McCarren Pool Movie Nights

One of Cafe Drake's favorite Summer '07 pastimes is walking down the block to the drained, shabby McCarren Pool - a mammoth expanse of graffitied chipped concrete that has become a sort of town hall for our eclectic neighborhood. Last year it was the Sunday Pool Parties hosted for free by the likes of Of Montreal, Deerhoof, The Walkmen, Beirut and others; now it's Tuesday nights in front of a giant inflatable outdoor screen with pre-dark live musical entertainment.

Smoking and drinking allowed and picnicking encouraged: we feast on al fresco meals of vino, vegetarian tempeh sandwiches, pasta and egg salads, fresh veggies, roasted potatoes, watermelon slices and more vino. So far we enjoyed a rowdy near-crowd participation viewing of Bring It On and Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains. If you find yourself in NYC stop by our colorful spread of blankets, pillows, victuals and libations to say Hi.