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Things to do this week in NYC, Aug. 28-Sept. 3 – Metro US

Things to do this week in NYC, Aug. 28-Sept. 3

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MUSIC

The Electric Zoo Festival
Aug. 29-31, 1 p.m.
Randall’s Island Park
$99-$369,www.electriczoofestival.com

The electronic music celebration returns for a fifth year, with 150,000 attendees expected. David Guetta, A-Trak, Knife Party and Dash Berlin are just some of the 125 acts performing rain or shine.

Michael Jackson Video Tribute Birthday Party
Aug. 29, 11:30 p.m.
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg
$10, 718-963-3369
www.brooklynbowl.com

Stones Throw Records founder Peanut Butter Wolf is on the decks for what would have been the King of Pop’s 56th birthday. Come dressed to impress and ready to dance — it’s the tribute he deserves.

Mötley Crüe RIP
Aug. 29, 7 p.m.
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh
$25-$125, www.jonesbeach.com

The Crüe is finally calling it quits after 33 years of substance abuse, jail time and No. 1 records. Selling over 80 million albums in their lifetime, they’ve cleaned up their act, called on the only man who wears more makeup than them – Alice Cooper – and embarked on their final tour. Don’t miss it — even if the farewell turns out to be not as final as they claim.

PERFORMING ARTS

The Last Daysof Folly
Sept. 3, 5:30 p.m.
Madison Square Park
Free, 212-538-1884
www.madisonsquarepark.org

Before they leave the park on Sept. 7, the three outsize sculptures known as “Folly” will get quite a sendoff. The Broque Baroque Suite, a lantern dance based on an epic Hindu poem, Sofia Coppola choreographing a ballet troupe and more. Amid the performances will be a fashion show with outfits created by prestigious designers like Zac Posen and Cynthia Crowley.

‘Save the Humans’
Sept. 5, 8 p.m.
SPiN, 48 E. 23rd St.
Free,www.newyork.spingalactic.com

SPiN is celebrating its fifth anniversary by inviting France’s Leny to take over the ping-pong party space with his “Save the Humans” installation, which combines nature and retro digital games to highlight environmental issues. Classic arcade games and live music are also on the agenda amid a “cacophony of pongmanship.” Get ready to be paddled.

PARTY

Day Life Boat Party
Aug. 30, 1 p.m.
The Cabana (Marco Polo Cruises)
23rd Street Pier on the East River
$30, www.getsummered.com

Day Life has been heating things up this whole summer from beach parties to backyard parties to burlesque performances. Now they’re moving the party offshore, onboard a 300-passenger yacht with resident DJs BigVic, Edward Askew and DirtyBoogie spinning jams all night. Expect special guests and huge surprises throughout the night.

Rub-a-Grub
Aug. 31, 2 p.m.
Do or Dine
1108 Bedford Ave., Bed-Stuy
$15-$30, 718-684-2290
www.doordinebk.com

It’s beats meets treats at this backyard party featuring DJ Akalepse and partner in wax Still Life on the decks. Do or Dine chef Justin Warner curates three rounds of food and drinks paired with three DJ sets for a multisensory experience. Drink specials, food specials and tunes all day long.

Max Power’s Silly Dance Contest!
Aug. 30, 6 p.m.
Rockaway Beach Surf Club
302 Beach 87th St., Queens
Free, www.rockawaybeachsurfclub.com

Don’t know how to dance? You’ve found your people. Three 20-30 minute rounds of silly dances culminate in a final danceoff with bar tabs at stake.

FOOD

Munch Around the Village Scavenger Hunt
Aug. 31, 1 p.m.
Greenwich Village
$24.50, 877-946-4868
www.watsonadventures.com

Do you like hunting for food, just not the kind with weapons? There’s no survival experience necessary to explore Greenwich Village while tracking down some of the best pizza, kebabs, cheese, cannolis, gelato and peanut butter in the city, sprinkled with stops at classic filming locations.

J’ouvert Fête
Aug. 31, 5 p.m.
Tooker Alley
793 Washington Ave., Crown Heights
$20, 347-955-4743
www.jackfrombrooklyn.com

On the eve of the West Indian Parade is the J’ouvert festival, celebrating the Caribbean emancipation from slavery. Dancing, singing, music and body art are part of the tradition — not to mention the food and drink. Your ticket to Tooker Alley scores you a plate of amazing Caribbean food and one of four specialty cocktails.

CULTURE

Kollaboration NY
Aug. 30, 7 p.m.
Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
566 LaGuardia Place
$29-$40, 212-998-4941
www.nyuskirball.org

Kollaboration brings together the best Asian-American talent for a showcase competition. Six finalists, including pianist Musical Basics, beat boxer Sung Lee and the band Red Oak Lane, will hit the stage performing for judges including Ashok Kondabolu from Das Racist and Broadway actress Ali Ewoldt.

FILM

‘Wayne’s World’
Aug. 30-31, Noon
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan Ave., Williamsburg
$11, 718-384-3980
www.nitehawkcinema.com

Wayne and Garth made their way from SNL to the big screen back in ’92, and now they’re coming to brunch. See Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as the two metalhead slackers while scarfing down eggs Benedict and mimosas. Party time! Excellent!