The 5 Best Things To Do Tonight, August 1
Tonight in New York City: Watch a screening of Jackie Brown, sing along with Ziggy Marley, or go roller skating in your best beach attire. By Carly Petrone.
Jackie Brown
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Watch a screening of Jackie Brown tonight at the Museum of the Moving Image. Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Robert De Niro, and Michael Keaton star in the 1997 film directed by Quentin Tarantino. See this cops-and-robbers film derived from the Elmore Leonard novel Rum Punch. Tickets are $12 and screening starts at 7 p.m.
Ziggy Marley: The Fly Rasta Tour
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Chill out with Ziggy Marley tonight at Irving Plaza. The reggae and rap artist is back on the road with his The Fly Rasta Tour. Tonight, the son of Bob Marley will perform songs from his latest record. Come sing along to "Give It Away" and "I Don't Wanna Live On Mars." Tickets are $45.50 and concert begins at 8 p.m.
Lola Star's Dreamland Roller Disco: Wipe Out Skate Party
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Get ready to lace up your skates! Roll to some of the best Disco you will ever hear during Lola Star's Wipe Out Skate Party. You'll get to strike a pose in your best beach-inspired costume while riding the waves on the roller rink floor. Take a free roller disco dance lesson with Helen Pontani of the world famous Pontani sisters and roll around while DJ Misbehavior spins some 80s sumerime beats. Did we mention there's a costume contest? Event begins at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15 (includes skate rentals).
Zebra Cake & Friday Night Dancestravaganza
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Spend your Friday night at Beauty Bar. Starting at 8 p.m., Adam Manawala (Funny or Die), Josh Homer (Comedy Central's Live at Gotham), and Josh Carter (Collegehumor) host a night of comedy, featuring some pretty hilarious guests. Have a few cocktails (or a manicure) and stick around for the Friday Night Dancestravaganza, which begins at 11 p.m. DJ Omri S. Quire will be spinning everything from soul to new wave so come ready to dance. Party goes until 4 a.m. and admission is free.
Aaron Neville
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Grammy award-winning singer Aaron Neville has been singing beautiful music for decades and tonight you can hear him perform live at the City Winery. His distinctive voice and charismatic stage presence has earned him four top-20 hits and four platinum albums. Come hear him sing hits from his 2013 album, My True Story. Tickets range from $55-$65 and concert begins at 8 p.m.
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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.
