords, horses, turkey legs, knife throwing, jousts, and boobs…and it makes me feel weird. $20, 8pm doors, 8:30pm show

Saturday, 8/30, US Open Viewing Party, Brooklyn Bridge Park: Every year I promise myself to haul my ass all the way out on the 7 train to Arthur Ashe Stadium and every year I think of about one hundred things I’d rather do. This year I’m gonna head on down to Brooklyn Bridge Park, snag a brew, and cheer on Agassi as he fights for the title -- he's still playing, right? FREE, 11am until match play ends

Sunday, 8/31, Drum Workshop with Swiss Chris, School of Rock: This all ages can of drumming whoop-ass will set you up with some basic know-how and cool tricks, and all the tools you’ll need to practice them. Just remember, the drums are not a subtle, nuanced instrument and your neighbors will hate you. $55, 2pm-4:30pm

Monday, 9/1, LABOR DAY:  The last hurrah. It’s not too late to fulfill you’re your bitchin’ summer weekend aspirations that didn’t quite come to pass. Have a picnic on your roof. Search out a hidden watering hole. Start happy hour at 9am. Whatever it is, make it good because summer is about 9 months away. Boo-hoo.

Tuesday, 9/2, Square Root: Old New York Live, The Bell House: The Roots have become an NYC institution. From ?uestlove’s curated shows and appearances at Brooklyn Bowl, to their appointment as house band of the Late Show, the Roots are a little something to everyone. Hop on this night of music with various members, special guests, and straight up rippin’ it old school. $10, 7:30pm doors, 8pm show

Wednesday, 9/3, Mortified, Littlefield: If your worst nightmare as a teen, pre-teen, or tween was the discovery and exploitation of your journal, then this evening of awkward pauses will have you shaking in your Buster Browns. Grown up kids will be sharing their most embarrassing childhood artifacts for your viewing pleasure. $10-$15, 7pm doors, 8pm show