Come to the park´s historic Pier 1 for a fun night featuring some of the coolest dance bands on the planet, the funkiest disc jockeys under the stars and the greatest view in the world.

Admission is free. For more information, call (718) 802-0603.

Support the arts in Brooklyn at this celebration of diversity and community --- and the center´s 2012-2013 season.

The evening includes hors d´oeuvres and a complimentary martini bar provided by chic banquet hallThe Brownstone, fabulous door prizes including Broadway theater tickets and a special performance by the flamenco trio Flamenco: inside/out.

Proceeds benefit the Brooklyn Center For The Performing Arts, which presents outstanding performing arts and arts education programs at affordable prices. For tickets, call Lianne DiFabbio, (718) 951-4600 ext 3326.

Bring a blanket and enjoy this early summer show of talented young musicians performing music created by legendary American composers.

First held in 1864, Memorial Day remembers the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Admission is free. Food and refreshments will be on sale all day. Directly after the concert, enjoy a special trolley tour with historian Jeff Richman. For more information, call (718) 768-7300.

Some of Brazil’s finest forro musicians perform in this weekly party .

The term "forro" refers to a number of Northeastern Brazilian dances as well the various musical genres which accompany these dances. The music is based on a combination of three instruments (accordion, zabumba and a metal triangle) and is often as exciting as rock or as mellow as jazz.

Cocktails in hand, the crowd manages to samba with the flash and flair of a Rio Carnival celebration without ever spilling a drop. Time steps, swing and fancy foot work are natural reactions to forro´s positive vibes and musical chemistry. For more information, call (212) 254-3706.

Members of Queens’ GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender) community celebrate their history, accomplishments and future with a parade and street festival.

The parade begins at 37th Avenue and 89th Street and continues to the festival at 37 Road where there will be various activities, booths and live music performances.

For more information, call (718) 228-7599.

Hosted by comedian Sara Barron and disc jockey Stewey Decimal, anyone age 18 and older are welcome to the park´s epic game of musical chairs.

Musical chairs is a game in which a group of players walk around a circle of chairs (enough for all but one player) while music plays. The players try not to be the one unable to sit. Each round ends with the losing player and one chair removed until a final player remains.

For more information, call (212) 768-4242.

Some of Brazil’s finest forro musicians perform in this weekly party .

The term "forro" refers to a number of Northeastern Brazilian dances as well the various musical genres which accompany these dances. The music is based on a combination of three instruments (accordion, zabumba and a metal triangle) and is often as exciting as rock or as mellow as jazz.

Cocktails in hand, the crowd manages to samba with the flash and flair of a Rio Carnival celebration without ever spilling a drop. Time steps, swing and fancy foot work are natural reactions to forro´s positive vibes and musical chemistry. For more information, call (212) 254-3706.

New York’s second largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender festival features a 10K charity run, food, live music, kids activities and lots of fun.

Artists including bands, solo musicians, comedians, dance troupes, drag and many others performan in the park throughout the day. For more information, call (718) 928-3320.

Some of Brazil’s finest forro musicians perform in this weekly party .

The term "forro" refers to a number of Northeastern Brazilian dances as well the various musical genres which accompany these dances. The music is based on a combination of three instruments (accordion, zabumba and a metal triangle) and is often as exciting as rock or as mellow as jazz.

Cocktails in hand, the crowd manages to samba with the flash and flair of a Rio Carnival celebration without ever spilling a drop. Time steps, swing and fancy foot work are natural reactions to forro´s positive vibes and musical chemistry. For more information, call (212) 254-3706.

An entire stretch of Fifth Avenue becomes a giant, mile-long block party and visual art celebration.

Music and art fill the street and sidewalks embracing the nine institutions that comprise Museum Mile.

For more information, contact Robin Schatell of Urban Arts Productions at (212) 606-2296. To learn more about Museum Mile, visit DoingNYC´s sister site at www.museummile.net