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Jul 17, 2011

Monday 7/18/11

  The City Parks Foundation Presents,  Mundo Ninos, today at 10:30 Am in Haffen Park, Bronx, NY.  Mundo Ninos, is a musical group that teaches children about music, different cultures, Math basics and nature and the environment, by incorporating these ideas into their music. This is a Free Event.  Haffen Park is located from Hammersley Avenue to Burke Avenue, between Ely and Gunther Avneues in the Bronx.


Kids getting bored ? 
 Free Tennis In The Park is available at a park near you.  Click on the above link for days and times.


Free Golf Lessons are also available at various parks.  click on the above link for schedule


Free Track And Field programs will take place at various parks as  well.  Click on above link for schedule.


Play Chess at the Tony Dapolito recreation center located at Carmine and Clarkson Streets and 7th Avenue, in Manhattan, from 11:00AM-4:00PM. This is a Free Event.
 While there, you can go for a Swim, if you like, in the center's beautiful outdoor pool. Pool hours are 11:00AM-7:00PM with a break between 3:00PM-4:00PM for pool cleaning.  Bring a towel and a lock for your locker. Use of the Pool is  Free.


Speaking of swimming, Click On This Link, for a list of some of the best pools to swim, in the city.  Some of these pools are absolutely Free, some are Low Cost, and some are Pricey.  You decide which ones if any to try.


The Brooklyn Cyclones Vs the Lowell Spinners, today at 12:00PM, at MCU Park, located at, 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.  Today is Camp day/ meet the Cyclones Monday. 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 Martin Luther King Jr Concert Series, continues tonight with Gospel night, featuring Mary Mary and Ricky Dillard.  The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM, at Wingate Field, located on Brooklyn Avenue between Rutland Road and Winthrop Street, Brooklyn, NY.  This is a Free Event.


Coney Island Flicks On The Beach Presents the film, Rango, on the beach at Coney Island, at west 12th Street (near Luna Park) Brooklyn, NY.  Prior to the film, there will be a live DJ at 7:00PM.  At 8:30PM, Rooftop Films will present, IC Waters, a short film about the Coney Island Polar Bear Club.  The main feature, Rango is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:40PM.  This is a Free Event.


The HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival presents the film, In The Heat Of The Night, On the lawn of Bryant Park, located between 5th and 6th Avenues and 40th and 42nd Streets, in Manhattan.  The lawn opens at 5:00PM, for blankets and picnics.  The Film begins between 8:00PM-9:00PM.  this is a Free Event.



























Sunday 7/17/11

   The Lexington Avenue Summer Spectacular will take place today from 10:00Am-6:00PM, along Lexington Avenue from 23rd-34th Streets in Manhattan, NY. The festival will feature food, entertainment, various corporate and cultural displays and merchandise Etc. The Event itself is Free but there are plenty of items for purchase.


Come out to Governors Island today and explore the art studios on the island.  Today various artists open their studios for public viewing from 12:00PM-5:00PM.  this is a Free Event. Click on the above link for directions and ferry service information.


It's time for Laughter in the Park again with NY Laughs.  Enjoy the Free comedy of various comedians from 2:00PM-4:00PM.  this week the show is in Central Park at Mineral Springs.  Enter the park at Central Park West and 67th or 69th Street, in Manhattan, NY.


Go Fishing with the Hudson River Park's Big City Fishing Program.  Fish today and any day, Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00AM-4:30PM.  this is a Free Event.  Instruction and all supplies are provided.  The event takes place at Pier 84, Pier 64 and Pier 46 in Manhattan, NY.  Click on the above link for directions.




The Orchard Beach Summer Concert Series continues this week with the music of Dave Valentin from 12:00PM-5:00PM, at the Orchard Beach Pavilion (located by section 9 of the beach, lower pavilion at the stage) Bronx, NY.  Click on the above link for directions.  This is a Free Concert. 


The New York Mets Vs The Philadelphia Philles, today at 1:10PM, at Citi Field located at 123-01 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, NY.  All kids 12 and under can run the bases after the game. Ticket Prices Vary




The River To River Festival presents the musical group, Hospitality, today at 2:00PM, at the South Street Seaport. the music is described as Jazz and Rock.  click on the above link for directions to the location.




The New York Liberty Vs The tulsa Shock today at 4:00PM, at the Prudential Center, located at 165 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ.  This is kids day with the liberty. Ticket Prices Vary.


Summerstage Presents Pink Martini on the Central Park Mainstage tonight at 7:00PM.  This is a Free concert described as crossing genres of classical, Jazz and pop.  The Central Park Mainstage is located at Rumsey Playground, at 5th Avenue and 72 Street, in Manhattan, NY.


Summerstage will also present the Manhattans / Rhythm Revue with Felix Hernandez, tonight at 7:00PM in Crotona Park in the Bronx.  This Free concert is described as R&B music.  Click on the above link for directions to Crotona Park.


Habana Outpost Presents movie night tonight and every sunday at 8:00PM.  This week the film, Saturday Night Fever will be shown.  The restaurant is located at 757 Fulton Street ( corner of Fulton and South Portland) Brooklyn, NY.  click on the above link for more information.


The Brooklyn Cyclones Vs The Lowell Spinners tonight at 5:00PM at MCU Stadium located at 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn NY.  Tonight is Jewish Heritage Night. Brooklyn Cyclone power bracelets will be given to fans. There will be a pre game catch on the field and kids can run the bases post game.  In addition, there will be a n appearance by Yo Gabba Gabba Toodee. Ticket Prices Vary.