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Jul 19, 2011

Wednesday 7/20/11

 Enjoy a day of outdoor Fun at Staten Island Go Cart, located at 215 Schmits lane, in Staten Island, NY.  Mini golf is $6.00 per player, The batting cage is $2.50 for 18 pitches and Go Carts are $6.00 for a driver and $3.00 for passenger.   click on the above link and then click on print coupons, for a Coupon good for 1 round of mini golf, 3 batting tokens and 1 go cart ride for $12.00.  This is a $19.50 Value. The hours of Staten Island Go Cart are Monday-Thursday 12:00PM-Midnight, Friday-Saturday 11:00AM-Midnight and Sunday 11:00AM-10:00PM.


Randalls island golf Center is another great place in NYC to enjoy Mini Golf, as well as batting cages. In addition there is a golf range and much more such as Ping Pong, Shuffleboard, bocce, board games Etc. It's not Free but it probably won't break the bank. 18 holes of mini golf is $7.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Children. Replays are $4.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Children. tokens for the batting cages are $3.00 for 20 Pitches.  At the Golf Range, a large bucket of golf balls goes for $13.00 or $12.00 for Seniors.  A Small bucket of golf balls is $9.00 or $8.00 for Seniors.  As for the other games, they are complimentary to enjoy while having a beer, glass of wine or ordering food at the Beer Garden & Grill. The center is located at, 1 Randall's Island, Manhattan, NY.  The hours of operation are, Mondays 10:30AM-11:00PM, Tuesday-Sunday 7:00AM-11:00PM. Click on the above link, for directions and other information.


Take a Trolley tour at Greenwood Cemetery. Today, the trolley tour, called Hidden Gems Of Greenwood, features the graves of such individuals as Bill The Butcher ( of "Gangs Of New York" fame), Joey Gallo (organized crime figure), George C Tilyou (founder of Steeplechase), inventor, Samuel Morse and more.  The tour will be given at 1:00PM, at Greenwood Cemetery, located at 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY. The cost of the trolley tour is $15.00.


Every Wednesday, Admission To The Bronx Zoo is by Suggested Donation.  It's a Great Deal and a Great Day Out.  Come out to see the animals and the amazing life-size animal lego sculptures now on display.  The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 10:00Am-5:00PM, Weekends And Holidays 10:00AM-5:30PM.  The zoo is located at 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY.


Summerstage presents Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes/ Rhythm Revue With Felix Hernandez, tonight at 7:00PM, at Queensbridge Park, located between 21st Street, Bridge Plaza, Vernon Boulevard and East River. This is a Free Event.


Come out to Historic Richmond Town, for Family Cruise Nites : Classic Car Show Case, tonight and Every Wednesday Evening Until 8/31/11, From 5:30PM-8:30PM.  View Classic Cars from various eras.  Historic Richmond Town is located at 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island, NY. This is a Free Event.


Also at Historic Richmond Town, enjoy English Country Dancing, tonight and Every Wednesday Night From 7:00PM-9:00PM.  The cost of the class is $5.00 per person. Beginners are welcome and no partners are necessary.  The classes take place at the third county courthouse, at Historic richmond town.  See above address for historic Richmond Town and click on the above link for more information if needed.


Enjoy a Free concert at Bryant Park tonight from 6:00PM-7:00PM, listening to the music of The Columbia Summer Winds, a symphonic wind band. Bryant Park is located between 5th and 6th Avenues and 40th and 42nd Streets in Manhattan, NY.  The concert will be held at the Fountain Terrace.


Summer On The Hudson, Movies Under The Stars presents the film, Invasion Of The Body Snatchers, tonight at 8:30PM, on Pier 1 at 70th Street, in Manhattan. Click on the above link for further information. This is a Free Event.


Movies Under The Stars, in Hoboken NJ, presents the film, The Social Network, tonight at 9:00PM, at Pier A Park, at First Street and Frank Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ, overlooking the Manhattan Skyline.  This is a Free Event.


SummerScreen, at McCarren Park presents the film, Ghost World, tonight at Sundown.  This is a Free Event.  There will be music prior to the film. Food and Drinks will be available for purchase. The location is at the McCarren Park Ballfields, at the corner of Bedford Avenue and North 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY


Come out to Little Bay Park, forDancing Under The stars, tonight from 7:00PM-8:30PM.  There will be a dance lesson for the first 45 minutes, followed by continued music, dancing and fun.  This is a Free Event. Little Bay Park is located at Cross Island Parkway, between Utopia Parkway and Totten Avenue, Queens, NY.


Come out to hear, The Approaching Storm Marching Band, tonight at 7:00PM, in Highland Park at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY. This is a Free Event.


Madison Square Music Oval Lawn Series,  presents Red Horse with Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka and Lucy Kaplansky, from 7:00PM-8:30PM, on the Oval lawn, in Madison Square Park.  This is a Free Folk Music concert.  Madison Square Park is located between East 23rd- East 26th Streets and between Broadway and Madison Avenues in Manhattan, NY. 


Friends Of Crotona Park-Movies Under The Stars, presents the Film, Never Say Never, starring Justin Bieber.  This is a Free film screening and there will be Free popcorn for the kids.  This Event is scheduled from 7:00PM-10:00PM with the film beginning at Sundown.  It will be shown at the Crotona Park Amphitheater. Enter the Park at Charlotte Street and Crotona park East, Bronx, NY.


Socrates Sculpture park Outdoor Cinema, will be presenting the film, Caramel, a film from Lebanon, tonight in Socrates Sculpture Park, located at Vernon Boulevard between Broadway and 30th Drive, Queens, NY.  The Event starts at 7:00PM and is Free.  Prior to the film, there will be performances by local musicians and/or dancers.  There will be food available from neighborhood restaurants or you can bring a picnic. The film will start at Sundown.


Inwood Hill Park, will be presenting the play, War Of The Worlds, tonight, through August 6th at  7:30PM, at 218th Street and Indian Road, in Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan, NY.  Bring a blanket and enjoy this  Free play, based on the science fiction classic, by H.G Wells.


Joyce Kilmer Park will be showing the film, Madagascar, tonight, at 8:15PM, on the lawn of the park.  Bring chairs or a blanket to this Free Event.  Joyce Kilmer Park is located from Grand Concourse to Walton Avenue between East 161St and East 164th Streets, Bronx, NY.


RiverFlicks For Grown-Ups, presents the film, The Kids Are Alright, tonight at 8:30PM, on the Pier 63 lawn,  in Manhattan, NY.  Enter at West 22nd Street or West 24th Street.  The Film Screening is Free and there will be Free popcorn Available.  Other Snacks and Beverages will be Available for Purchase.  Bring chairs and/or Blankets.


The New York Mets Vs The St Louis Cardinals, tonight at 7:10PM, at Citi Field, located at 123-01 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, N.Y.  A Mets Fathead will be presented by Pepsi Max, to the first 25,000 fans. Ticket Prices Vary.