Free Friday Five

Nothing's cheaper than free.
This weekend we bring you...

1. The Siren Music Festival, Saturday, 7/21, 12PM-9PM
on Coney Island
Pack some sunscreen and hit this free all-day music event to check out emerging (and some already emerged) alternative bands. One of the biggest music festivals of the year, expect to see performers like the New York Dolls, We Are Scientists, Lavender Diamond, and Elvis Perkins, to name a few.

2. Really, Really Free Market, Saturday, 7/21, 12PM
at St. Mark's Church (2nd Avenue & 10th Street)
This is basically the biggest and best curb alert you'll ever get: EVERYTHING at this market is free. Whether you're shopping around for some new[ish] dishes or some weekend reading material or even a massage, I guarantee you'll find it here.
And why not keep the free love chain flowing? Clean out your closet and pass on some of your own goods.

3. "Rock Out With Your Guac Out" Event, Saturday 7/21, 7PM
at Hope Lounge (10 Hope Street, Brooklyn)
Rock? Good. Guac? Yes, please.
Stuff your face with free Mexican food 'til 11PM while rocking out to various DJs. Beers will be $3 each, and there's talk of a Red Bull power hour.

4. Name That Tune with Sara Schaefer, Sunday 7/22, 9:15PM
at Union Hall (702 Union Street at 5th Avenue, Brooklyn)
Test your song savvy at this Sunday night competition with comedian Sara Schaefer. You might want to brush up your skills before you go -- Prizes will be given, and the competition will be fierce.

5. Central Park SummerStage, Sunday 7/22, 3PM
at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park (69th Street and 5th Avenue)
From Central Park's website: "SummerStage is hipster heaven on Sunday, when we feature two groove-heavy groups and an avant-garde marching band."
I'm not sure how I feel about going to hipster heaven, but the lineup, Brazilian Girls, Cat Empire, and Himalayas, sounds interesting.