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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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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