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This Week in NYC: An Art Festival on Governor's Island and a Party at the Whitney
Amanda Ryan

This week in NYC, head over to Governor’s Island for the Figment NYC art festival, enjoy some music outdoors during the first week of Summerstage, and support the Whitney’s Independent Study Program by attending one of the hottest parties of the year.

1. Anne Koch Eats for Art
Allegra LaViola Gallery, Opening Reception June 5, 6 – 9 p.m.

2. A Group Show Mounted by Friends and Fans
Salon 94 Bowery, Opening Reception June 6, 6 – 8 p.m.

3. The Whitney’s Annual Art Party Auction
The Whitney Museum of American Art, June 6, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

4. The Next Crop of Curators Show Their Stuff
Meulensteen, Private Opening Reception June 7, 6 – 9 p.m.

5. Screening of Santiago Sierra’s NO, Global Tour
Team Gallery, June 7 – July 27

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Santiago Sierra, NO, Global Tour 2009. Courtesy of the artist.

6. Gina Pollack’s Photos of McCarren Pool in Decay
The One Well, Opening Reception June 8, 7 – 10 p.m.

7. Summer Night: After Hours at the Frick
The Frick Collection, June 8, 6 – 9 p.m.

8. Figment Returns to Governor’s Island
Governor’s Island, June 9-10, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

9. Kick-off ARTLOG’s Summer Art Pass with the Upper East Side Art Crawl
Various Locations, June 9, 3 – 8 p.m.

10. Summerstage Brings Free Music to New York’s Parks
Various Locations through August 30