Soho Film Fest And Cheese 101 | Manhattan Weekend Events

NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Bored of the same old weekend routine? Try something different. Here's what's happening in Manhattan this weekend.

Tribeca Drive-In Presents Westfield Dinner and a Movie
Neighborhood: Lower Manhattan
What: The first weekend of this free, 21+ dinner-and-a-movie event, held once per month from Thursday to Saturday in June, July and August. Friday's film is “Chef” and Saturday, “Princess and the Frog.”
Where: Oculus Plaza, Westfield World Trade Center at Greenwich Street between Fulton and Liberty streets
When: Doors open at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Movies begin at 7:30 p.m.

Soho International Film Festival
Neighborhood: East Village
What: This weeklong festival is back again in Manhattan. Check out the latest works from seasoned filmmakers across the globe.
Where: Village East Cinemas, 189 2nd Ave.
When: Choose from 15 different films on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Show times vary, so here’s the schedule if you want to buy tickets. The first weekend showing is Friday at 5:30 p.m.

Cheese 101 At Murray's Cheese
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
What: A tasting of seven different families of cheese. Sip on house red and sparkling wines paired with each. Non-alcoholic beverages can be subbed in if you so choose.
Where: Murray's Cheese Shop, 254 Bleecker St. near Cornelia and Leroy streets
When: Enter cheese heaven on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Socality Visual Workshop
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
What: Bring your cameras to this interactive photo and video workshop tour. Select a topic you want to learn—composition, working with natural light, portraits, mobile photography or using video on posts—and work with industry professionals who can help you hone your craft.
Where: Tour starts at Irving Farm Coffee Roasters, West 79th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue.
When: Start snapping on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

Starry Night Yacht Party
Neighborhood: Hell’s Kitchen
What: Luna Party’s yearly nighttime boat party aboard the Yacht Duchess sails you down the Hudson River for a night of dancing, partying and latin music.
Where: Pier 81, West 41st Street and River Place
When: Boarding starts at 10 p.m. Saturday, and the ship rolls out at 11 p.m.

Solepreme Con
Neighborhood: Lower Manhattan
What: A “buy, sell or trade” event featuring a selection of more than 10,000 pieces of streetwear from Supreme, Bape, Palace and others and more than 5,000 pairs of sneakers. Check out special appearances and live performances or enter a free raffle for a chance to win exclusive prizes. If you work up an appetite, food trucks will also be on hand to satiate your stomach.
Where: City Winery at Varick and Vandam streets
When: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

World Cup Brazilian Kick Off Game
Neighborhood: Midtown
What: Sip on caipirinhas and enjoy brazilian appetizers in front of two big-screen TVs as you cheer on your favorite team in the Brazil v. Switzerland World Cup game.
Where: PHD Terrace at Dream Midtown, West 55th St. and Broadway
When: Event begins Sunday 12 p.m., kickoff is 2 p.m.

#BossChicks Pitch Competition
Neighborhood: East Harlem
What: Need feedback for your latest idea? Here's your chance. In true “Shark Tank” style, this event gives inventors and dreamers a chance to pitch to an all-women lineup of professionals from Emmis Communications, Harlem Brewing Company, Essence Magazine and Complex Media.
Where: National Black Theatre Inc, Fifth Avenue between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and East 126th Street
When: Sunday at 2 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Roger Kisby/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival