Polar Bears

Coney Island New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge 2024 in pics

The 121st edition of the beloved New Year’s Day tradition brought thousands to the beach and boardwalk.

Coney Island New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge 2023 in pics

Temperatures reached the 50s, but it was still very chilly in the water.

Coney Island New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge 2022 in pics

Saturday was mild, with temperatures in the 50’s, but there was some light rain to contend with, and hundreds of people, in costumes, bathing suits, or their clothes, turned out to take a dip in the Atlantic, or cheer on the swimmers

What else is going on this weekend?

* Farm Aid * The Brooklyn Country Music Festival * Two of my favorite bands are playing Bowery Ballroom & NJ * Everyone’s new favorite bands are playing together at the Music Hall * Paperthinwalls put together the free show on the East River * Neeeeeeeeil Hamburger will be entertaining over at Knitting Factory * Meat Puppets stop back in NYC – at Luna Lounge * The Modest Mouse show at McCarren Pool is finally here * Au Revoir Simone & Oh No Oh My are at Mercury Lounge * oh No Oh My are also playing a show at Sound Fix * Dappled Cities play Union Hall * Eugene Mirman & Michael Showalter play Union Hall * Midlake & Dawn Landes are at Webster Hall * Aesop Rock are at Irving Plaza * The Hoodoo Gurus are playing Maxwell’s * The annual Deitch Art Parade goes along West Broadway * Secret Machines are headlining Ludfest on Ludlow * Osheaga is happening in Montreal * Also check out what’s happening Friday night What else…