Coney Island Mermaid Parade + The Maccabees
SATURDAY 20
Coney Island Mermaid Parade
The annual ocean-themed art event is back, kicking off the unofficial start of Summer. Expect lots of aquatic, bedazzled looks by performers and parade-goers. Hosted by Harvey Keitel and Queen Mermaid Daphna, special appearances by The Uptown String Band and Monster Truck ‘Blue Thunder’…plus, performers from Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey. After-party at Dreamland Roller Rink.
Coney Island, West 21st St and Surf Ave, Brooklyn, 2pm, free, www.coneyisland.com
The Maccabees + Miike Snow + Hatcham Social
UK indie band The Maccabees are touring with second album Wall of Arms. The band’s first album spawned two club favs Xray and First Love, both featured the much talked about, quirky creamy vocals of Orlando Weeks. Miike Snow and Hatcham Social support.
Music hall of Williamsburg, 66 North 6th St bet Kent and Wythe Aves, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718-486-5400, 10pm, $17, www.myspace.com/themaccabees