A Memorial Day BBQ you don’t have to cook, frozen treats at Waterbar, and five bands for five bucks.

Pick your flick, prep for the World Cup, and sample oodles of vino and grub.

Get your groove on, from burlesque classes to a cheese tour by bus.

Spend Memorial Day under sunny skies, pick up some inspired supplies, and throw your friends a picnic surprise.

A need-to-know new swimwear line, lingerie trunk show, and birthday bash for a Williamsburg boutique.

Musical graphics, fashion markdowns, and a dinner deal.

Sexy frocks, bluesy tunes, and a happy hour worth diving into.

Modern designs, Southern cravings, no-guilt dessert, and discarded art.

Outdoor flicks, home design discounts, and a Hawaiian celebration.

Seaside paddleboarding, twin lobsters, and catchy tunes.

Move over, Kraft and white bread: The artisanal grilled cheese sandwiches at this lunch spot are a step above.

Music that picks up where “California Dreamin’” left off.

Park it in Oak Park and hit up a snazzy new shop for jewels, jumpers, and more.

The debut women’s wear collection resurrects crop tops, rompers, and high-waisted classics.

Slurp coffee, listen to records, and lust after antiques in this tiny new Brooklyn hangout.

Dump that bulky suitcase and pack light with the help of versatile kaftans and pareos from Tallulah & Hope.

Sitka & Spruce opens its new digs, the UW pumps out its newest crop of art stars, and ecofriendly sandwich bags.

Find the city’s best mustache, drink under the dome, and catch a free Band of Horses concert at Amoeba.

Nab a table at Red O, score some authentic Tunisian wares, and come out smelling like a rose this weekend.

Salivate over hot Latin dancers, high-thread count bedding, and free doughnuts.

Take it from petals to pedals with a new flower school and seventeen-mile bike tour.

Skype meets story hour with this new internet application.

Fill the long weekend with beach gear, healthy treats, and a peek at your future.

A mega swap at Bklyn Yard, plus monstrous baubles and fried chicken on wheels.

Patriotic pastries, singers on South Street, and spa services that make a splash.

Banana cream pie, a bikini-ready butt, and chair massages.

Deals at Serenbe, a mod bar, dinner party adventures, and an outdoor workout.

A secret society, crab pot BBQ, quickie photo sessions, and free pools.

A holiday full of local fashion, decadent burgers, and American realism.

Stylish picnics, Asian food, artistic dining. And when you’re done eating, head to the countryside.

Voilà le Haut Marais — a district where you can shop, eat, and sleep like a Parisian.

A new artisanal ice cream shop opens just in time for summer.

No more 3,500-mile treks to New York City for Mexican-style grilled corn. Now just head to Malibu.

Ravenswood’s stationery and home shop sells indie-designed quirks (paper sculptures, hand-felted jackalope heads) for your pad.

Get the party started early with our Memorial Day playlist.