Video shot by Logan Jennnings and edited by Liz Kreutz

The world’s best yo-yo spinners walked the dog into South Street Seaport Saturday, August 8, for the International Yo-Yo Open. TONY was there to capture the action and caught up with impresario and CEO of Yo-Yo Nation Patrick Cuartero; 2008’s Yo-Yo Open champion Shinya Kido, from Japan; and our national champion, Joseph Harris, nom de guerre Yo-Yo Jo. We even ran into the inventor of the modern yo-yo, Tom Kuhn. Want to learn more? Check out Cuartero’s guide to how to perform the trick “Rock the Baby,” but be warned, it’s not for crybabies. Click through the jump to see how dangerous a yo-yo can be. Read more »

Here We Go Magic.

Music
Here We Go Magic + Bachelorette
The first South Street Seaport show of the year features Luke Temple’s Here We Go Magic record and project, rife with trendy, TV on the Radio-style white noise.

Books
Muumuu House Reading
A group of rawly earnest and artful young authors appears at P.P.O.W. gallery.

Dance
Rotten Metal Achievers
Holly Faurot and Sarah H. Paulson present a five-hour performance exploring the constant state of growth and decay.

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What it is: A VIP party for ten people at Water Taxi Beach’s newest location, at South Street Seaport, valid anytime in June, July or August (excluding holiday weekends)

Why it’s awesome: Grab nine of your closest pals and head to the brand-new South Street Seaport locale of Water Taxi Beach, where you’ll break it in with reserved tables for two hours (arrive by 7pm), at which you can enjoy complimentary fish tacos, hot dogs, chips, pitchers of sangria, beer, soft drinks, dessert—and killer views. Provided diversions include a round of minigolf for everyone, an hour reserved at the Ping-Pong table and a 30-minute thrill ride on the Shark, Circle Line Downtown’s speedboat that jets out of Pier 16. Make sure to snap a pic with Sharkie, the boat’s mascot, beforehand.

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