WGO-NY is BACK and In Full effect

Since NY Nightlife has been in our opinion on a downward trajectory for some time WGO-NY has been in hibernation mode. But we have heard some rumbling this Fall through the grapevine that there are some new events popping off this summer. With our renewed faith in NYC as a nightlife destination, sans the tourists WGO-NY is Back.

WGO Weekend Picks

Friday June 3, 2011

CONTEMPORARY SLAVERY opening @

Exit Art

7PM – 9PM,

475 Tenth Ave.,

212 966 7745

A project

conceived by Papo Colo

for SEA (Social Environmental Aesthetics) and the second annual ECOAESTHETIC exhibition, investigates various forms of contemporary slavery—from human trafficking and the sex trade; to the exploitation of farm and domestic workers, immigrants and prisoners; to sweatshop, bonded, and child labor—through a bombardment of images taken by leading photojournalists documenting this issue. A symposium will unite scholars, humanitarians and activists in dialogue in order to draw critical attention to this under-recognized local and international issue.

New Paintings by Aaron Smith "Coterie of the Wooly-Woofter" Reception @ Sloan Fine Art 128 Rivington St. 212.477.1140., 6-8pm
Aaron Smith and Sloan Fine Art would like to invite you the join the “Coterie of the Wooly-Woofter,” a bad-ass neo-dandy beardo brigade from beyond time, from Dandyism, Freak Folk, Steam Punk and Bear Culture, to Beard and Mustache enthusiasts - that revel in the exaggeration of masculinity's archetypes and encourage men to play freely with past forms of male identity.Mixing images of Victorian and Edwardian gentlemen with those of men in his immediate circle, Aaron Smith paints with irreverent swagger.

HOT MUSIC w/ JENNIFLY, ROK ONE & DUANE HARRIOTT of NEGROCLASH

@ Cayenne 128 West Houston Street (Corner Of Sullivan)

Music by: DJ MOMA, JENNIFLY & ROK ONE

This week's guest: DUANE HARRIOTT (NEGROCLASH / BIM MARX).

11pm-4am / No cover / 21+

Zero Tolerance for Disposable Music!

Saturday June 4, 2011

Another Saturday Night:The Black Rock Coalition Orchestra Serenades Sam Cooke @ Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, 212-491-2200., $20, 7pm. Join the Black Rock Coalition Orchestra as they celebrate the music of Sam Cooke.

Sunday June 5, 2011

2011 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

The Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic will return to Governors Island for one of the most highly-anticipated events of the season. There will be plenty of room for picnicking, drinking champagne and socializing. Bleachers will also be provided for watching the match. the event will include two large Veuve Clicquot Lounges offering champagne and a variety of gourmet snacks developed by Gabriel Kreuther, Executive Chef of The Modern. The event’s “Restaurant Row” will once again be executed by Danny Meyer’s renowned Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG). The concessions will include USHG’s beloved barbecue restaurant Blue Smoke, Tabla’s Chef Floyd Cardoz’s El Verano Taquería, Public Fare and more.

Starting at 10am, public ferries run regularly from the Battery Maritime Building, adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. The ferry is free and the event site is just a short 10 minute walk from the ferry drop-off point.

Event Schedule RAIN OR SHINE

11:00AM Gates open

2:30PM Opening ceremony

3:00PM Polo match begins

4:30PM Awards ceremony

5:30PM Gates close

718 Sessions with Danny Krivit & Jason Ojeda!@ Santos Party House 96 Lafayette

Music by DANNY KRIVIT On the lower level....the return of...Jason Ojeda, Lights by ARIEL Vibe Starts 6pm-1am, $5 for the FIRST 100 People BEFORE 7pm $12 with a flyer/Membership After 7pm & $20 Without.