As we all know, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, a mixture of many of the all of the best events NYC has to offer: outdoor movies, festivals, summer concerts, and (weather permitting) beach season. Take full advantage of the three-day weekend and pack it full of food, drink, and fun. Here is our pick for the best of Memorial Day weekend:
Memorial Day Weekend | Bikini Blast Day Party!
- When – Sat May 27
- Where – Lovage – 350 West 40TH Street, Manhattan, 10018
- Price – $12
Lovage is one of NY’s most treasured venues, so if you want to experience a Memorial Weekend above the rest, this is as high up as you can go. Dance to the extraordinary tunes ironically provided by DJ Average Joe as you take in sights of the Empire State, Times Square, the Freedom Tower… Delicious small plate food like Burrata, salmon & quinoa, or crispy chicken will be available for purchase, and you can sip on $5 mimosas, Bloody Mary’s or Bellinis from 2:00 to 4:00 pm… READ MORE
The Memorial Saturday Experience @ 760 Rooftop
- When – Sat 27 May
- Where – Rooftop 760 – 760 8th Avenue, Manhattan, 10036
- Price – $10
Start the season right by partying at the cusp of NYC with Power105! DJ Will, DJ Boof ( Wendy Williams, Fabolous, & Nicki Minaj’s DJ), DJ Calli B, and DJ Prince will get behind the 1 2’s and make you dance all over the luxurious Rooftop 760. With an outdoor patio overlooking the Theater District, a retractable roof, and an indoor dance floor boasting two levels of party space, there’s no better place to say welcome the summer season!… READ MORE
A MDW Rooftop Celebration!
- When – Sun 28 May
- Where – Sky Room – 330 W 40th Street, 33rd Floor, Manhattan, 10018
- Price – $15
Make your way to Sky Room as they launch their Memorial Day Weekend Extravaganza! This bi-level ultra lounge will transport you to a high energy oasis atop 40th Street with five distinct spaces: the North Terrace with its retractable roof, the South Terrace with its private cabanas, the Times Square Lounge, the Cube Balcony, and the Candlelight Lounge… READ MORE
Memorial Day Weekend Open Bar Party @ SideBAR
- When – Fri 26 – Mon 29 May
- Where – SideBAR – 118 East 15th Street, 10003
- Price – $19
Unlimited Bud Light drafts and well drinks at this Union Square hotspot. SideBAR is all about making you happy, from its specialty cocktails and 20 HD flatscreen TVs to its menu packed with great beer grub- six layer nachos and wings, anyone? The spot even has four different rooms ranging from a laid back lounge to a luxurious tasting room, so put on your favorite sundress or man romper and get ready to start off the summer with a bang.… READ MORE
Luxury Rooftop Brunch Party @ Lovage
- When – Sun 28 May
- Where – Lovage – 350 West 40TH Street, Manhattan, 10018
- Price – $15
It’s all luxury, friendly service, and killer views at NY’s newest and swankiest rooftop lounge: Lovage. At 4,000 square feet with 17-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass roof, Lovage is truly a sight to behold. Enjoy a bite to eat, have a drink or two and party like it is Friday night with your own wireless Quiet Events Headphones. Switch between three DJs spinning EDM, throwbacks, or Hip Hop… READ MORE
Medium Rare Presents Fantasy Forest!
- When – Sun 28 May
- Where – House of Yes 2 Wyckoff Ave, 11237
- Price – $35
On the Sunday of the Memorial Day weekend, nature will be taking over Brooklyn. Watch as the lively nighttime spot House of Yes is transformed into a forest of lush greenery, babbling brooks and a very special Tree of Life. There’ll be an exciting DJ set from The Juan MacLean, a crafted selection of other super talented DJs, live nature artists and floating fairies flying through the woods… As you slide deeper into the Fantasy, you’ll encounter Alice in Wonderland sized mushrooms that’ll guide your way alongside familiar Hip-Hop… READ MORE