Cheap Chick Weekend Picks, June 19-21, 2009

Friday June 19th
New York Asian Film Festival (Runs through July 6th, 2009.)
Various times.
Enjoy a variety of films as well as giveaways and after-parties during this festival.
Cheap Chick Info: $12, http://www.subwaycinema.com/
Location Info: IFC Center, 323 Sixth Avenue, West 3rd Street
Subway: B,D,F,V,A,C,E to West 4th Street

Friday June 19, Saturday June 20, and Sunday June 21
Taschen Books Warehouse Sale
Dig through art books for that coffee table you wish you had room for in your apartment.
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: Taschen Bookstore, 107 Greene Street
Subway: N,R,W to Prince Street

Saturday June 20
Mermaid Day Parade
2 p.m.
Pay homage to Neptune by donning fins, tails, shells, or coconuts and watch fellow sea creatures emerge from the water and walk on land for all to see (sea-get it?)
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: Coney Island
Subway: D,Q,N,F to Stillwell Avenue

Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Enjoy music from a wide range of DJs and special guests.
Cheap Chick Info: $10 suggested donation
Location Info: Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park (26 New Dock St) in DUMBO
Subway: F to York Street, A,C to High Street

American Ballroom Theater Middle School Ballroom Competition
1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
See the real story behind Mad Hot Ballroom. So do you think these kids can dance?
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: World Financial Center Winter Garden (220 Vesey St)
Subway: R,W to Rector Street

New Village Music Festival
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Enjoy a variety of music celebrating the local community.
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: Tompkins Square Park
Subway: F to Second Avenue, L to 14th Street, 6 to Astor Place

Prospect Park Waterfall Hike
12 p.m.
Discover the hidden waterfalls of Prospect Park
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: Prospect Park, meet behind the Picnic House
Subway: F to Seventh Avenue

LES History Food and History Hop with the Lunch Club
2 p.m.
Eat your way through this neighborhood and visit historic sites in the area.
Cheap Chick Info: $8 in advance or $12 at the event, RSVP here: http://www.thelunchclub.com/clubhouse/calendar.php?do=viewlcevent&e=2217
Location Info: Sixth Ward on Orchard Street between Houston and Stanton
Subway: F to Delancey Street

Sunday June 21
Go Go Gowanus Music and Arts Festival
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Block party with local designers, artists, merchants, and food from area restaurants.
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: 7th Street at Second Avenue
Subway: F,R to 9th Street/Fourth Avenue

Tel Aviv Beach Party
11 a.m.
Sunbathers can catch some rays on the sand and listen to Israeli music and bands at this event. Play some traditional Israeli beach games and get info about traveling to Tel Aviv.
Cheap Chick Info: Free!
Location Info: Central Park, Naumburg Bandshell
Subway: C to 72nd Street