Monday 8/1/11

      


Swim at The Floating Pool and enjoy a beautiful view of the NYC waterfront.  The Pool is open daily from 11:00AM-7:00.  The Amenities of the pool include, a pool house, locker rooms and bathrooms.  It is a beautiful 7 Lane Pool and it is a Free place to swim.


Spend a day at the Prospect Park Zoo. It's a relatively Low Cost day out.  Food can be brought from home and eaten in the picnic area.  Admission is $8.00 for Adults, 5:00 for children 3-12,  Under 3 is Free and Seniors are Free. The zoo is open Monday to Friday from 10:00AM-5:00PM and Weekends From 10:00Am-5:30PM. The Prospect Park Zoo is located at 450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.


Video Gaming today at, 11:00AM, at The Aguilar Library located at 174 East 110th Street (between Lexington and 3rd Avenues), Manhattan, NY.  This is a Free Event for children ages 8-10.


The Staten Island Yankees Vs The Jamestown Jammers, today, at 11:00AM, at Richmond County Bank Ballpark, located at 75 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY.  There will be fireworks after the game. Ticket prices Vary.


The New York Mets Vs The Florida Marlins, tonight at 7:10PM, at Citi field, located at 123-01 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, NY.  Ticket Prices Vary.


The West 45th Streeet Block Association and The West Side Neighborhood Alliance, will showing the award winning documentary, Gasland, tonight at approximately 8:30PM, at Matthews Palmer Playground.  This is a Free Event. Matthews Palmer Playground is located between 9th and 10th Avenues and 45th and 46th Streets, Manhattan, NY.


 Movies Under The Stars at Cunningham park, Presents the film, The Karate Kid, tonight at approximately 8:00PM. This is a Free Event and Free Popcorn will be available prior to the movie.  Cunningham Park is located at 196th Street and Union Turnpike, (Queens) Hollis, NY. 


The HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival continues with a Free screening of the film, Cool Hand Luke, tonight on the lawn of Bryant Park.  the lawn opens at 5:00PM for blankets and picnicking.  The film will begin at Sundown. Bryant park is located between 5th and 6th Avenues from 40th to 42nd Streets, Manhattan, NY.


Coney Island Flicks On The Beach Presents the film, Iron Man 2, tonight, on the beach, at west 10th Street in the Coney Island section  of Brooklyn, NY. (1001 boardwalk West)  The Event is Free and the film will be shown at dusk.  Arrive earlier to put down your blanket and stake your space.


RCN Movie Nights At Waterside Plaza, will begin tonight with a Free screening of the film, Iron Man, at Waterside Plaza. The film will begin at dusk.  Limited seating is provided. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. The film will be shown outside on the Plaza, located East of the FDR Highway, on the East River between 25th and 29th Streets, Manhattan, NY.  For detailed directions, click on the above link.

Sunday 7/31/11

Register at 10:00AM for The 16th Annual Sandcastle Contest On Rockaway Beach.  The Event is scheduled for 12:00PM-2:00PM and is Free.  You can register to participate or just watch.  Both kids and Adults can participate.  There will be prizes and refreshments for various age categories.  Bring your own buckets and tools.  The contest takes place on Rockaway Beach at Beach 117th Street, Rockaway, Queens, NY.

Come to The Junta Hispana Celebration today from 11:00AM-6:00PM, at Flushing Meadow Park.  This is an hispanic heritage celebration,  featuring live entertainment on various stages as well as  crafts, food and cultural displays.  The festival includes all twenty Spanish speaking countries, with information booths for each country. This should be a fun day out with lots of activities for both Adults and Children.  This is a Free Event and Free parking is available but it is limited.  Junta Hispana takes place in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY,  near The Unisphere.  For further information, including photos and directions, Click on the above link.


Take an Electric Boat Tour on the Independence, which launches from the Prospect Park boathouse, today between the hours of 12:30PM-5:00PM.  The boat is in operation, Thursdays-Sundays from 12:30PM-5:00PM.  The Tour is relatively Low Cost. It is $8.00 for ages 13 and up and $4.00 for ages 4-12.  ages 3 and under ride Free with an Adult.  To get to the boathouse, enter the park at the Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue entrance, Brooklyn, NY.

Attend The 3rd Annual Stan Michels Memorial Concert, today from 1:00PM-3:30PM, at The Stan Michels Promenade, in Fort Tryon Park.  The concert celebrates the life of the late council member, Stan Michels and features Jazz Music performed by Marjorie Eliot and her Jazz Ensemble.  The concert is Free.  Enter the park at Margaret Corbin Circle (Where Cabrini Boulevard and Fort Washington Avenue Converge), Manhattan, NY.

Learn about Lakeside wildflowers and see plants that float and flower by the water, today at 2:00PM, with April Koerner.  This event is Free and meets at the Van Cortlandt Park Golf House.  Enter the park at Bailey Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South, Bronx, NY.


Take a Free, Guided Discover Tour of Prospect Park with a naturalist, and view birds and other wildlife.  The walking tour takes place form 3:00PM-4:00PM and meets at the Audubon Center   (at the boathouse) in prospect park.  Enter the park at the Lincoln Road/ Ocean Avenue entrance, Brooklyn, NY.

Summerstage Presents Musical Performers, Yemen Blues, Watcha Clan, Shabate and Awesome Tapes From Africa, today at 3:00PM at the Central Park Mainstage.  The music of Yemen Blues is described as Yemenite melodies influenced by Blues Jazz and Funk.  Watcha Clan is described as using a mix of languages and musical syles.  The music of Shabate is described as a mix of Jewish melodies and prayers with Eithiopian Rhythms and Be-Bop.  DJ Brian Shimkovitz of Awesome Tapes From Africa, plays the best of Rare and Obscure African Music.  This is a Free Concert.  The Central Park mainstage is located at 69th Street and 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY.

Come out for a night of dancing and live music at Hudson River park's Moondance.  The fun starts tonight at 6:30PM and continues until 10:00PM.  Dance lessons begin at 6:30PM and live music begins at 7:00PM.  This Free Event takes place at Pier 84, located at West 44th Street and West Street, Manhattan, NY.

Summer On The Hudson, Amplified Sundays  Presents Beyond Beyond Is Beyond/ Cage Free Rock&Roll Sampler, featuring the bands, The Minerva Lions and Endless Boogie.  This is a Free Rock Concert, tonight from 7:00PM-9:00PM, on Pier 1, located at West 70th Street and Riverside Drive.

There will be a Free Outdoor Country Music Concert, tonight at 7:00PM, at The George Seuffert Bandshell, located at Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest park Drive, Queens, NY.  The Concert features Country Singer, Mary Lamont.

Movie Night At Habana OutPost will present a Free Screening of the film, Dirty Dancing.  The Film will begin at Sundown, at The Habana Outpost, located at 757 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY.  A Menu of Mexican, American and Spanish food is Available For Purchase.

Saturday 7/30/2011

  

Come to Central park today for the West Side Stories Tour, today from 10:00AM-11:00AM, starting at West 81st Street and Central Park West, Manhattan, NY.  This is a Free walking tour, going through a scenic area along the western edge of Central Park.


Green Thumb will Present Harlem Green 2011: The 6th Annual Harlem Community Gardens Tour.  The Free tour takes place today from 10:00AM-4:00PM, and meets at The Joseph Daniel Wilson Community Garden, at 219 West 122nd Street, Manhattan, NY.  The tour begins with breakfast which is also Free.  On the tour, a variety of herbs, flowers, vegetables, fruit trees and grape vines will be viewed as well as ponds and gazebos.  The tours last stop, at William A. Harris Garden, at 153rd Street and St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY will feature a traditional Harlem Barbecue.  The barbecue is also Free.

Try your hand at Archery, today at 11:00AM, at Van Cortlandt Nature Center.  Families and Children 8 years of age and older can participate.  Archery instruction is given by trained rangers and everyone must participate in mandatory safety reviews.  All Equipment is provided.  This event is Free.  Van Cortlandt Nature Center is located in Van Cortlandt Park at Broadway and 246th Street, Bronx, NY.

Join the Central Park Conservancy for The Tavern On The Green Tour, today at 12:00PM.  The tour is Free and begins inside the park, at 67th Street and Central Park West, Manhattan, NY. It covers the area of the now closed world famous restaurant, Tavern On The Green. It also covers The Sheep Meadow, The Children's District, The Mall including it's statues and American elm trees and much more.

The Gallery tour at Wave Hill today at 1:00PM, is Free with Admission to the grounds.  The Admission to Wave Hill is also Free Today Between The Hours Of  9:00AM-12:00PM.  Wave hill is located at 249th Street and Independence Avneue, Bronx, NY.  click on the above link for more information.

The Central Park Conservancy Presents Great jazz On the Great Hill, today from 2:00PM-5:00PM.  This event is Free and features some of the best local jazz performers.  There will also be a Swing Dance lesson and a Family Art Activity.  Food will be Available For Purchase.  The Event takes place on the Great Hill in Central Park.  Enter the park at West 106th Street, Manhattan, NY.

The New York Public Library For The Performing Arts presents Silent Clowns: Charismatic Costumers, Free Screening of the 1925 film, The Eagle, Starring Rudolph Valentino.  This is a silent film with live piano accompaniment by Ben Model.  There will be a Q and A after the film by film historians, Bruce lawton and Steve Massa.  The New York Public Library For The Performing Arts is located at The Dorothy And Lewis B Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium, at 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, Manhattan, NY.

The New York Yankees Vs The Baltimore Orioles, today at 1:05PM, at Yankee Stadium, located at East 161st Street and River Avenue, Bronx, NY.  Ticket Prices Vary.

Celebrate Brooklyn will host Dr John And The Lower 911, Chuck Brown and Red Baraat, tonight at 6:30PM.  Gates open at 5:30PM. Admission to the concert is by donation.  Suggested donation is $3.00.  The concert takes place at the Prospect Park Bandshell, located at 9th Street and Central Park West, Brooklyn, NY.

The RTCA Sunset Concert Series continues tonight with Steve Tarshis And His Instrumental Trio.  This is a Free performance, featuring Jazz, folk, Blues And Rock With Special Guest vocalists. The performance takes place from 7:00PM-9:00PM, on the lawn, north of the 96th street clay tennis courts in Riverside Park.  For more information, click on the above link.


The Staten Island Yankees Vs The Jamestown Jammers, tonight at 7:00PM at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark, located at 75 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY.  There will be fireworks after the game.  Ticket Prices Vary.


New York yankees Vs The Baltimore Orioles- make up of 4/12/11 game, at 7:05PM, at Yankee stadium. Yankee stadium is located at East 161st Street and River Avenue, Bronx, NY. Ticket Prices Vary.


The New York Liberty Vs The Phoenix Mercury, tonight at 7:00PM, at The Prudential Center, located at 165 Mulberry Street, Newark, N.J.  Ticket Prices Vary.

 Summerstage Presents The Forces Of Nature Dance Theater, With Cecilia Marta Dance Company And Special Guest: Dancin' Downtown At The Joyce Contest Winner, tonight at 8:00PM, at the Central Park Mainstage.  The performance is Free.  The Central Park Mainstage is located at Rumsey Playfield, near the 5th Avenue and 69th Street entrance to the park.

Summerstage in Springfield Park, Presents "Tunde's Trumpet", by playwright, Chisa Hutchinson.  This is a Free performance about the magical effect of music on a young boys life.  The perform features handcrafted puppets and great music. The show begins at 8:00PM, in Springfield Park, located at 149th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard, from 145th Road and 148th Street, Queens, NY.

Parks' Outdoor Summer Movies will present the film, Despicable Me, tonight at approximately 8:15PM, at J Hood Wright Park.  The film screening is Free.  Bring chairs or blankets.  J Hood Wright park is located between 173rd and 176th Streets, from Fort washington Avenue to Haven Avenue, Manhattan, NY.

Friday 7/29/11

Play Volleyball  today from 10:00AM-1:00PM, at The J Wright Hood Recreation Center, located at 351 Fort Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY.  This is a Free Kids event.



Come to the Dongan Library for coffee talk, today at 11:00AM.  Enjoy discussing books you have read, over coffee with others. This is a Free Event.  The Dongan library is located at 1617 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY.


Learn to juggle today, at Bryant Park from 1:00PM-3:00PM. Free Juggling lessons. Equipment provided and all skill levels welcome. This event takes place on the South East Corner of the lawn.  Bryant park is located between 5th and 6th Avenues from 40th Street to 42nd Street, Manhattan, NY


The 58th Street Library will present a Free screening, today at 2:00PM of the 1997 film, Tokyo Eyes. The film is a romantic thriller, in Japanese with English subtitles.  The 58th Street library is located at 127 East 58th Street (between park and Lexington Avenues), Manhattan, NY.


See the Lunatic Dance Team perform at Luna Park in Coney Island.  Besides doing dance routines, they play games and hold contests with the kids in the park.  Performances are Free and take place at 3:30PM and 5:30PM at Luna Park, at 1000 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.


The Museum Of Modern Art offers Free Admission today and Every Friday from 4:00PM-8:00PM.  In addition, Children 16 and under are Free All The Time.  Summer hours of operation at the museum are as follows.  Sunday-Wednesday 10:30AM-5:30PM, Thursday-Saturday 10:30AM-8:30PM.  The museum is located at 11 West 53rd Street, Manhattan, NY.





The Open Space Alliance For North Brooklyn Presents musical performers, Eugene Mirman and Pretty Good Friends, with special musical guest, They Might Be Giants.  The concert is Free and takes place from 5:30PM-10:00PM, at East River State Park, located at North 8th Street and Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.


The Young Dancemakers company will give a Free Performance at The High Line today, from 6:00PM-7:00PM.  The company is made up of talented teens from various high schools and they will be performing original choreography. The event begins on the high Line at 14th Street and moves north along the High Line to the 10th Avenue Square and 17th Street.


The Pelham Bay Summer Music Concert Series Presents an evening of 60's music featuring Electronic Mosholu Crash, tonight at 6:00PM.  The concert is Free and takes place on the lawn in Pelham Bay Park.  Bring blankets or Chairs.  Enter the park at Middletown road and Stadium Avenue, Bronx, NY.  The rain location has been changed to the Knights Of Columbus Hall, at 3243 Ampere Avenue, Bronx, NY.  In Case Of Rain, however, click on above link, (then click the for more information link) and call phone number to double check rain location.


Students of The Piper Theater Workshop will be Presenting the play, The Hobbit, by J.R.R Tolkien at The Old Stone House, tonight at 7:00PM.  The performance is Free.  The Old Stone House is located in Washington Park/ JJ Byrne Playground at 3rd Street and 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.


Plaza Theatrical Productions will be Presenting the Play, The Wizard Of Oz, tonight at 7:00PM, in Ally Pond Park.  The performance is Free.  Bring blankets or Chairs.  Ally Pond Park is located at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard, Queens, NY.




Sunset OnThe Hudson will host the Acoustic Soul Duo, of Sinclair Jennings Jr and Max Gallico, tonight at 7:00PM.  The concert is Free and takes place on pier 45 at 7:00PM.  Pier 45 is located at Christopher Street and West Street, Manhattan, NY.


Brooklyn Cyclones Vs The Connecticut Tigers, tonight at 7:00PM, at MCU Park, located at 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.  A Performance T Shirt will be given to the first 3,000 fans.  There will be fireworks after the game.  Ticket Prices Vary.


New York Yankees  Vs The Baltimore Orioles, tonight at 7:00PM, at Yankee Stadium, located at East 161st Street and River Avenue, Bronx, NY.  Ticket Prices Vary.

Enjoy Karaoke On The Boardwalk, tonight from 7:00PM-11:00PM, at 1025 Boardwalk at Denos D Vourderis Place (West 12th Street) in the coney Island section of Brooklyn, NY.  This is a Free Event.


Celebrate Brooklyn will host West African Singer, Oumou Sangare and Arabic Singer, Bassam Saba, tonight at 7:30PM, at the Prospect Park Bandshell.  Gates open at 6:30PM.  Admission is by donation.  Suggested donation is $3.00.  Enter the park at 9th Street and Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY.


The Moose Hall Theater Company Presents the play, War Of The Worlds, based on the HG Wells' science fiction classic, tonight at 7:30PM, at Inwood Hill Park Peninsula.  This is a Free Performance.  Enter the park at 218th Street and Indian Road or at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue, Manhattan, NY.


Summerstage Presents the musical theater production of, Tunde's Trumpet, by playwright Chisa Hutchinson. This is a Free Event, performed with handcrafted puppets and celebrating the effect of music on a young boys life. The Play starts at 8:00PM and will be performed in Springfield park.  The park is located at 149th Avenue and springfield Boulevard between 145th Road and 148th Street, Queens, NY.


The Parks Outdoor Summer Movies at Bloomingdale park will be showing the film, Gremlins, tonight at approximately 8:15PM. This is a Free event.  Bloomingdale Park is located at Richmond Parkway and West Shore Expressway from Lenevar Avenue and Ramona Avenue, Staten Island, NY.


Hudon River Park, Riverflicks For Kids will be showing the film, Toy Story 3, tonight on pier 46.  The film screening is Free and Free popcorn will also be available. Beverages and snacks will be Available for purchase.  The film will start at approximately 8:30PM.   Pier 46 is located at Charles and West Streets, Manhattan, NY.


Come out for the Friday Night Fireworks At Coney island, tonight and Every Friday Night Throughout The Summer Season, at approximately 9:00PM.  The fireworks can be viewed along the boardwalk, between West 8th and West 21st Streets, in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn, NY.  This is a Free Event.

Thursday 7/28/11

The Madison Square Kids Concert Series continues today, with a Free musical performance, by The Itty Biddies, from 10:30AM-11:30AM, on The Oval Lawn of Madison Square Park.  Madison Square Park is located between Broadway and Madison Avenues from East 23rd to East 26th Streets, Manhattan, NY.

There will be a Basketball Skills Competition for children ages 6- 17 years old at the J Hood Wright Recreation Center, located at 351 Fort Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY.   This is an instructional program for working on basketball skills and is Free.  The event takes place from 10:30AM-1:00PM.

The Broadway In Bryant Park Series, continues today with musical performances from Anything Goes, The Phantom Of The Opera, The Fantastics, Hair, and Traces.  This is a Free Event, taking place from 12:30PM-1:30PM, on the lawn of the park.  Bryant Park is located between 5th and 6th Avenues from 40th to 42nd streets, Manhattan, NY.


The Dongan Hills Library Presents the musical group, Pulse New Music, performing a Free concert of mixed Ensemble Chamber Music.  The performance takes place at 1:00PM, today at the library, located at 1617 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY.

The 96th Street library will be showing a Free film screening of the 1936 comedy, Gay Desperado, at 2:00PM today.  The film will be preceded by a Buster Keaton Short.  The 96th Street library is located at 112 East 96th Street, Manhattan, NY.


The Chatham Square Library will be showing the film, American Splendor, today at 4:30PM.  The film screening is Free.  The library is located at 33 East Broadway, Manhattan, NY.

River Rocks At Hudson River Park Presents the musical groups, Metronomy and Class Actress, tonight from 6:00PM-10:00PM.  The music of Metronomy is described as experimental pop.  Class Actress is described as an Electro pop trio.  This is a Free Concert that takes place at Pier 54, located at West Street and 14th Street, Manhattan, NY.

 The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series continues tonight at 7:00PM, at Jackie Robinson Park. The concert is Free. Jackie Robinson Park is located at Bradhurst and Edgecombe Avenues, from west 145th to west 156th Streets, Manhattan, NY.

Summerstage Presents, Chrisette Michele, tonight at 7:00PM in Springfield Park.  This is a Free Concert of R&B Music.  Springfield park is located at 149th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard and 145th Road and 148th Street, Queens, NY.

The Brooklyn Cyclones Vs The Connecticut Tigers, tonight at 7:00PM, at MCU Park, located at 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Black and Teal Jerseys will be given out to fans.  Everyone can run the bases after the game.  Ticket Prices Vary.

The New York Liberty Vs The Washington Mystics, tonight at 7:00PM, at The Prudential Center.  The Prudential Center is located at 165 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ.  Ticket Prices Vary. 

The Epix Movie Free For All Series In The East Village, continues with the film, Arthur, starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli.  This is a Free Event.  The film is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:30PM.  Tompkins Square Park is located between Avenues A and B and East 7th to East 10th Streets, Manhattan, NY.

Movies With A View at Brooklyn Bridge Park will be showing the film, Basquiat, by Julian Schnabel, tonight at Brooklyn Bridge park.  The film will be preceded by a short film, Susie's Ghost, by Bill Brand.  DJ David Last will start the evening off with music at 6:00PM.  The films will be shown at Sundown.  This is a Free Event that takes place on the Harbor View Lawn of Pier 1, located at Old Fulton and Furman Streets, Brooklyn, NY.

Summerstarz, Presents the film, Mary Poppins, tonight at East River State Park.  At 6:00PM, there will be live music, arts  and crafts and games.  The film will start at Sundown.  This is a Free Event.  East River State Park is located at North 8th Street and Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.

Movies Under The Stars At The Salt Marsh Center, Presents the animated Disney film, Up, at approximately 8:00PM.  This is a Free Event.  Bring a Chair or Blanket.  The Salt Marsh Center is located at 3301 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY.


Celebrate Brooklyn will present the Mark Morris Dance Group with The Brooklyn Philharmonic & The Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir, tonight at 8:00PM.  The gates will open at 7:00PM.  Admission is by donation.  Suggested donation is $3.00.  The Concert takes place at the Prospect Park Bandshell.  Enter the park at 9th Street and Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY.

The Parks Outdoor Summer Movies will present a Free screening of the film, The Goonies, at J Hood Wright Park,  at approximately 8:15PM.  J Hood Wright Park is located at Ft Washington Avenue and Havn Avenue from west 173rd Street to west 176th street, Manhattan, NY.

The Seaside Summer Concert Series continues with Mary Wilson of the Supremes, and The spinners, tonight at 7:30PM. The concert is Free and takes place at west 21st Street and Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.


EnjoyThe Magic Of Motown tonight at 7:30PM, at George Seuffert Bandshell, in Forest Park.  This is a Free celebration of 60's Motown classics.  The Bandshell is located at Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive, Queens, NY.


The Play Frankenstein by Mary Shelly, will be performed tonight, at The Old Stone House, by students of The Piper Theater Workshop.  The performance is Free and will begin at 8:30PM.  The Old Stone House is located in Washington Park/ JJ Byrne Playground, at 3rd Street and 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.

Wednesday 7/27/11

Come to the Skyscraper Museum and see the museum's new exhibit, Super Tall, opening today and featuring information on some of the tallest buildings in the world.  The Skyscraper Museum is always Low Cost, at just $5.00 for General Admission and $2.50 for Seniors and Students.  Hours of operation for the Museum are Wednesday-Sunday from 12:00PM-6:00PM. The Museum is located, at 39 Battery Place, Manhattan, NY 


Come out and see the animal Lego Sculptures as well as the real Live animals at the Bronx Zoo today.  Admission is by donation, all day today.  The hours of operation at the zoo are, Mondays-Fridays from 10:00AM-5:00PM and Weekends from 10:00AM-5:30PM. The Bronx Zoo is located at 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY.


The St George Library Center of the NY Public Library, hosts, kids video gaming, today at 3:00PM.  Come out and play and play Wi and Playstation.  The St George library Center is located at 57 Central Avenue, Staten Island, NY.


TheMuseum Of Jewish Heritage offers Free Admission today from 4:00PM-8:00PM.  There is a showing tonight of the Woody Allen film, Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex But Were Afraid To Ask, at 6:30PM.  The film is Free with Admission. Regular hours of operation at the Museum are as follows, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00AM-5:45PM, Wednesday from 10:00AM-8:00PM and Friday from 10:00AM-5:00PM. It is Closed  on Mondays.  The Museum is located at 39 Battery Place, Manhattan, NY.


Stroll around the grounds of The Queens County Farm Museum. Admission is Free, except on Special Event Days.  The Museum is open Daily from 10:00AM-5:00PM. You can view the farm animals and Purchase Animal Feed, in the gift shop to feed the goats.   The Queens county Farm Museum is located at 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY




The New York Yankees Vs The Seattle Mariners, today at, 1:05PM, at Yankee Stadium, located at East 161st Street and River Avenue, Bronx, NY.  Ticket Prices Vary.


Enjoy a Blast From The Past at Historic Richmond Town, tonight from 5:00PM-10:00PM.  There will be food, rides, carnival games and a classic car display.  Admission is Free.  Spend as much or as little on food, rides Etc as you wish.


The Xoregos Performance Company Presents the Play, Antigone, tonight from 6:30PM-7:35PM, at Washington Square park.  This is a Free performance. Washington Square Park is located at 5th Avenue and waverly Place, West 4th and Macdougal Streets, Manhattan, NY.




Summerstage  presents Wanda Jackson / Imelda May, tonight at 7:00PM, on the Central Park Mainstage, at Rumsey Playfield.  This is a Free concert described as Rockabilly.  The central park mainstage at Rumsey Playfield is located at 72nd Street and 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY. 


Summerstage  Also Presents Hezekiah Walker, tonight at 7:00PM, at Springfield Park, Queens, NY.  This is a Free Concert of Gospel Music.  Springfield Park is located at 149th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard and 145th Road and 148th Street, Queens, NY.


The Brooklyn Cyclones Vs The connecticut Tigers, tonight at, 7:00PM at MCU Park, located at 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Ticket Prices Vary.


The Madison Square Music Oval Lawn Series continues, with David Wax museum, tonight from 7:00PM-8:30PM, in Madison Square park.  This is a Free Concert, described as a mix of Mexican Folk with Country, Folk and Rock.  Madison square park is located between 5th and Madison Avenues and 23rd and 26th Streets, Manhattan, NY.


Movies Under The Stars at Riverside Park, presents the film, The Birds, by Alfred Hitchcock.  The Free film screening begins at about 8:30PM, at Pier 1, located at Riverside Boulevard and 70th Street, Manhattan, NY.


Movies Under The Stars at The Pier A Park, in Hoboken, NJ, Presents the film, Waiting For Superman, tonight at approximately 8:30PM.  The park is located at 101 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ


SummerScreen at McCarren Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Presents the film, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, tonight at Sundown.  There will be music prior to the film beginning about 7:00PM.  Food and Beverages will be available for Purchase.  This is a Free Event.  McCarren Park is located at, Bedford Avenue and North 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY.


Socrates Sculpture Park Outdoor Cinema Presents the film, The Good, The Bad, The Weird, a film from Korea.  There will be pre-screening performances by local musicians and/or dancers beginning at 7:00PM.  The film will begin at Sunset.  This is a Free Event.  Socrates Sculpture park is located at 32-01 Vernon Boulevard at Broadway, Long Island City (Queens), NY.


See a Free Play at The Old Stone House, tonight at 8:30PM.  A production of  Corday The Assassin, written by Michael Buffer, will be performed by students of the Piper Theater Workshop.  The Old Stone house is located in Washington Park / JJ Byrne Playground, at 3rd Street and 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.

Tuesday 7/26/11

  


The City Park's Puppet Mobile, presents, Bessie's Big Shot, today at 10:30AM, at Martin Luther King Jr Park.  This is a Free Performance.  The park is located at Dumont, Blake and Miller Avenues, Brooklyn, NY.


The City Parks Foundation Presents Robbi K , today at 10:30 AM, singing in many languages and performing a Free concert suitable for all ages.  The performance takes place at Columbus Park, located between, Baxter, Mulberry, Bayard and Worth Streets, Manhattan, NY.




The Madison Square Kids Concert Series continues with Erin Lee And The Up Past Bedtime Band, today from 10:30AM-11:30AM, on the Oval Lawn, in Madison Square Park.  This is a Free Event.  Madison Square Park is located between Broadway and Madison Avenues and East 23rd to East 26th Streets, Manhattan, NY.






Cool off at a movie today, at the Cinemart Cinemas, at 106-03 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills (Queens), NY.  Today and every Tuesday and Thursday, ticket prices are only $6.00 a ticket, all day.






The New York Public Library for The Performing Arts Presents a Free screening of the film, A Place In The Sun, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Montgomery Clift, Shelly Winters and Keefe Brasselle, today at 2:30PM.  Arrive early, First Come First Seated.  The film screening takes place at The Dorothy and Lewis B Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium, located at 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, Manhattan, NY.


Make Your Own IceCream Sundae at the Great Kills Library, today at  3:30PM, ages 13 -18. This is a Free Event. First Come First Served.  The Great Kills Library is located at, 56 Giffords Lane, 
Staten Island, NY.


The Apple Store in Soho, will present, stars of the Broadway show, Priscilla Queen of The Desert, at 4:00PM, today.  There will be musical performances by cast members of the show, followed by a Q and A session.  This is a Free Event.  The store is located at 103 Prince Street, manhattan, NY.


Play Wi Games  at The Hamilton Fish Park Library, today at 5:00PM.  This is a Free Event for Kids ages 7-12.  Compete with other kids.  The Hamilton Fish Park Library,  is located at 415 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY


Enjoy a Free Presentation of, The Taming Of The Shrew by William Shakespeare, tonight from 5:30PM-7:00PM, at The Crotona Park Amphitheater, in The Bronx.  Enter the Park at Charlotte Street and Crotona Park East, Bronx, NY.




Join Greenthumb for Garden Groves, Free Music from local musicians, tonight from 6:00PM-7:45PM, at The Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson Community Garden.  You can bring food for a picnic and there also will be dancing.  The Garden is located at 117-15 165th Street, Queens, NY




Hudson River Park's Stars Of Tommorow Series continues with a Jazz concert, by students from The New School For Jazz And Contemporary Music.  The concert is Free and begins at 6:30PM on Pier 45, which is located at Christopher Street and West Street, Manhattan, NY.


Summerstage presents, Donell Jones / Olivia, at Springfield Park , tonight, at 7:00PM.  The concert is Free and is described as R&B and Rap.  Springfield Park is located at 149th Street and Springfield boulevard and 145th Road and 148th Street, Queens, NY


The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series continues tonight, at 7:00PM, at Socrates Sculpture park, in Queens, NY.  This is a Free Concert.  The Concert is in the park at 31st Drive and 11th Street, Queens, NY.


Friends Of Crotona Park-Movie Under The Stars Presents the film, The Karate Kid, tonight from 7:00PM-9:00PM, in the  Crotona park Amphitheater.  The film screening is Free and there will be Free popcorn available for the kids.  Enter the park at Charlotte Street and Crotona Park East.




The New York Yankees Vs The Seattle Mariners, tonight at 7:05PM, at Yankee Stadium,  located at 161st Street and River Avenue, Bronx, NY.  Tonight is a Tuesday Night Ticket Special.  For each tuesday night home game, fans can take advantage of discounted tickets in select areas of the Grandstand Level.  Fans may receive $3.00 off a Grandstand ticket, subject to availability. 


The Naumburg Orchestral Concerts will host the Matt Herskowitz Trio, tonight at 7:30PM, at the Naumburg Bandshell, in Central Park.  This is a Free Concert of Classical Music.  The nearest entrance to the Naumburg Bandshell is at 72nd Street and 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY.


Red Hook Summer Movies  Presents the film, lords Of  Dogtown, tonight, at approximately 8:30PM, at Valentino Pier in  the Red Hook section of Brooklyn.  This is a Free Event.  Valentino Pier is located at Ferris Street, between Coffey and Van Dyke Streets, Brooklyn, NY.

Monday 7/25/11

Enjoy  Free Admission  to the Museum At Eldridge Street, today from 10:00AM-5:00PM for up to 6 people.  At the museum there are two Free Guided Tours, offered daily with admission.  The first tour, An American Tale: Immigrant History, is given hourly starting at 10:00AM.  The last tour of the day is at 4:00PM.  The second tour, Beyond The Facade: Architecture & Preservation, is offered at 11:30AM, 1:30PM & 3:30PM.  There is a third Free tour offered only on Wednesdays, at 12:30PM by appointment only, Ways We Worship: Jewish Practice.  In addition, the museum offers other tours for a fee.  The museum is open Sunday-Thursday 10:00AM-5:00PM and Friday 10:00AM-3:00PM. The Eldridge Museum is located at 12 Eldridge Street, between canal and Division Street, in Manhattan, NY.




Visit the National Museum Of The American Indian, open daily, 10:00AM-5:00PM (Except December 25th), Always Free.  The museum is located at the George Gustav Heye Center at One Bowling Green, in Manhattan, NY.




Play Mini Golf at Brooklyn Golf Center, located at 3200 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.  A game of Mini golf will cost $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 12. Replays for all ages are $4.00.  Brooklyn golf center is open from 10:00AM - 11:00PM.  The last round of mini golf for the day is at 9:45PM.






Go Fly A Kite At Plumb Beach.  On most Spring and summer days you can see numerous kites, many of which are beautiful and unusual, hovering in the skies above Plumb beach.  All you need is a kite and some string.  It's fun and Free, except of course for the cost of purchasing or making a kite.  There are also kite boarders in the area and some people swim or wade in the water at Plumb beach.  However, going into the water is at your own risk.  There is no lifeguard at Plumb beach and I'm not sure how clean the water is.  For kite flying though, it's great!  There are no set hours, but daytime from about 11:00PM until about 6:00 or 7:00PM (summer), or when people start leaving  ( I would not be around there when it's deserted)  The area can be reached by car from the belt parkway.  It is between the knapp street exit and the Flatbush Avenue exit going east (towards Long Island).  There will be a parking area between these exits, on the right.  Just pull into the parking area and bring your kite.









The New York Yankees Vs The Seattle mariners, tonight at
7:05PM, at Yankee Stadium located at 161st Street and River Avenue, Bronx, NY.  Yankees Batting Helmet Banks will be presented to the first 18,000 guests by Seton Hall University.



 The Martin Luther King Jr Concert Series Presents, Charlie Wilson and Eric Benet, tonight at 7:30PM.  This is a Free concert which takes place at Wingate Field, located on Brooklyn Avenue between Rutland Road and Winthrop Street (opposite Kings County Hospital), Brooklyn, NY



 The HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival presents the film, The Lady Eve, tonight at Sundown, at Bryant park, located between 5th and 6th avenues and 40th and 42nd Street, in Manhattan, NY.  This is a Free Event.  The film is shown in the lawn area.  The lawn opens at 5:00PM and the area surrounding the lawn opens at 4:00PM.




Coney Island Flicks On The Beach will be showing the film, Top Gun, tonight at Dusk, on the beach at Coney island, at 1001 Boardwalk West, Brooklyn, NY.  This is a Free Event.

Sunday 7/24/11

Come out and enjoy the 52nd Street Association Jazz Festival, today from 10:00AM-6:00PM, along 52nd Street, from Lexington to 7th Avenue, in Manhattan, NY.  There will be live entertainment, especially Jazz performances as well as exhibits, food, merchandise, Etc.  This is a Free Event, except of course for any items you wish to purchase.






114th Precinct Civilian Patrol will host, The Queens
Broadway Summerfest street Fair. Come out for a day of food, merchandise and fun.  The Street Fair takes Place from 12:00PM-6:00PM, along Broadway between Steinway and 48th Streets, Astoria, NY.  This event is Free to browse but there are plenty of items available for purchase.






Come out to the beach forThe Orchard Beach Summer Concert Series, today from 1:00PM-5:00PM.  Enjoy an afternoon of Salsa music, featuring the band Tipica 73.  The Concerts are located at section 9 of the beach lower pavilion, at the stage. Orchard Beach is located in Pelham Bay Park, which is east of the Hutchinson River, from Park Drive to Eastchester Bay, Bronx, NY.  This is a Free Event.


Join the Central Park Conservancy for the Free, Views From The Past Tour, today from 2:00PM-3:00PM. Learn about the history of the park and it's designers, Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux.  The tour begins outside the dairy gift shop, mid park at 65th Street in Manhattan, NY.


It's time once again, to enjoy Free comedy in the park, with New York Laughs/ Laughter In The Park 2011.  This week, the performance will be in Tompkins Square Park, today from 2:00PM-4:00PM. Tompkins Square Park is located between Avenues A and B and East 7th Street in Manhattan, NY.


Enjoy Karaoke On The Boardwalk in Coney Island from 2:00PM-6:00PM. This event is Free and takes place next to Deno's Wonder Wheel Park, on the boardwalk at Vourderis Place, (West 12th Street) Brooklyn, NY


The New York Yankees Vs The Oakland Athletics, today at 1:05PM, at Yankee Stadium, located at 161st Street and River Avenue, Bronx, NY. Ticket Prices Vary.


Summerstage presents, Marcelo D2, Pitty, and DJ Nuts, today at 3:00PM, at the Central park Mainstage, at Rumsey Playground, located at 72nd Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan, NY.  This is a Free Concert, featuring musicians involved in the Brazilian music scene.  The music of Marcelo D2 is described as a blend of traditional Samba and Hip-Hop.  He is considered a pioneer of latin Hip-hop.  Pitty is a Brazilian Rock musician, influenced by such musicians as The Beatles, Nirvana and Metallica.  DJ Nuts plays Brazilian Classics as well as modern Brazilian music.


Enjoy Queens Family Day at Queensbridge park, today at 3:00PM.  This is a Free day of music and family entertainment, featuring such performers as Shine And The Moonbeams, Robbi K, Matt Brown, Daniel Carlton, David Gonzalez, JoSunJari and The City Parks Puppetmobile. The performances vary from soul and blues music to classical.  In addition, there is story telling and puppets. Queensbridge Park is located at 21s Street and Bridge Plaza and Vernon Boulevard and East River, Queens, NY.


Staten Island Yankees Vs The Tri-City Valley Cats, today at 4:00PM, Richmond County Bank BallPark, located at 75 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY.  Today is Military Appreciation Night and Wendy's  Friends And Family Night.  click on the above link for further details.  Ticket Prices Vary.


Come out and dance at Hudson River Park's Moondance, tonight at 6:30PM, at Pier 84, located at 43rd Street and 12th Avenue, in Manhattan, NY.  There will be Free dance lessons at 6:30PM.  Live Bands perform at 7:00PM(Also Free).  The evening will feature Octavio Brunetti's Apeadero Sur Tango Orchestra. 


Summer On The Hudson:Amplified Sundays hosts Biakuye Percussion Group from 7:00PM-9:00PM, at Pier 1 at 70th Street in Riverside Park South,  Manhattan, NY.  It is a Free Concert, described as celebrating the musical spirit of Africa and America.  


Celebrate Brooklyn Presents The Roy Hargrove Quintet, Jason Moran's Bandwagon and The Bad Plus, tonight at 7:30PM.  Gates open at 6:30PM.  Enjoy an evening of Jazz music.  Admission is by donation.  Suggested Donation is $3.00.  Celebrate Brooklyn is located at the prospect park Bandshell, at 9th Street and Prospect park West, Brooklyn, NY.


Enjoy a movie at Habana Outpost, located at 757 Fulton Street ( at the corner of Fulton and south Portland), Brooklyn NY, tonight and every Sunday at 8:00PM.  Enjoy a Free outdoor film while munching on Mexican/Spanish food.  To See menu of food and beverages available for purchase, click on above link.