While out for a neighborhood walk on Juneteenth, I stumbled upon a spectacular find: a gorgeous and very groovy mural has appeared on the wall outside Berlin Under A, one of the East Village’s last remaining live‑music venues. Created by artist Jane Beaird, the visually striking work is a spot-on recreation (complete with the band’s iconic imagery and typography) of the movie poster for Hung Up On A Dream, the recently-released, career-spanning documentary on 60s pop legends The Zombies. Talk about a trip!
Spotted on June 1st in NYC’s ever-vibrant Freeman Alley: a fabulous Pink Panther mural bringing major sass and splash to the Lower East Side. Just in time for Pride Month, this iconic character’s rosy hue and sly grin feel perfectly on-brand for a city-wide celebration of self-expression, love, and individuality.
Spotted melting down emotionally and physically on the 10th Street side of Gelatoville in the East Village, today’s Pink Thing is a mural of one very nervous-looking scoop of Strawberry Gelato. This poor pastel blob seems to have just realized its fate — and it’s dripping with anxiety. Created by street artist Insomnia (who clearly relates), this frozen treat is serving full-on panic meltdown. I feel you on this.
Visit Gelatoville for a scoop or two at 163 Avenue A at the northwest corner of 10th Street!
Calling all dog lovers and cultural connoisseurs: the AKC Museum of the Dog just gave you one more reason to love Fridays. Starting June 13th, the museum is officially going to the dogs—in the best way possible! Every Friday during regular hours, museumgoers can now bring their four-legged besties along for the ride. They’re calling it Furry Friendly Fridays, and it’s paws-itively genius.
