Jun 30, 2011
Weekend-7/1/11-7/3/11
Fairs And Festivals
7/2/11
Our Lady Of Pompei Church And Bleecker Street Festival - 11:00AM-6:00PM- 6th Avenue between West Houston Street and Waverly Place-Manhattan
USO-Avenue Of The Americas Summerfest 11:00AM-6:00PM-Avenue Of The Americas between 42nd Street and 56th Street-Manhattan. Food, Crafts, and Entertainment.
For more information about these events please click on the above links.
Free Or Low Cost Museum Admissions
7/1/11 Museum Of Modern art-11 west 53rd Street, between
5th and 6th Avenues, Manhattan-Free Admission Every Friday Night-4:00PM-8:00PM.
Whitney Museum Of American Art - 945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street in Manhattan-Pay What you Wish Every Friday Night 6:00PM-9:00PM.
The Morgan Library And Museum - 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, Manhattan- Free Admission Every Friday Night 7:00PM-9:00PM.
The New York Aquarium -Surf Avenue and West 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY-Pay What you Wish Fridays 3:00PM-Closing.
International Center OfPhotography - 1133 Avenue Of The Americas At 43rd street, Manhattan- Pay what you Wish Fridays 5:00PM-8:00PM.
The Folk Art Museum - 45 West 53rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenue, Manhattan -Free Fridays After 5:30PM
Yeshiva University Museum- Center for Jewish History, 15 west 16th Street, Manhattan- Free Fridays.
The Bronx Museum - 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street, Bronx NY- Free All Day Fridays.
Neue Galerie - 1048 5th Avenue at 86th Street, Manhattan - Free First Friday Of Every Month 6:00PM-8:00PM.
The Childrens Museum Of Manhattan - Tisch building at 212 west 83rd Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues- First Friday Of Every Month Admission Free 5:00PM-8:00PM.
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Jun 29, 2011
Thursday 6/30/11
Come out and watch The Broadway Show League play baseball at Heckscher field in Central Park this thursday and Every Thursday. If you are a fan of Broadway and of Baseball, this Free event is a must. See some of Broadway's Stars as well as other Broadway staff play Baseball. Games are at 11:30AM, 1:30PM and
3:30PM. Click on the above link for schedule and other information. The Heckscher ballfields are located at Central Park West from 61st to 63rd Streets in Manhattan.
Summer In The Square continues its Free weekly series, this thursday and Every Thursday from 7:00AM-7:00PM through 8/11/11, at South Plaza in Union Square Park. There will be activities to enhance fitness such as running, yoga (including a mommy and me yoga class) and aerobics. At 12:00 Noon, there will be a musical performance for the kids by "Little Groove". At 4:30PM There will be performances from the Broadway hit Million Dollar Quartet. At 5:15PM there will be a performance on stilts by the Shinbone Alley Stilt Band. Finally at 6:00PM there will be a performance by The Aviation Orange. Union Square is located between Broadway and Park Avenue South and between 14th and 17th Streets in Manhattan.
The Madison Square Kids Concert Series continues today with a performance by Audra Rox at 10:30AM on the Oval Lawn at Madison Square Park. The park is located at Madison Avenue and 23rd Street in Manhattan.
The Central Astoria Independence Celebration takes place today from 7:30PM-10:00PM on Astoria Park Lawn in Astoria Park located at 21st Street, Hoyt Avenue and Ditmars Boulevard in Queens. A waterfront concert will be performed by the Astoria Symphony, followed by a fireworks display by Grucci.
Singer song writer, Julie Gold will be performing at The David Rubenstein Atrium at 8:30 PM. Admission is Free Every Thursday 8:30PM. The Atrium is located between 62nd Street and 65th Street and Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues in Manhattan.
The Museum Of Art And Design located at 2 columbus circle in Manhattan offers a pay What You Wish Admission, Every Thursday from 6:00PM-9:00PM.
The Museum Of Chinese In America is Free All Day Thursday as previously blogged. Click on above link for more information.
Celebrate Brooklyn presents, Justin Townes Earle, Punch Brothers and The Hackensaw Boys. The show starts at 7:30PM, at the Prospect Park Bandshell. Enter the park at 9th street and Prospect park West.
Summerstage presents the music of Hector Tricoche and Chris Alfinez tonight at 7:00PM in Soundview Park at Lafayette, Metcalf and Bronx River Avenues in the Bronx.
The Epix Movie Free For All film series begins tonight at Tompkins Square Park located between Avenues A and B and 7th and 10th Streets in Manhattan with the film Raging Bull. Gates open at 6:00PM. Musical performances by Odetta and Gryphon will precede the film showing. The film starts at Sundown.
The New York Yankees will play the Brewers at 1:05PM at Yankee Stadium located at East 161st Street and River Avenue, Bronx, NY.
3:30PM. Click on the above link for schedule and other information. The Heckscher ballfields are located at Central Park West from 61st to 63rd Streets in Manhattan.
Summer In The Square continues its Free weekly series, this thursday and Every Thursday from 7:00AM-7:00PM through 8/11/11, at South Plaza in Union Square Park. There will be activities to enhance fitness such as running, yoga (including a mommy and me yoga class) and aerobics. At 12:00 Noon, there will be a musical performance for the kids by "Little Groove". At 4:30PM There will be performances from the Broadway hit Million Dollar Quartet. At 5:15PM there will be a performance on stilts by the Shinbone Alley Stilt Band. Finally at 6:00PM there will be a performance by The Aviation Orange. Union Square is located between Broadway and Park Avenue South and between 14th and 17th Streets in Manhattan.
The Madison Square Kids Concert Series continues today with a performance by Audra Rox at 10:30AM on the Oval Lawn at Madison Square Park. The park is located at Madison Avenue and 23rd Street in Manhattan.
The Central Astoria Independence Celebration takes place today from 7:30PM-10:00PM on Astoria Park Lawn in Astoria Park located at 21st Street, Hoyt Avenue and Ditmars Boulevard in Queens. A waterfront concert will be performed by the Astoria Symphony, followed by a fireworks display by Grucci.
Singer song writer, Julie Gold will be performing at The David Rubenstein Atrium at 8:30 PM. Admission is Free Every Thursday 8:30PM. The Atrium is located between 62nd Street and 65th Street and Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues in Manhattan.
The Museum Of Art And Design located at 2 columbus circle in Manhattan offers a pay What You Wish Admission, Every Thursday from 6:00PM-9:00PM.
The Museum Of Chinese In America is Free All Day Thursday as previously blogged. Click on above link for more information.
Celebrate Brooklyn presents, Justin Townes Earle, Punch Brothers and The Hackensaw Boys. The show starts at 7:30PM, at the Prospect Park Bandshell. Enter the park at 9th street and Prospect park West.
Summerstage presents the music of Hector Tricoche and Chris Alfinez tonight at 7:00PM in Soundview Park at Lafayette, Metcalf and Bronx River Avenues in the Bronx.
The Epix Movie Free For All film series begins tonight at Tompkins Square Park located between Avenues A and B and 7th and 10th Streets in Manhattan with the film Raging Bull. Gates open at 6:00PM. Musical performances by Odetta and Gryphon will precede the film showing. The film starts at Sundown.
The New York Yankees will play the Brewers at 1:05PM at Yankee Stadium located at East 161st Street and River Avenue, Bronx, NY.
Jun 28, 2011
Wednesday 6/29/11
Madison Square Park Oval Lawn Series presents the music of Dale Ann Bradley and The Steel Wheels today from 6:00PM-8:30PM. This Free concert is located in Madison Square Park located between Broadway to Madison Avenue and East 23rd to East 26th Street in Manhattan.
Pattycake theater presentsThe Wizard Of Oz tonight from 7:00PM-8:00PM at the Mary Whalen Playground in Forest Park at 79th Street and Park Lane South, Queens NY.
There will be a Free Screening Of The Movie Despicable Me, tonight from 7:00PM-11:00PM in Captain Tilly Park located between Highland Avenue, 85th Avenue between 165th Street and Chapin Parkway. Popcorn will be served. Bring a chair or a blanket.
Dont forget Free and discounted museums on Wednesdays as blogged to you previously.
Bronx Zoo Pay What You Wish All Day Wednesday. For more information, click on the above link.
The Museum Of Jewish Heritage offers Free Admission Every Wednesday from 4:00PM-8:00PM. Currently the museum has an exhibit on the life of Hannah Senesh, a gifted poet and true hero of World War Two. Learn more about this remarkable women by clicking on the above link and visiting the museum. The museum of Jewish Heritage is located at 36 Battery Place in Manhattan.
The Staten Island Zoo located at 614 Broadway on the north shore of Staten Island, NY. Free Admissions on Wednesdays is offered after 2:00PM.
The Van Cortlandt House Museum located at Broadway and West 246th Street, Bronx NY offers Free Admission Every Wednesday All Day.
The Queens Botanical Garden located at 45-50 Main Street, Flushing, NY offers Free Admission Every Wednesday 3:00PM-6:00PM.
Yeshiva University Museum located at The Center For Jewish History at 15 West 16th Street in Manhattan is offering Free Admission Every Wednesday from 5:00PM-8:00PM.
As previously blogged The New York Botanic Garden offers Free Grounds Admissions (Grounds Only) Every Wednesday All Day. For more information click on the above link.
Summerstage will host the comedy of Jim Gaffigan with special guest John Pinette on the mainstage in central park at 69th Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The show is Free and begins at 8:00PM.
Movies Under The Stars will be presenting Breakfast At Tiffany's as part of a Free outdoor movie series at Pier A Park located at 1st Street and Frank Sinatra Drive in Hoboken N.J, overlooking the beautiful Manhattan skyline. films begin at 9:00PM.
The Brooklyn Cyclones play the Hudson Valley Renegades tonight at 7:00PM. Its Glee night at the Stadium. In addition there will be a scratch off Jersey Raffle, everyone can run the bases after the game and there will be post game fireworks. Very Cool. Mcu stadium located at 1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn NY.
The New York Yankees will play the Brewers tonight at Yankee stadium located at east 161st Street and River Avenue, Bronx NY. The game starts at 7:05PM. A Limited Edition, Miniature, Collectible, Ford Explorer will be given to the first 18,000 guests age 14 and younger.
Pattycake theater presentsThe Wizard Of Oz tonight from 7:00PM-8:00PM at the Mary Whalen Playground in Forest Park at 79th Street and Park Lane South, Queens NY.
There will be a Free Screening Of The Movie Despicable Me, tonight from 7:00PM-11:00PM in Captain Tilly Park located between Highland Avenue, 85th Avenue between 165th Street and Chapin Parkway. Popcorn will be served. Bring a chair or a blanket.
Dont forget Free and discounted museums on Wednesdays as blogged to you previously.
Bronx Zoo Pay What You Wish All Day Wednesday. For more information, click on the above link.
The Museum Of Jewish Heritage offers Free Admission Every Wednesday from 4:00PM-8:00PM. Currently the museum has an exhibit on the life of Hannah Senesh, a gifted poet and true hero of World War Two. Learn more about this remarkable women by clicking on the above link and visiting the museum. The museum of Jewish Heritage is located at 36 Battery Place in Manhattan.
The Staten Island Zoo located at 614 Broadway on the north shore of Staten Island, NY. Free Admissions on Wednesdays is offered after 2:00PM.
The Van Cortlandt House Museum located at Broadway and West 246th Street, Bronx NY offers Free Admission Every Wednesday All Day.
The Queens Botanical Garden located at 45-50 Main Street, Flushing, NY offers Free Admission Every Wednesday 3:00PM-6:00PM.
Yeshiva University Museum located at The Center For Jewish History at 15 West 16th Street in Manhattan is offering Free Admission Every Wednesday from 5:00PM-8:00PM.
As previously blogged The New York Botanic Garden offers Free Grounds Admissions (Grounds Only) Every Wednesday All Day. For more information click on the above link.
Summerstage will host the comedy of Jim Gaffigan with special guest John Pinette on the mainstage in central park at 69th Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The show is Free and begins at 8:00PM.
Movies Under The Stars will be presenting Breakfast At Tiffany's as part of a Free outdoor movie series at Pier A Park located at 1st Street and Frank Sinatra Drive in Hoboken N.J, overlooking the beautiful Manhattan skyline. films begin at 9:00PM.
The Brooklyn Cyclones play the Hudson Valley Renegades tonight at 7:00PM. Its Glee night at the Stadium. In addition there will be a scratch off Jersey Raffle, everyone can run the bases after the game and there will be post game fireworks. Very Cool. Mcu stadium located at 1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn NY.
The New York Yankees will play the Brewers tonight at Yankee stadium located at east 161st Street and River Avenue, Bronx NY. The game starts at 7:05PM. A Limited Edition, Miniature, Collectible, Ford Explorer will be given to the first 18,000 guests age 14 and younger.
Jun 27, 2011
Tuesday 6/28/11
Bring the kids out today and enjoyGame Days In West Harlem Piers Park. Games such as giant Tic Tac Toe, Hopscotch and more will be available. Appropriate for children under 12. The park is located at West 125th Street in Manhattan. Game days takes place from 10:00AM-2:00PM.
The Madison Square Park Kids Concert Series/2011/06/09 continues today with Billy Kelly and the Blah Blah Blahs from 10:30AM-11:30AM. The park is located between Broadway and Madison Avenue and East 23rd to East 26th Streets in Manhattan.
Free Kayaking at Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach at The South Beach Boardwalk at Ocean Avenue, in Staten Island, NY. (at the end of the boardwalk in parking lot 1) Kayaking is scheduled from 11:00AM-3:00PM. Instruction and all equipment, including kayaks, life jackets etc, provided. Life jackets must be worn.
Enjoy a performance by students from Mannes college, New School For Jazz And Contemporary Music and The New School For Music from 6:30pm-8:00PM. The Stars Of Tommorow Musical Series takes place Every Tuesday at the above time on Pier 45, at Christopher Street and West Street in Manhattan.
Star Gaze On The High Line with the Amateur Astronomers Association Of New York and Friends Of The High Line tonight from 7:30PM-9:30PM. Telescopes and assistance are provided. This event takes place Every Tuesday, weather permitting, on the high line under the Standard hotel in Manhattan. The High Line runs from Gansevoort Street on the west side of Manhattan to west 34th street between 10th and 11th avenues, NY.
Hear the music of DJ Kid Capri, Blacksheep and Peter Gunz at the Summerstage Concert Series in Soundview Park at 7:00PM Soundview Park is located in the Bronx at Lafayette Metcalf and Bronx River Avenues.
On the Mainstage of Summerstage come experience "The Moth" hosted by Andy Borowitz with stories by Salman Ahmad, Sherman O.T Powell, Jessi Klein, Bonnie Levison and Jerry Stahl. Click on the above link for more information. The mainstage is located in Central park at 69th Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan.
The River To River Concert will host The Emmet Cohen Trio at 12:30PM at 1 New York Plaza in Manhattan.
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The Madison Square Park Kids Concert Series/2011/06/09 continues today with Billy Kelly and the Blah Blah Blahs from 10:30AM-11:30AM. The park is located between Broadway and Madison Avenue and East 23rd to East 26th Streets in Manhattan.
Free Kayaking at Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach at The South Beach Boardwalk at Ocean Avenue, in Staten Island, NY. (at the end of the boardwalk in parking lot 1) Kayaking is scheduled from 11:00AM-3:00PM. Instruction and all equipment, including kayaks, life jackets etc, provided. Life jackets must be worn.
Enjoy a performance by students from Mannes college, New School For Jazz And Contemporary Music and The New School For Music from 6:30pm-8:00PM. The Stars Of Tommorow Musical Series takes place Every Tuesday at the above time on Pier 45, at Christopher Street and West Street in Manhattan.
Star Gaze On The High Line with the Amateur Astronomers Association Of New York and Friends Of The High Line tonight from 7:30PM-9:30PM. Telescopes and assistance are provided. This event takes place Every Tuesday, weather permitting, on the high line under the Standard hotel in Manhattan. The High Line runs from Gansevoort Street on the west side of Manhattan to west 34th street between 10th and 11th avenues, NY.
Hear the music of DJ Kid Capri, Blacksheep and Peter Gunz at the Summerstage Concert Series in Soundview Park at 7:00PM Soundview Park is located in the Bronx at Lafayette Metcalf and Bronx River Avenues.
On the Mainstage of Summerstage come experience "The Moth" hosted by Andy Borowitz with stories by Salman Ahmad, Sherman O.T Powell, Jessi Klein, Bonnie Levison and Jerry Stahl. Click on the above link for more information. The mainstage is located in Central park at 69th Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan.
The River To River Concert will host The Emmet Cohen Trio at 12:30PM at 1 New York Plaza in Manhattan.
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Tuesday 6/28/11 Continued.
The River To River Festival hosts New York City Opera: Rufus Wainwright goes to the opera at 7:00PM at the World Financial Center Winter garden. Rufus Wainwright will perform a variety of songs inspired by his love of opera. The world Financial Center is located at 220 Vesey Street, in Manhattan.
TheYankees vs the Brewers tonight at 7:05PM at Yankee Stadium located at East 161st Street and River Avenue, Bronx, NY. Free T-Shirts will be given out to the first 18,000 fans.
As previously blogged, theBrooklyn Botanical Garden is Free all day on Tuesdays. Click on the above link for location and other information.
Wave Hill located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, Bronx NY offers Free Admission on Tuesdays between the hours of 9:00AM- 12:00 Noon.
The Staten Island Museum offers Free Admission on Tuesdays between the hours of 12:00 Noon-2:00PM. The museum is located at 75 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, NY.
TheYankees vs the Brewers tonight at 7:05PM at Yankee Stadium located at East 161st Street and River Avenue, Bronx, NY. Free T-Shirts will be given out to the first 18,000 fans.
As previously blogged, theBrooklyn Botanical Garden is Free all day on Tuesdays. Click on the above link for location and other information.
Wave Hill located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, Bronx NY offers Free Admission on Tuesdays between the hours of 9:00AM- 12:00 Noon.
The Staten Island Museum offers Free Admission on Tuesdays between the hours of 12:00 Noon-2:00PM. The museum is located at 75 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, NY.
Jun 26, 2011
Monday 6/27/11
The Eldridge Street Museum museum is offering Free admission Every Monday All day. The museums hours are Sundays-Thursdays from 10:00Am-5:00PM and Fridays from 10:00Am-3:00PM. The museum is located at 12 Eldridge Street in Manhattan.
Yeshiva University Museum located at The Center For Jewish History at 15 West 16th Street in Manhattan, offers Free admission Every Monday from 5:00PM-8:00PM and also on Wednesdays from 5:00PM-8:00PM. Click on the above link for further information.
Dance Under The Stars Tonight in Forest Park at Wallenberg Square located at Metropolitan Avenue and Park Lane South, Kew Gardens,(Queens), New York. There will be Free Music and Ballroom Dance Lessons. The fun begins at 6:00PM and continues until 7:30pm.
Free and Low Cost Daytime Activities continue today in Bryant Park. There is free Ping Pong available between the hours of 11:00AM-7:00PM. The tables and all equipment are provided. Chess and other board games including scrabble, backgammon and checkers are available for a Small Fee. The parks carrousel or Le Carrousel as it is called, is open between the hours of 11:00PM-8:00PM. It features French Cabaret Music and costs $2.00 per ride or $15.00 for 10 rides. The park will also host Accordion Music between the hours of 12:30PM-2:30PM and Piano music during the same time slot of 12:30PM-2:20PM (probably in different sections of the park) From 11:00AM-6:00PM, a popular european game called Petanque will be taught.
The HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival continues tonight with the Alfred Hitchcock thriller "The 39 Steps". The lawn opens at 5:00PM for blanket and picnics. The film will begin at Sunset between 8:00PM and 9:00PM.
Prior to the film, Bryant Park will hostWord For Word Reel Talks: The 39 Steps with Scott Alderberg and special guest actors, producers and directors etc for a look behind the scenes of the summer film festival. Bryant Park is located between 40th and 42nd Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues.
Movies On The WaterFront in Astoria Park kicks off its Free Summer Film Series with" March Of The Penguins". The film is scheduled to begin at 8:30PM. Continued.
Yeshiva University Museum located at The Center For Jewish History at 15 West 16th Street in Manhattan, offers Free admission Every Monday from 5:00PM-8:00PM and also on Wednesdays from 5:00PM-8:00PM. Click on the above link for further information.
Dance Under The Stars Tonight in Forest Park at Wallenberg Square located at Metropolitan Avenue and Park Lane South, Kew Gardens,(Queens), New York. There will be Free Music and Ballroom Dance Lessons. The fun begins at 6:00PM and continues until 7:30pm.
Free and Low Cost Daytime Activities continue today in Bryant Park. There is free Ping Pong available between the hours of 11:00AM-7:00PM. The tables and all equipment are provided. Chess and other board games including scrabble, backgammon and checkers are available for a Small Fee. The parks carrousel or Le Carrousel as it is called, is open between the hours of 11:00PM-8:00PM. It features French Cabaret Music and costs $2.00 per ride or $15.00 for 10 rides. The park will also host Accordion Music between the hours of 12:30PM-2:30PM and Piano music during the same time slot of 12:30PM-2:20PM (probably in different sections of the park) From 11:00AM-6:00PM, a popular european game called Petanque will be taught.
The HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival continues tonight with the Alfred Hitchcock thriller "The 39 Steps". The lawn opens at 5:00PM for blanket and picnics. The film will begin at Sunset between 8:00PM and 9:00PM.
Prior to the film, Bryant Park will hostWord For Word Reel Talks: The 39 Steps with Scott Alderberg and special guest actors, producers and directors etc for a look behind the scenes of the summer film festival. Bryant Park is located between 40th and 42nd Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues.
Movies On The WaterFront in Astoria Park kicks off its Free Summer Film Series with" March Of The Penguins". The film is scheduled to begin at 8:30PM. Continued.
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Astoria Park is located at 21st Street, Hoyt Avenue, Ditmars Boulevard and East River.
There will be a Free screening of The Godfather Part 2 on The Elevated Acre located at 55 Water Street, in Manhattan as part ofThe River To River Festival. Free Tickets for the event are needed and can be obtained online prior to this event or at the gate. Tickets will be distributed at 6:00PM on a first come first served basis. Doors open at 6:00PM. DJ Ben Carlin spins tunes from 6:00-8:00PM. Show starts at sunset.
There will be a Free screening of The Godfather Part 2 on The Elevated Acre located at 55 Water Street, in Manhattan as part ofThe River To River Festival. Free Tickets for the event are needed and can be obtained online prior to this event or at the gate. Tickets will be distributed at 6:00PM on a first come first served basis. Doors open at 6:00PM. DJ Ben Carlin spins tunes from 6:00-8:00PM. Show starts at sunset.
Jun 25, 2011
6/26/11
The Frick Collection located at 1 East 70th Street in Manhattan has a pay what you wish policy Every Sunday 11:00AM-1:00PM. For more information, click on the above link.
The Studio Museum In Harlem offers Free admission Every Sunday All Day. The museum is located at 144 West 125th Street, Manhattan, NY. For more information, click on the above link.
Queens Botanical Garden located at 45-50 Main Street, Flushing NY is offering Free hours on Sundays 4:00PM-6:00PM. In addition there are free hours Every Wednesday 3:00PM-6:00PM. Today the Queens Botanical Garden is having a Summer Solstice celebration featuring music, poetry, crafts and other activities.
The Soundview Arts & Music Festival Takes place today from 12:00 Noon-6:00PM at Soundview Park located at Lafayette, Metcalf and Bronx River avenue, Bronx, NY.
Laughter IN The Park continues its free outdoor comedy series today at 2:00PM-4:00PM at Mineral Springs in central Park. Enter the park at west 67th street or west 69th street and Central Park West, in Manhattan. Enjoy free comedy shows Every Sunday at various locations.
The Bayside Historical Society's Annual Lawn Concert will host a performance by " The Something Special Band" at 6:00PM at Fort Totten Park located between Cross Island Parkway and Totten Road and 15 Road, Queens NY. Enjoy jazz and swing music while enjoying the view of the Long Island Sound.
Explore The Shore on a Hike With The Rangers at Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk located at Beach 96th Street and Boardwalk, Rockaway Beach, Queens, at 1:00PM. Bring a snack and water and wear hiking boots.
The Annual Gay Pride Parade begins at 12:00 Noon at 36th Street and 5th avenue. The parade continues to Christopher and Greenwich Streets. Colorful, Wild and a lot of fun; the Gay Pride Parade is not to be missed.
Summerstage at the mainstage in central will be hosting performances by Hugh Masekela, Freshly Ground and Somi. The show begins at 3:00PM. Enter the park at 69th and 5th avenue or 72 Street in Manhattan.
The New York Liberty will be competing against the Los Angeles Sparks today at the prudential center located at 165 Mulberry Street, Newark NJ. Today is Dads And Daughters Day hosted by The Liberty. There will be a pre-game skate party from 1:30PM-3:30PM. The game will take place from 4:00PM-6:00PM, followed by post game contests from 6:00PM-7:00PM. There will be a father & daughter on-court contest for prizes. Two commemorative Dads & Daughters T-shirts will be given to participants in the Dads & Daughters package. Click on above link for further information.
The Yanks will vs The Rockies today at Yankee stadium at 161 street and River Avenue, Bronx, NY. The game begins at 2:05PM.
The Studio Museum In Harlem offers Free admission Every Sunday All Day. The museum is located at 144 West 125th Street, Manhattan, NY. For more information, click on the above link.
Queens Botanical Garden located at 45-50 Main Street, Flushing NY is offering Free hours on Sundays 4:00PM-6:00PM. In addition there are free hours Every Wednesday 3:00PM-6:00PM. Today the Queens Botanical Garden is having a Summer Solstice celebration featuring music, poetry, crafts and other activities.
The Soundview Arts & Music Festival Takes place today from 12:00 Noon-6:00PM at Soundview Park located at Lafayette, Metcalf and Bronx River avenue, Bronx, NY.
Laughter IN The Park continues its free outdoor comedy series today at 2:00PM-4:00PM at Mineral Springs in central Park. Enter the park at west 67th street or west 69th street and Central Park West, in Manhattan. Enjoy free comedy shows Every Sunday at various locations.
The Bayside Historical Society's Annual Lawn Concert will host a performance by " The Something Special Band" at 6:00PM at Fort Totten Park located between Cross Island Parkway and Totten Road and 15 Road, Queens NY. Enjoy jazz and swing music while enjoying the view of the Long Island Sound.
Explore The Shore on a Hike With The Rangers at Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk located at Beach 96th Street and Boardwalk, Rockaway Beach, Queens, at 1:00PM. Bring a snack and water and wear hiking boots.
The Annual Gay Pride Parade begins at 12:00 Noon at 36th Street and 5th avenue. The parade continues to Christopher and Greenwich Streets. Colorful, Wild and a lot of fun; the Gay Pride Parade is not to be missed.
Summerstage at the mainstage in central will be hosting performances by Hugh Masekela, Freshly Ground and Somi. The show begins at 3:00PM. Enter the park at 69th and 5th avenue or 72 Street in Manhattan.
The New York Liberty will be competing against the Los Angeles Sparks today at the prudential center located at 165 Mulberry Street, Newark NJ. Today is Dads And Daughters Day hosted by The Liberty. There will be a pre-game skate party from 1:30PM-3:30PM. The game will take place from 4:00PM-6:00PM, followed by post game contests from 6:00PM-7:00PM. There will be a father & daughter on-court contest for prizes. Two commemorative Dads & Daughters T-shirts will be given to participants in the Dads & Daughters package. Click on above link for further information.
The Yanks will vs The Rockies today at Yankee stadium at 161 street and River Avenue, Bronx, NY. The game begins at 2:05PM.
Jun 24, 2011
Saturday 6/25/11
The Guggenheim Museum located at 1071 5th Avenue in Manhattan has a pay what you wish policy on Saturdays from 5:45PM - 7:45PM. The last pay what you wish tickets of the day are given out at 7:15PM.
The Jewish Museum located at 1109 5th Avenue, at 92 street in Manhattan offers free admission Every Saturday-All Day. The hours on Saturday are 11:00AM - 5:45PM. Children under 12 are always free.
The Brooklyn Botanical Garden located at 900 Washington Avenue is offering Free Admission Every Saturday 10:00AM-Noon. Children under 12 are always Free.
Wave Hill located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, Bronx NY offers Free Admission Every Saturday 9:00AM-Noon.
The New York Botanical Garden located at 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx NY offers Free Grounds Admission Every Saturday from 10:00PM-Noon. Please note that this is Grounds Admission ONLY. It does not include admission to the Enid A Haupt conservatory, Everett Children's Adventure Garden, Special Exhibits and The Rock And Native Plant Garden.
The 6th Avenue Summerfest takes place today along 6th Avenue from 23rd street to 33rd street. Festival hours are from 10:00AM-6:00PM. Lots of free Fun and Entertainment, along with Food and Merchandise to purchase.
Family Day At The Morris Jumel Mansion located at 65 Jumel Terrace, Between 160-162 Street and St Nicholas and Edgecomb Avenues, Washington Heights, Manhattan. Families can play colonial games and make crafts. There will also be guided tours for adults and families and everyone can enjoy Roger Morris Park. The hours of this event are from 11:00AM-4:00Pm.
Friends OfFort Toten Park Family Fun Day located at Fort Toten Park in Queens at Toten Road to 15 Road. Activities include games, crafts, medical screening, pet microchipping and various demonstrations. This event is free and takes place from 12 Noon-3:00PM.
Schools Out For Summer Celebration at Bayswater Park located at Dwight Avenue and Seagirt Boulevard, Between Beach 38th Street and Bay 32 Street in Queens, NY. There will be entertainment, games, petting Zoo, Refreshments and a book and bicycle giveaway. The evnet takes place from 12 Noon- 3:00PM.
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The Jewish Museum located at 1109 5th Avenue, at 92 street in Manhattan offers free admission Every Saturday-All Day. The hours on Saturday are 11:00AM - 5:45PM. Children under 12 are always free.
The Brooklyn Botanical Garden located at 900 Washington Avenue is offering Free Admission Every Saturday 10:00AM-Noon. Children under 12 are always Free.
Wave Hill located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, Bronx NY offers Free Admission Every Saturday 9:00AM-Noon.
The New York Botanical Garden located at 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx NY offers Free Grounds Admission Every Saturday from 10:00PM-Noon. Please note that this is Grounds Admission ONLY. It does not include admission to the Enid A Haupt conservatory, Everett Children's Adventure Garden, Special Exhibits and The Rock And Native Plant Garden.
The 6th Avenue Summerfest takes place today along 6th Avenue from 23rd street to 33rd street. Festival hours are from 10:00AM-6:00PM. Lots of free Fun and Entertainment, along with Food and Merchandise to purchase.
Family Day At The Morris Jumel Mansion located at 65 Jumel Terrace, Between 160-162 Street and St Nicholas and Edgecomb Avenues, Washington Heights, Manhattan. Families can play colonial games and make crafts. There will also be guided tours for adults and families and everyone can enjoy Roger Morris Park. The hours of this event are from 11:00AM-4:00Pm.
Friends OfFort Toten Park Family Fun Day located at Fort Toten Park in Queens at Toten Road to 15 Road. Activities include games, crafts, medical screening, pet microchipping and various demonstrations. This event is free and takes place from 12 Noon-3:00PM.
Schools Out For Summer Celebration at Bayswater Park located at Dwight Avenue and Seagirt Boulevard, Between Beach 38th Street and Bay 32 Street in Queens, NY. There will be entertainment, games, petting Zoo, Refreshments and a book and bicycle giveaway. The evnet takes place from 12 Noon- 3:00PM.
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6/25/11 continued.
Second Annual Raritan Bay Festival will be held today from 12Noon-5:00PM at Conference House Park located at Pittsville Street and Hyland blvd, Surf and Richard Avenues, Staten Island NY. There will be music, crafts, Exhibitions, a petting zoo, nature walks along the beach and water rides. The festival will begin with Hands Across The Sand at 12 Noon, a movement dedicated to a clean energy future in which participants on various beaches across the globe join hands in solidarity.
Phil Rizzuto Park Family Day Will be held today from 2:00PM-6:00PM at Phil"Scooter" Rizzuto Park located between 125th and 127th Streets and Atlantic and 95th aves. There will be music, face painting, arts and crafts, contests, games, inflatable rides, and community information.
The Summer stage Festival will be hosting a free concert tonight on its main stage with four different musical acts. Lee Fields, The Expressions, Fitz And The Tantrums, King, and Rich Medina will all be performing in one power packed show. Enter the park on the East side either at 69th Street and 5th avenue or at 72 Street, manhattan. Concert starts at 4:00PM
Celebrate Brooklyn will be hosting performances by The Heavy, The London Souls and Superhuman Happiness. Admission as always is by donation. Concert starts at 7:00PM. Gates open at 6:00PM. Enter the park at 9th Street and Prospect Park West.
Rooftop films will be showing a documentary feature film entitled The Redemption Of General Butt Naked at its' open road rooftop, venue in the lower east side, at 350 Grand Street in Manhattan. Tickets for the show are $10.00 online or at the door. The doors open at 8:00PM, live music at 8:30PM. The film will begin at 9:00PM. Seating is limited and first come first served. Guests are welcome to bring a blanket. In case of rain, film will be shown indoors at same location. There is also an after party at Fontana's located at 105 Eldridge Street, between Broome and Grand Street, in Manhattan.
The Brooklyn Cyclones will compete against the Hudson Valley Renegades at 6:00PM at MCU Park located at 1904 Surf Avenue in Brooklyn NY. A Cyclones all star baseball will be given out to fans and there will be fireworks after the game.
The New York Yankees will be competing against The Rockies today at 1:05PM at Yankee Stadium located at East 161 Street and River Avenue, Bronx NY. As a promotion, a Yankee lunchbox will be given to the first 25,000 guests.
Gay Pride Day 6/26/11
Happy Gay Pride Weekend To All. Here are some links that will take you to the events that make up this great Celebration. Have Fun. Get Loud. Be Out. Be Proud
Jun 23, 2011
Friday 6/24/11 continued
There are still seats available for tonights Yankees vs Rockies game at Yankee Stadium located at East 161 Street and River Avenue, Bronx, NY. In a promotion presented by Budweiser, key ring bottle openers will be given out to the first 18,000 guests 21 and over. The game begins at 7:05PM.
Jun 22, 2011
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In honor of the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil war, there will be an exhibition of photographs of New York Civil war soldiers taken by Dr R.B Bontecou as well as quotations from the war time memoir of Walt Whitman. Other images and memorabilia of the civil war are also featured. The Exhibition will take place at the Merchant House Museum located at 29 East 4th street in Manhattan. The hours of the exhibit are from 12:00 Noon - 5:00PM.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a Walking Tour of some of Central parks most beautiful and historic places. The tour is scheduled to begin at 2:00PM and will last approximately 1 hour. Meets at 72 Street and Central Park West at Strawberry Fields in Central Park, Manhattan.
Dancing Under The Stars tonight at Moore Homestead Playground located at 45th avenue and 82nd Street in Astoria Queens. Dancing and dance instruction offered, music and raffles. Between the hours of 5:00PM-7:00PM.
Red Hook Park will be hosting the punk group We Are Scientist/Milagres tonight at 7:00PM. Red Hook Park is located At, Ostego, Bay, Hicks, Lorraine, Court, and Halleck Streets in Brooklyn NY.
Stargaze at Brooklyn Bridge Park Every Thursday Between 8:30PM and 10:30PM through 9/29/11 with the Amateur Astronomers Club. Telescopes provided though there is a limited number available. The event takes place on pier 1 of Brooklyn Bridge park located at Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in Brooklyn NY.
The Celebrate Brooklyn Concert Series continues with Music of Ledisi and Anthony David. Show begins at 7:30PM Gates open at 6:30PM. Admission Free with suggested donation of $3.00. Concerts are located at The prospect Park Band Shell, Enter the park at Prospect Park West and 9th Street.
Tickets are still Available to The N.Y Mets home game today at Citi Field located at 123-01 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing NY (Queens). Game begins at 1:00PM. Mets will vs Athletic.
Thats All For Today
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a Walking Tour of some of Central parks most beautiful and historic places. The tour is scheduled to begin at 2:00PM and will last approximately 1 hour. Meets at 72 Street and Central Park West at Strawberry Fields in Central Park, Manhattan.
Dancing Under The Stars tonight at Moore Homestead Playground located at 45th avenue and 82nd Street in Astoria Queens. Dancing and dance instruction offered, music and raffles. Between the hours of 5:00PM-7:00PM.
Red Hook Park will be hosting the punk group We Are Scientist/Milagres tonight at 7:00PM. Red Hook Park is located At, Ostego, Bay, Hicks, Lorraine, Court, and Halleck Streets in Brooklyn NY.
Stargaze at Brooklyn Bridge Park Every Thursday Between 8:30PM and 10:30PM through 9/29/11 with the Amateur Astronomers Club. Telescopes provided though there is a limited number available. The event takes place on pier 1 of Brooklyn Bridge park located at Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in Brooklyn NY.
The Celebrate Brooklyn Concert Series continues with Music of Ledisi and Anthony David. Show begins at 7:30PM Gates open at 6:30PM. Admission Free with suggested donation of $3.00. Concerts are located at The prospect Park Band Shell, Enter the park at Prospect Park West and 9th Street.
Tickets are still Available to The N.Y Mets home game today at Citi Field located at 123-01 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing NY (Queens). Game begins at 1:00PM. Mets will vs Athletic.
Thats All For Today
Thursday June 23 2011
The following is a list of NYC museums with free or discounted admissions on thursdays.
David Rubenstein Atrium AT Lincoln Center -Free admission every thursday 8:30PM and first saturday of every month 11:00AM. There are musical performances in the atrium each thursday and first saturday. Tonights performance is The Mighty Rail, a three man group combining elements of hip hop, violin and poetry. The David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln center is located between west 62nd and 65th streets and Columbus and Amsterdam avenues in Manhattan.
The MUseum Of Arts And Design has a pay what you wish policy on Thursday from 6:00PM on (until closing which is 9:00PM). Tonight there is a screening of The Man Who Fell To Earth starring David Bowie, scheduled for 7:00PM. The museum of art and design is located at 2 Columbus Circle in Manhattan.
The Museum Of Chinese In America is Free every thursday all day. The museum is located at 215 Centre street in Manhattan. Hours on thursday are from 11:00AM-9:00PM.
The New Museum Of Contemporary Art is Free every thursday from 7:00PM on (until closing which is 9:00PM). The New Museum is also Free all the time for ages 18 and under. The New Museum is located at 235 Bowery in Manhattan.
Here are some Free activities in NYC area parks.
Summer In The Square - Activities to encourage fitness - Begins with running at 7:00Am and continues with other activities such as Yoga and aerobics. The days festivities end with musical performances in the square starting at 6:00PM. This is a full day event starting at 7:00AM Until 7:00PM. The event takes place at the South Plaza of Union Square Park. The park is located between East 14th and 17th street and Broadway and 4th avenues in Manhattan.
Madison Square Kids Concerts presented by the Madison Park Conservancy will present a childrens concert performed by the musical act Hot Peas And Butter. The concert is scheduled for 10:30AM-11:30AM. The concert will take place on the Oval Lawn in Madison Square Park located between east 23rd and east 26th streets and Broadway and Madison Avenues in Manhattan.
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David Rubenstein Atrium AT Lincoln Center -Free admission every thursday 8:30PM and first saturday of every month 11:00AM. There are musical performances in the atrium each thursday and first saturday. Tonights performance is The Mighty Rail, a three man group combining elements of hip hop, violin and poetry. The David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln center is located between west 62nd and 65th streets and Columbus and Amsterdam avenues in Manhattan.
The MUseum Of Arts And Design has a pay what you wish policy on Thursday from 6:00PM on (until closing which is 9:00PM). Tonight there is a screening of The Man Who Fell To Earth starring David Bowie, scheduled for 7:00PM. The museum of art and design is located at 2 Columbus Circle in Manhattan.
The Museum Of Chinese In America is Free every thursday all day. The museum is located at 215 Centre street in Manhattan. Hours on thursday are from 11:00AM-9:00PM.
The New Museum Of Contemporary Art is Free every thursday from 7:00PM on (until closing which is 9:00PM). The New Museum is also Free all the time for ages 18 and under. The New Museum is located at 235 Bowery in Manhattan.
Here are some Free activities in NYC area parks.
Summer In The Square - Activities to encourage fitness - Begins with running at 7:00Am and continues with other activities such as Yoga and aerobics. The days festivities end with musical performances in the square starting at 6:00PM. This is a full day event starting at 7:00AM Until 7:00PM. The event takes place at the South Plaza of Union Square Park. The park is located between East 14th and 17th street and Broadway and 4th avenues in Manhattan.
Madison Square Kids Concerts presented by the Madison Park Conservancy will present a childrens concert performed by the musical act Hot Peas And Butter. The concert is scheduled for 10:30AM-11:30AM. The concert will take place on the Oval Lawn in Madison Square Park located between east 23rd and east 26th streets and Broadway and Madison Avenues in Manhattan.
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Jun 21, 2011
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June 22 2011
The New York Botanical Garden located at 2900 Southern Boulevard, N.Y is offering free grounds admissions all day every wednesday and on saturdays between the hours of 10:00AM - 12:00 noon. This admission is for the grounds only. It does not include admission to the Enid A Haupt Conservatory, The Everett children's adventure garden, special exhibits and the rock and native plant gardens.
Another Wednesday Deal is being offered at the Bronx Zoo located at 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx N.Y. Admission to the zoo is by donation, all day every wednesday.
There will be a Free Yoga Class on the eastern lawn in Washington square park located at 5th avenue and Waverly Place, Manhattan at 9:00AM.
In Bryant park Chess And Other Board Games will be available between the hours of 11:00AM-7:00PM for a small fee. Everything needed to play will be provided by the Marshall Chess Club. In addition, free ping pong continues to be available daily in Bryant park. The park is located between 5th and 6th avenues and west 40th and west 42nd street, in manhattan.
Food Vendors from all 5 boroughs will be showcasing their food items as part of the Taste Of Parks event to be held at the arsenal in central park between the hours of 11:00AM-2:00PM. The Arsenal is located at 64th street and 5th avenue.
Trolley tours are given atGreenwood Cemetery every wednesday and the last sunday of every month at 1:00PM. Tickets are $ 15.00 for the general public and $10.00 for members of the greenwood historic fund. This weeks trolley tour is called hidden gems of Green-wood. There are three basic trolley tours that rotate. Click on above link for descriptions of the various tours.
The Sppon River Project bring outdoor theater to Greenwood cemetery. It tells the story of the fictional town of Spoon River and its dearly departed residents. The setting couldn't be more perfect than sitting in the middle of a cemetery to watch the play. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Greenwood cemetery is located at 500 25th street in Brooklyn NY
The Brooklyn Cyclones are playing at MCU field tonight vs The Aberdeen Ironbirds. There will be Lunar Park Ride Pass giveaways to fans. Game starts at 7:00PM.
Another Wednesday Deal is being offered at the Bronx Zoo located at 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx N.Y. Admission to the zoo is by donation, all day every wednesday.
There will be a Free Yoga Class on the eastern lawn in Washington square park located at 5th avenue and Waverly Place, Manhattan at 9:00AM.
In Bryant park Chess And Other Board Games will be available between the hours of 11:00AM-7:00PM for a small fee. Everything needed to play will be provided by the Marshall Chess Club. In addition, free ping pong continues to be available daily in Bryant park. The park is located between 5th and 6th avenues and west 40th and west 42nd street, in manhattan.
Food Vendors from all 5 boroughs will be showcasing their food items as part of the Taste Of Parks event to be held at the arsenal in central park between the hours of 11:00AM-2:00PM. The Arsenal is located at 64th street and 5th avenue.
Trolley tours are given atGreenwood Cemetery every wednesday and the last sunday of every month at 1:00PM. Tickets are $ 15.00 for the general public and $10.00 for members of the greenwood historic fund. This weeks trolley tour is called hidden gems of Green-wood. There are three basic trolley tours that rotate. Click on above link for descriptions of the various tours.
The Sppon River Project bring outdoor theater to Greenwood cemetery. It tells the story of the fictional town of Spoon River and its dearly departed residents. The setting couldn't be more perfect than sitting in the middle of a cemetery to watch the play. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Greenwood cemetery is located at 500 25th street in Brooklyn NY
The Brooklyn Cyclones are playing at MCU field tonight vs The Aberdeen Ironbirds. There will be Lunar Park Ride Pass giveaways to fans. Game starts at 7:00PM.
June 21 2011
Celebrate the beginning of summer and the longest day of the year today with Make Music New York. There are over 1,000 free concerts throughout the five boroughs. Times and location of venues vary. Click on the above link and find a concert to attend.
Visit the Brooklyn Botanical Garden Free every Tuesday, all day. In addition, senior citizens can visit the Brooklyn Botanical Garden every Friday for free. The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is located at 1000 Washington avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday 8:00AM-6:00PM.
Attend a Community Vinyasa Yoga Class tonight from 6:30pm-7:45PM at Rabbit hole studios at 33 Washington street, Brooklyn, NY in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn.
Workout with the fitness guru tonight at the weeklyWaterfront Workout in Brooklyn Bridge park, 7:00PM-8:00PM at pier 1 in Brooklyn Bridge park. Pier 1 is located at 2 Old Fulton street, Brooklyn NY in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn. Rain location is at the Tobacco Warehouse at 26 New Dock Street, Brooklyn, NY (DUMBO section of Brooklyn).
Visit the Brooklyn Botanical Garden Free every Tuesday, all day. In addition, senior citizens can visit the Brooklyn Botanical Garden every Friday for free. The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is located at 1000 Washington avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday 8:00AM-6:00PM.
Attend a Community Vinyasa Yoga Class tonight from 6:30pm-7:45PM at Rabbit hole studios at 33 Washington street, Brooklyn, NY in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn.
Workout with the fitness guru tonight at the weeklyWaterfront Workout in Brooklyn Bridge park, 7:00PM-8:00PM at pier 1 in Brooklyn Bridge park. Pier 1 is located at 2 Old Fulton street, Brooklyn NY in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn. Rain location is at the Tobacco Warehouse at 26 New Dock Street, Brooklyn, NY (DUMBO section of Brooklyn).
Jun 20, 2011
June 20 2011
The HBO/Bryant Park summer film festival kicks off the free monday night outdoor film series today with One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. The film begins at sunset approximately 8:00PM-9:00PM. Bryant park is located between 40th and 42nd street and 5th and 6th avenue. Enter the lawn area at the 6th avenue side of park. The lawn opens at 5:00PM .
Sunset Qigong classes will take place at Fort Tryon Park from 7:00PM-8:00PM today and every monday through August 15, 2011. Fort tryon park is located between 192 street and dyckman street, Riverside Drive to Hudson river in manhattan. The classes take place in the LindenTerrace area of the park.
The Brooklyn Cyclones will compete against the Aberdeen Ironbirds today at 7:00PM at MCU field. Angel Pagan bobbleheads will be given to the first 3,000 fans that show up at the stadium. In addition, every monday after home games, the cyclones will be signing autographs for fans as part of a "meet the cyclones mondays" promotion.
The film Desperately Seeking Susan will be shown today, as part of theRiver to River Festivals' elevated acre movie night series. There are two shorts scheduled to precede the film. DJ Ben Carlin will be playing music from 6:00PM-8;00PM. Films begin at sunset or approximately 8:00PM. This event is free but tickets are required. Tickets become available on a first come first served basis and will be distributed at 5:00PM. This event takes place at the elevated acre at 55 Water street in Manhattan.
Jun 16, 2011
10 Great Things To Do On Fathers Day
Celebrate fathers day at the Intrepid Museum located on pier 86 at 12th avenue and 46th street in Manhattan. Fathers pay the price of a youth ticket with a coupon which can be found on the website. Spend a day enjoying the museum's exhibits as well as competing in such events as three legged races, potato sack races and more. Father/ child teams can compete to win an intrepid gift bag. The competition is scheduled to begin at 12:00 Noon on the flight deck. Sign up by visiting the information deck in hangar one.
Spend fathers day at the 38th annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic located in Marcus Garvey park at 121st street and 5th avenue, Harlem NY. This is a day long festival featuring bicycle racing, music, food and family entertainment. It brings together both professional and amateur cyclists. There are children's races as well as adult men and women's races. The event will be televised on NYC life TV which is channel 22 on cablevision and 25 on most other media venues such as comcast, verizon fios and Time Warner Cable. First race begins at 12:00 noon.
Laugh on fathers day with Laughter In The Park, a free outdoor comedy series taking place on sundays at various parks throughout the summer. On fathers day the show will take place at Holly Plaza in Washington square park located at west 4th street and Thompson street in Manhattan from 2:00 pm -4:00 PM
Have a snack on fathers day without breaking the bank. Peanut Butter And Company sandwich shop located at 240 Sullivan street in Manhattan is offering a dads eat for free deal on fathers day. Reservations are recommended.
Take dad out to the ball game. TheBrooklyn Cyclones are playing the Staten Island Yankees at MCU stadium at 5:00 PM on fathers day. Kids get to run the bases after the game. If You're looking for big league action there are still tickets left as of this posting for the Mets vs Angels game at 1:10 PM on fathers day, at Citi Field.
Hike with dad at the New York City Parks Department eco fathers day moderate hike around the trails of Blue Heron Park in Staten Island. Participants are advised to wear hiking boots and bring a snack and water. The hike begins at the Blue heron nature center located at 222 poillon avenue, Staten Island NY at 11:00 Am
Explore a pond with dad in High Rock park with the New York City Parks Department. Registration is required for this event. This event takes place from 1:00pm - 2:00 Pm at 200 Nevada avenue in High Rock park in Staten Island, NY
Go to the driving range with dad at ChelseaPiers . Dads play for free by receiving a $20.00 ball card when a partner, son or daughter purchases a ball card. The driving range is open from 9:00AM -6:00PM Chelsea piers golf club is located at pier 59 at 23rd street and Hudson River Park in Manhattan.
Sing with your dad on theConey Island boardwalk at a special fathers day karaoke. Dads who sing with their kids get a free tee shirt. This event is scheduled for 2:00 PM -6:00 PM at Denos Wonder Wheel Park , at west 12th street, Brooklyn, NY.
Play Ping Pong at Bryant Park located at 42nd street and 6th avenue in Manhattan. Ping Pong paddles and balls are provided for free. You must sign up with an attendant to reserve a time slot.
Spend fathers day at the 38th annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic located in Marcus Garvey park at 121st street and 5th avenue, Harlem NY. This is a day long festival featuring bicycle racing, music, food and family entertainment. It brings together both professional and amateur cyclists. There are children's races as well as adult men and women's races. The event will be televised on NYC life TV which is channel 22 on cablevision and 25 on most other media venues such as comcast, verizon fios and Time Warner Cable. First race begins at 12:00 noon.
Laugh on fathers day with Laughter In The Park, a free outdoor comedy series taking place on sundays at various parks throughout the summer. On fathers day the show will take place at Holly Plaza in Washington square park located at west 4th street and Thompson street in Manhattan from 2:00 pm -4:00 PM
Have a snack on fathers day without breaking the bank. Peanut Butter And Company sandwich shop located at 240 Sullivan street in Manhattan is offering a dads eat for free deal on fathers day. Reservations are recommended.
Take dad out to the ball game. TheBrooklyn Cyclones are playing the Staten Island Yankees at MCU stadium at 5:00 PM on fathers day. Kids get to run the bases after the game. If You're looking for big league action there are still tickets left as of this posting for the Mets vs Angels game at 1:10 PM on fathers day, at Citi Field.
Hike with dad at the New York City Parks Department eco fathers day moderate hike around the trails of Blue Heron Park in Staten Island. Participants are advised to wear hiking boots and bring a snack and water. The hike begins at the Blue heron nature center located at 222 poillon avenue, Staten Island NY at 11:00 Am
Explore a pond with dad in High Rock park with the New York City Parks Department. Registration is required for this event. This event takes place from 1:00pm - 2:00 Pm at 200 Nevada avenue in High Rock park in Staten Island, NY
Go to the driving range with dad at ChelseaPiers . Dads play for free by receiving a $20.00 ball card when a partner, son or daughter purchases a ball card. The driving range is open from 9:00AM -6:00PM Chelsea piers golf club is located at pier 59 at 23rd street and Hudson River Park in Manhattan.
Sing with your dad on theConey Island boardwalk at a special fathers day karaoke. Dads who sing with their kids get a free tee shirt. This event is scheduled for 2:00 PM -6:00 PM at Denos Wonder Wheel Park , at west 12th street, Brooklyn, NY.
Play Ping Pong at Bryant Park located at 42nd street and 6th avenue in Manhattan. Ping Pong paddles and balls are provided for free. You must sign up with an attendant to reserve a time slot.
Jun 15, 2011
In the beginning or/my very first blog
This is my first attempt at blogging and I am looking forward to spreading the word about all the interesting and fun events in and around NYC. There are numerous adventures to enjoy and I would like to bring you a few each week.
The Celebrate Brooklyn concerts located at the prospect park bandshell, at prospect park west and 9th street, are in full swing. On Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 7:00pm, the freedom rides project produced by Hal Willner and featuring among others, Rosanne Cash, Toshi Reagon and Steve Bernstein will be presented. The show features music of the civil rights movement and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the freedom rides. The performance is free but there is a $3.00 suggested donation.
On Friday, June 17 at 9:30pm, Coney Island Friday Night Fireworks Display begins. The fireworks can be best viewed along the beach and boardwalk. The free fireworks show will continue every Friday night at 9:30pm throughout the summer.
In addition enjoy Karaoke On The Boardwalk in front of Denos Wonder Wheel before and after the fireworks, starting at 7:00pm and continuing until 11:pm.
While we are on the subject of coney island, the annualMermaid Parade is scheduled to take place on June 18 at 2:00pm. Its a wild and fun filled event featuring colorful costumes of mermaids and various other sea creatures, antique cars and marching bands. Getting through the crowds that show up for the parade can be daunting but if you can get a good viewing spot, it is well worth it. The parade route starts at west 21 street and surf avenue and proceeds down surf avenue towards west 10th street.
Also on June 18,The Brooklyn Cyclones play their first home game of the season against the Staten Island Yankees at 6:30pm at MCU park, located at 1904 surf avenue, Brooklyn NY. The first 3,000 fans to arrive for the game will receive a schedule magnet. the game will be followed by fireworks.
Thats all for now. More to come.
The Celebrate Brooklyn concerts located at the prospect park bandshell, at prospect park west and 9th street, are in full swing. On Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 7:00pm, the freedom rides project produced by Hal Willner and featuring among others, Rosanne Cash, Toshi Reagon and Steve Bernstein will be presented. The show features music of the civil rights movement and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the freedom rides. The performance is free but there is a $3.00 suggested donation.
On Friday, June 17 at 9:30pm, Coney Island Friday Night Fireworks Display begins. The fireworks can be best viewed along the beach and boardwalk. The free fireworks show will continue every Friday night at 9:30pm throughout the summer.
In addition enjoy Karaoke On The Boardwalk in front of Denos Wonder Wheel before and after the fireworks, starting at 7:00pm and continuing until 11:pm.
While we are on the subject of coney island, the annualMermaid Parade is scheduled to take place on June 18 at 2:00pm. Its a wild and fun filled event featuring colorful costumes of mermaids and various other sea creatures, antique cars and marching bands. Getting through the crowds that show up for the parade can be daunting but if you can get a good viewing spot, it is well worth it. The parade route starts at west 21 street and surf avenue and proceeds down surf avenue towards west 10th street.
Also on June 18,The Brooklyn Cyclones play their first home game of the season against the Staten Island Yankees at 6:30pm at MCU park, located at 1904 surf avenue, Brooklyn NY. The first 3,000 fans to arrive for the game will receive a schedule magnet. the game will be followed by fireworks.
Thats all for now. More to come.
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