Silly Dance Contest
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
Boardwalk
The Rockaways
Queens
Aug. 30
Here’s your to show of your amazing dance moves without the haters: the crazier the better. DJs Max Power and Maggit will play grooveworthy jams while you twerk it (or attempt to). The prize is well worth it: $50 and $25 bar tabs for first and second silliest dancers, respectively. Even if you don’t win the big bucks, free shots are given to the silliest dancers after each round. Goofy costumes are heavily encouraged.
NYC Unicycle Festival
Governors Island
New York
Aug. 31–Sept. 2
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents three days of one-wheeled races, games and exhibitions. Demonstrate your cycling prowess on a 13-mile ride from City Hall to Coney Island in honor of Brooklyn Unicycle Day (Aug. 31 at 3 p.m.; unibridgetour.info). On Sept. 1 and 2 join New York’s legendary King Charles Troupe for team activities—all on a cycle—including hockey, basketball and even sumo wrestling.
