The first annual Howl! Festival happens August 20-26 in the East Village. Check out the web site, plus James's recommendation. One of the highlights: Wigstock returns to Tompkins Square Park on Saturday, August 23rd, from 5:00-7:00pm!
HOWL! Festival - East Village
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Who are these Howl! people, and what do they want?
wigstock returning to thompkins sq. is one of the more exciting things i've heard in a while...but i don't get out much.