From the Tribeca Film Festival taking place in New York City to Ryan McGinley opening his new show, to a hot new fundraiser and a new Taqueria spot made for World Cup viewing, June is full of surprises and great cultural energy.
Lots to do, lots to see, we are keeping busy this month and so should you.
Chanel Makes an Impact at the Tribeca Film Festival
As part of the Tribeca Film Festival running from June 3rd to 14th, Chanel returns to support women in film with Through Her Lens: The Tribeca CHANEL Women’s Filmmaker Program. Yesterday, brand ambassador and Academy-Award nominee Teyana Taylor will sit in conversation with award-winning director Janicza Bravo as part of the program on June 7th. If you can’t make it, there will be more talks with visionaries and industry leaders this week. Tonight you can listen to Keke Palmer and Whoopi Goldberg, tomorrow Finneas is in conversation with Anthony Willis, and on the 13th you can witness Bruce Springsteen receiving the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award.
Dom Perignon Unveils Vintages
Known for their prestigious champagne, Dom Perignon produced by Moet & Chandon will debut a multi-sensory experience, Expressions of Harmony, in New York and Los Angeles. The unveiling of three vintages, Vintage 2017, P2 2008, and Rosé Vintage 2010, marks the return of Reika Alexander following the closing of her iconic EN Japanese Brasserie in NYC. With an experience that includes a sonic environment inspired by Dom Pérignon Vintage 2017 courtesy of Jonathan Weiss of Oswalds Mill Audio, the intimate culinary experience created in partnership with Alexander paired with Dom Pérignon Vintage 2008 Plénitude 2 you’ll find a live performance of the traditional Japanese mochitsuki ritual that brings to life the Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2010. The events will take place at High Line Nine in New York June 12–14 before continuing to Los Angeles at James Fuentes Gallery June 25–26.
Louis Malle is Back at The Metrograph
If you haven’t been to the cinema lately, Metrograph is offering a series of films dedicated to works of Louis Malle. You can catch this weekend’s Louis Malle: Portraits of America anniversary screening at Metrograph, including Vanya on 42nd Street, God’s Country and Atlantic City of the while tonight’s showing is La Révolté by director Claire Duguet premiered, alongside films curated by Malle’s daughters Justine Malle and Vogue Editor Chloé Malle. On Friday, June 12, you’ll get the chance to see My Dinner With André, as the last showing of this series. As a French filmmaker in America, Malle was able to capture the essence of the country he lived in for ages, showcasing the reality of daily life in New York. Maybe we can learn something from it.
Ryan McGinley Explores the Night
The beloved New York photographer, Ryan McGinley, is back with Night Shift, an electric show at Jeffrey Deitch opening on June 13. McGinley expands on his photographic style —- raw, energetic and spontaneous — and turns his lens back at the city that never sleeps. He captures nude bodies traversing the cityscape, between 9pm and 5am from spring into winter 2025. All five boroughs are featured as he heads east to west, up to down across Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Whether you’ve been a fan of McGinley or are just discovering the artist now, his images will make you fall in love again and again with New York. The exhibition is open until August 8.
Chef Eddie Huang Gets Personal in His New Novel
It’s been a busy time for Eddie Huang as the chef and writer is set to debut his new book and third literary work Come Undone: A Novel. Following Double Cup Love and his bestselling memoir Fresh Off the Boat, this latest work is deeply personal. After moving back to New York in 2025, he reconnects with his roots in the kitchen after having become a cultural figure, For Huang writing fiction allowed him to explore the emotional realities of growing up in an Asian American household. At the center of Come Undone is Hubie, a food show host, and his messy search for love. The novel explores identity, ambition, masculinity, sex and the emotional cost of success through Huang’s voice and perspective and is out June 16th.
The Hottest Fundraiser
Everybody.World Partners with New Alternatives and Carol Bove for an emergency initiative for Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth, which feels especially relevant in these times of political tumult. The Los Angeles based, sustainable-driven apparel company will produce an ongoing series of limited-edition artist T-shirts with proceeds directly supporting the organization’s work. The first launch is in collaboration with Carol Bove, available to pre-order since June 4, and coincides with Bove’s exhibition at the Guggenheim. With a slew of notable names participating including Charli XCX, Adam Scott, Cole Escola, Kim Catrall, CatPower and Luke Evans, it’s a special way to commemorate Pride.
Happy Birthday Marilyn!
To mark the Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, TASCHEN reissued Marilyn & Me a photo book long out of print. Besides the historic exhibitions at the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, this book shows the actress at her most personal. More than 100 photographs taken by Lawrence Schiller, Monroe’s last photographer who worked with her until the morning of her final day, are brought together in this volume.
It’s Tea Time!
Founded by artist Juno Shen, Soft Hours is a new boutique tea house opening in the Lower East Side inspired by the Song Dynasty, a time marked by its appreciation for nature which influenced architecture, literature, food, and tea. Going to the meticulously appointed spot means experiencing tea through ceremony: accompanied by sweet confections, a serene space is enhanced with incense, floral arrangements, and art. For those who are not familiar with tea culture, you can compare the process to wine-making: The slow transformation over time, slow-process cellar practices, and aromas that range from light- to full-bodied. If you need a moment of peace and quiet, head to 119 Hester Street Tuesdays through Sundays, from 11am to 5pm.
World Cup Takes Over the City
At the Taqueria Ramirez, soccer is making waves. To celebrate the World Cup, the restaurant opened Socceria, a blend between a sports bar and a taqueria. They’ve already hosted an event for the Champions League Final, but are planning a few more soft openings on June 6th, 7th and 11th, with more likely as the tournament heats up. What’s better than good food while cheering on your favorite team with friends?
Bottega Veneta Presents Björk
It’s time for Björk to have her own exhibition and what better way to launch it than in her home country of Iceland? The exhibition at the National Gallery is presented by Bottega Veneta, as patron and partner, and will travel to New York, Mexico City, London, Copenhagen, Tokyo and more. Björk has always been a multi-faceted artist, but this show presents totally new interdisciplinary work tied to her forthcoming music release, including large-scale audiovisual installations, deeply personal works and a newly commissioned film and sound. We can’t wait to see this in New York.
