http://www.nypress.com/articles.sec-32-1-summer-guide.html The thing about vampires: They can’t do sun. So when we thought about the best way to survive and enjoy the city as it heats up during the summer months, we turned to the other ubiquitous und]]> Summer is the worst thing about New York. Summer is the best thing about New York. Since you’re probably not going to be spending time in some exotic locale this year,or sharing a cottage on some spit of land,we provide an essential guide to the concerts,movies,restaurants and more outdoor doings that make the sweltering months ahead bearable. We check in with the locals who will add new sounds and tastes to the scene, as well as funny ladies,talented boys and girls and dedicated cultural curators. But you won’t find everything you desire: Despite our vigilance,some of the folks in charge of our favorite events still haven’t re-leased schedules or refuse to fess up to the truth about their anticipated programming. So take this as a starting point,mark your calendars (or tear out our handy ones showing events taking place every day from June1 to August 31) and remember: If you can’t have fun this summer,it’s not the heat, it’s the stupidity. (P.S.summer scarves suck.) ]]> Brooklyn International Film Festival May 30-June 8 Brooklyn Lyceum, Brooklyn Heights Cinema, Brooklyn Central Library, Lumenhouse, East Coast Aliens (Greenpoint), and Studio B. www.wbff.org/events/2008/festival.asp Brooklyn celebrates independent filmmakers, beginning with the U.S. premiere of director Paul Krik’s Able Danger, a feature about 9/11 conspiracy theorists (Krik will be fielding questions after the screening.) The festival also boasts the East Coast premiere of Austin]]> Metropolitan Museum of Art Rooftop Café 1000 5th Ave. (at E. 82nd St.), 212-535-7710 Jeff Koons will be your backdrop as you’re sipping cocktails. The metallic sculptures resemble whimsical balloon animals—just make sure you don’t mount one after you’ve had the third vodka gimlet. Oh, and need we mention the incredible views of the park? Even if you don’t have to play tour guide this summer, don’t miss what is always a relaxing and inspiring re]]>