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The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, June 2

Tonight in New York City: Play a round of musical chairs in Bryant Park, check out the Brooklyn Film Festival, or help raise money for Art Start. By Carly Petrone.

3rd Annual Musical Chairs in Bryant Park

Musical Chairs
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Relive your favorite childhood game tonight at Bryant Park. Make sure to grab one of the park's iconic green bistro chairs because Ophira Eisenberg and DJ Stewey Decimal are hosting an epic night of musical chairs. Pre-registration has filled up but you can still show up at 6:30 p.m. for walk-in registration. Don't miss your chance to win prizes and walk away with the title of musical chairs champion. Games begin at 7:30 p.m.

The Brooklyn Film Festival: The Girls on Liberty Street

The Girls on Liberty Street
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Come see the East Coast Premiere of The Girls on Liberty Street tonight at the Brooklyn Film Festival. The film, directed by John Rangel, follows the story of a young woman who is trying to make sure her home will be the same place when she returns from basic training. With her boyfriend pulling away, her sister growing up too fast, her brother falling under a bad influence, and her friends making plans without her, it's looking like things will ultimately be different upon her return. Tickets are $12 and screening begins at 6 p.m.

TV Happy Hour: Macabre Monday

Macabre Monday
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If you're in the mood for a little suspense, make your way over to Videology in Brooklyn. From 5 .m. – 7 p.m. you can enjoy a mix of sci-fi, horror, and thriller television, including shows like The Twilight Zone and The X-Files. Nerd out and enjoy some tasty cocktails. It will certainly make your Monday that much better.

New SPiN New POP! Art Show Fundraiser

New Spin New Pop
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Check out Steven Swancoat and Tripp Derrick Barnes's spectacular PopNeosim debut event, "New York POP" tonight at SPiN New York. This art exhibition and charity fundraiser is raising money for Art Start, the non-profit which helps create after school programs for underserved children throughout the five Boroughs who are interested in the arts and humanities. Show goes from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and the ping pong tables will be open! Suggested ticket prices start at $20 and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Art Start.

Sunset Cocktails & Free Live Jazz

Stephane Wrembel Trio
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Head over to the rooftop bar at the Empire Hotel tonight and listen to free Jazz over Lincoln Center. The Stephane Wrembel Trio (Midnight in Paris, Vicky Cristina Barcelona) will perform from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Take advantage of the drink specials and the gorgeous view.

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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.

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