9 things to do in NYC this weekend (Aug. 5-8)

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Shut down your laptop, don't look at your email, and let's help you plan your summer weekend. There's no need to endlessly surf the internet for options because 1010 WINS has your weekend plans here:

PIXAR PUTT

Head over to the ultimate open-air mini-golf pop-up inspired by some of Pixar's most iconic characters including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Coco, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Wall-E, and Inside Out.

When: Thursday, August 5 - Sunday, August 8

Where: Pier A in Battery Park

Cost: $34.50

SELTZERLAND

A Hard Seltzer festival is coming to Brooklyn this weekend. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind immersive experience and spend the day tasting over 100 unique hard seltzers.

When: Saturday, August 7

Where: Brooklyn Expo Center

Cost: $52

HELLO KITTY FOOD TRUCK

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is heading to New Jersey this weekend with some supercute treats and merch. Choose from an adorable selection of cookies, cakes, and drinks. You can also purchase Hello Kitty toys, shirts, and even masks.

When: Saturday, August 7

Where: Paramus; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Westfield Garden State Plaza

Cost: Free

POP-UP POOL PARTY

Manhattan Park at Roosevelt Island hired a local artist to transform its pool deck into its “Pop-Up Pool Party,” an art installation full of color created by Melissa Dadourian, a Brooklyn-based artist.

When: Thursday, August 5 - Sunday, August 8

Where: Manhattan Park - Roosevelt Island

Cost: Varies

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CITROVIA

Head over to the west side of Manhattan to check out this new citrus garden pop-up shop. Enormous lemon slices have been located along the scaffolding at Manhattan West Plaza for the interactive outdoor installation “Citrovia” which features over 700 giant hand-painted lemons, trees, leaves, and flowing fabrics that simulate clouds at dusk and dawn.

When: Thursday, August 5 - Sunday, August 8

Where: Manhattan West Plaza - 9th Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets

Cost: Free

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS

The theater is back and we recommend you see the story of Nick, an Italian American guy living in New Jersey who has Sunday dinner with his grandparents every week until he has to relocate to Seattle and they embark on a series of hilarious schemes to keep him in the neighborhood.

When: Sunday, August 8

Where: The little victory theater, Staten Island

Cost: $30

IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH

Head over to the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at a 75,000 square foot waterfront space located in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Write a personalized letter using an AI tool created or hear what colors sound like at this unique exhibit.

When: Thursday, August 5 - Sunday, August 8

Where: Pier 36, Manhattan

Cost: $39.99

KUSAMA: COSMIC NATURE

Visit the New York Botanical Garden for contemporary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's immersive installations inspired by her intimate engagement with the colors, patterns, and life cycles of plants and flowers.

When: Thursday, August 5 - Sunday, August 8

Where: New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY

Cost: $35

NEW YORK CITY RESTAURANT WEEK

This summer Restaurant Week returned for an extended period of time. You have endless dining choices including inclusive pricing and the all-new Signature Dining Experience.

When: Thursday, August 5 - Sunday, August 8

Where: Varies

Cost: Varies

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