If, for some reason, you're not joining Lush Life at McCarren Pool to see The Hold Steady, there are a few other options for fun on this sticky afternoon.

Brooklyn Record Riot

Beat the heat and humidity at the Brooklyn Record Riot today from 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. at the Warsaw.  Over 40 record dealers will show off their wares while DJs spin and the beer flows.

Warsaw
261 Driggs
Greenpoint

Unfancy Food Show

The Second Annual Unfancy Food Show goes head to head against their direct competitor (The Fancy Food Show at Javitz Center) today starting at noon.  Join hosts Tom Mylan and Sasha Davies at the East River Bar in Williamsburg to get your fill of local delicacies. 

East River Bar
97 South 6th Street
Williamsburg

Todd P's Unamplified Acoustic BBQ @ Roosevelt Island

If you're more in the mood for BBQ, get over to Roosevelt Island  for the Unamplified Acoustic BBQ.  Extra Life, Pterodactly, the So So Glos, and Big a Little will be playing while you chow down on some tasty eats.

Southern Tip of Roosevelt Island

Enter at corner of Main St & Road 3