Top 10 Labor Day events in New York

Photograph: Zenith Richards/Timeout.com
Photograph: Zenith Richards/Timeout.com

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.


rockawaybeachsurfclub.com

Photograph: Virginia Rollison/Timeout.com
Photograph: Virginia Rollison/Timeout.com

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.

nycunifest.com

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