No need to be stuck inside on a beautiful June evening — we’ve got plenty of outdoor events, from rooftop parties to courtyard dancing to cocktails on the Hudson — to choose from.
PICK OF THE WEEK
A benefit for the lectures and exhibition programs of the Architectural League, the ball will take place at the Old American Can Factory, a late-19th century, six-building, 130,000-square-foot industrial complex on the Gowanus Canal’s Fifth Street Basin. At the event, attendees can observe activities of artisans, fabricators, artists, designers, filmmakers and publishers selected from the more than 200 creative producers who work in the space. There will be a temporary collaborative creation space where you can learn to build, bind, stitch and print, and the courtyard will feature a DJ, food, drinks and dancing. 9 pm-3 am. Tickets from $25 to $250. 232 Third St., Gowanus, Brooklyn. Visit Architecture League for more information.
Thursday, June 4
Private Spaces/Private Access
Open House New York (OHNY) presents tours of five private city spaces — including townhouses, penthouses, new architecture and historic homes — every Thursday for the next four weeks. Drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a discussion will take place. This Thursday is a tour of the restored 1880s West Village residence of two architects, Anne Fairfax and Richard Sammons. 6:30-8:30 pm. Tickets, $125. For information, call OHNY at 212-991-6470.
Saturday, June 6
Housing Works Street Fair
The block of Crosby Street between Prince and Houston in SoHo will be closed to cars for this huge street fair and sale, which features thousands of donated books, records and CDs for $1 a piece, plus housewares, clothing and more from Housing Works Thrift Shops. There will also be music, food and beer. All profits go to Housing Works, which provides lifesaving services for homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS. 10 am-6 pm. Crosby Street between Prince and Houston (Rain date, Sunday, June 7).
Saturday, June 6
The Conran Shop and Edible Manhattan Event
Want to figure out some ways to eat healthfully? The Conran Shop and Edible Manhattan magazine are teaming up to present this healthy living event featuring the authors of “Notes on Cooking” and samples from Illy, Rick’s Picks Pickles, sustainable food purveyors Just Food and more. 1-5 pm. Free. The Conran Shop, 407 E. 59th St., 212-755-9079
Saturday, June 6
Queens Beachfront Housing Tour
Check out the latest redevelopment projects and learn the urban planning history of the Rockaway peninsula’s Arverne neighborhood. Speakers include Omar Ventegeat of Benjamin Companies developers and Buddha Allah, an Arverne resident. 10:15 am-1:30 pm. Free. 73-03 Spinnaker Drive (near Beach 73rd Street), Arverne, Queens. RSVP to office@nyplanning.org.
Monday, June 8
The Real Estate Board of New York Cocktail Party
REBNY’s Westside Committee celebrates the summer with a cocktail party at the 79th Street Boat Basin. You’ll get a two drinks, food and the opportunity to mingle. Tickets, $25. 6:30-8:30 pm. 79th Street Boat Basin, 79th Street at the Hudson River. For information and tickets, contact Angela Donovan at adonovan@rebny.com.
Tuesday, June 9
Israel Bonds Luncheon
The State of Israel Bonds Architects, Designers & Engineers Division will honor Bruce Lilker, president of Lilker Associates Consulting Engineers, at its annual luncheon. 11:30 am. Tickets, $195. The St. Regis New York, 2 E. 55th St. Contact Morgan Kronenberg at 212-446-5843 for more information.
Wednesday, June 10
Women in Architecture Fundraiser
The AIANY Women in Architecture Committee is holding a cooking class to raise funds for its Breakfast Lecture Series, which promotes and develops women in the architecture profession. This summer-themed cooking class, taught by a professional chef from Sub-Zero/Wolf, will provide a relaxed environment for networking and a chance to try some good food and learn some new culinary tricks. 6-9 pm. $30 for AIA members; $40 for non-members. Sub-Zero/Wolf Showroom, A & D Building, 150 E. 58th St, 5th Floor.
