The total solar eclipse is coming on August 21st and it's time to get prepped, whether you're traveling to the zone of totality or staying in New York City, where we will have 71% of the sun blocked out by the moon.

Here are a few good reads + videos on the subject:

• Tracking the 'eye of God' — a total solar eclipse comes to North America - a good primer on the experience!
• How Eclipse Chasers Are Putting a Small Kentucky Town on the Map...

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Our friends at Private Picassos are hosting a series of BYOB art classes for adults this summer. Check them all out below!

Intro to Watercolor: July 15

Watercolor Exploration: July 21  

Acrylic on Canvas Workshop: July 29

Dress Printing Workshop: July 30

Acrylic on Canvas Workshop: August 4

Intro to Watercolor: August 5

Abstract Acrylic Painting Workshop: August 25

Floral Watercolor Exploration - August 26

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Just because it's summer doesn't mean you can't learn new things, and so we thought it was time to give away a gift certificate. We'll set two winners up with $25 gift certificates to help you get your learn on!

To enter, just leave a comment below letting us know your favorite NYC summer activity by Friday, June 30 at 12pm EDT. We'll select the winners at random and let you know via email/facebook. You...

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We have a ton of never-before-offered classes coming your way in June! 

Like what? Like:

Neon: The History, Science, and Art - June 8 at UrbanGlass

High Line Walking Tour - June 10 in Manhattan

The Joys of Jewish Preserving - June 21 at the Prospect Heights Brainery

A Beginner's Guide to Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) - June 22 at the Prospect Heights Brainery

How to Start an Online Business that Might Make Money Some Day: A Complete...

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Our friends at Atlas Obscura are giving you two ways kick start your summer fun.

What do you get when you combine Joe Pera (Adult Swim, Late Night w/ Seth Meyers), Jo Livingstone (The New Republic), Noah Levine (Tannen's Magic Shop), and more in one space? Rule breakers presenting a live variety show full of sin. These special guests will join the writers and editors of Atlas Obscura along with former SASS speakers for Atlas Obscura LIVE! SIN...

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