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Jul 21, 2011

Friday 7/22/11

 Cool off today, at The Floating Pool, located at Barretto Point Park, at Tiffany Street and Viele Avenue (Hunts Point) Bronx, NY.  The Pool is open Daily from 11:00AM-7:00PM.  Use of the pool is Free.




Swim at the Hamilton Fish Pool, from 11:00AM-7:00PM, with a break for pool cleaning between 3:00PM-4:00PM.  Use of the outdoor pool is Free. The pool is located at 128 Pitt Street, between Avenue C and Houston Street, in manhattan, NY.






Ice Skate at Chelsea Piers, today from 12:30PM-2:20PM.  Prices are $13.50 for Adults, Youth and Seniors are $11.00, Skate Rental is $8.00 and Helmet Rental is $4.00.  The hours of operation are as follows, Monday and Friday-12:30PM-2:20PM, Saturday and Sunday-12:00PM-3:50PM.  There is No General Skating on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.  There are other indoor activities besides skating to choose from at chelsea Piers as well.  Chelsea Piers is located at West 23rd Street and the Hudson River in Manhattan, NY.




Another Ice skating option, is at Aviator Sports Center at 3159 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn NY.  click on above link, for directions and public skating schedule.  Today, ice skating is available from 11:30AM-4:00PM and starts again at 7:00PM-11:00PM. Adults can skate for $8.00, and Children can skate for $6.00.  Skate Rental is $5.00.  There are Free lockers available but you must bring your own lock.  There are other activities available at Aviator Sports as well, such as Rock climbing, in an indoor, air conditioned space.








Combine a day of swimming at the beach with a visit to the NY Aquarium, located on Surf Avenue and West 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY.  The beach is right next to the Aquarium.  Beginning at 3:00PM, Admission to the aquarium is By Donation.  The Aquarium is currently open, Monday-Friday from 10:00AM-6:00PM and on Weekends from 10:00AM-7:00PM. Swim first and take advantage of the Pay What You Wish Admission after 3:00PM.










Come out for Oldies Night, with Billy C  Kitty and friends, tonight from 5:00PM-8:00PM.  This is a Free Concert, at the George Seuffert Bandshell, in Forest Park, located at Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive, in Queens, NY.


Summerstage presents, The Creative Outlet Dance Theater Of Brooklyn/Waheed Works, tonight at 7:00PM, at Queensbridge Park, located at 21st Street and Bridge Plaza, Vernon Boulevard and East river.  The Choreography is described as a mix of Classical and modern technique with African American Spirit.  This is a Free Event.


Celebrate Brooklyn presents Seun Kuti and Egypt 80, Faaji Agba, tonight at 7:00PM, at the Prospect Park Bandshell at 9th Street and Prospect Park west, Brooklyn, NY.  This is a Free Concert, celebrating Nigeria's 50th Anniversary of Independence.


The Intrepid Free Summer Movie Series continues, tonight with a Free screening of the film, Back to the future.  Bring Chairs or blankets, food and non alcholic beverages. No Outside Alcohol.  Doors open at 7:30PM, and film begins at Sunset. The Intrepid Museum, is located at Pier 86, at 12th Avenue and 46th Street in Manhattan, NY.


Narrows Botanical Gardens Movie Nights, continues tonight with a Free, screening of the film, wally.  The film begins at Sundown. The Narrows Botanical gardens is located at 7200-7398 Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY.


RiverFlicks For Kids  Presents the film, The Princess Bride, tonight, at Pier 46, located at Charles Street and West Street, in Manhattan, NY.  The film will start at  approximately 8:30PM. The Film screening is Free and there will be Free Popcorn available.  Snacks and Beverages will be available for purchase.




Park's Outdoor Summer Movies, Presents the film, Gremlins, at Maria Hernandez Park, located at Irving and Knickerbocker Avenues, between Starr and Suydam Streets, Brooklyn, NY.  This is a Free Event.  The film starts at approximately 8:15PM. Bring Chairs or Blankets.




The Brooklyn Cyclones Vs The Aberdeen Ironbirds, tonight at 7:00PM, at MCU Park, located at 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.  Tonight is FDNY Appreciation Night. There will be fireworks after the game. Ticket Prices Vary.


The Staten Island Yankees Vs The Hudson Valley Renegades, tonight at 7:00PM, 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 Yankees Vs The Oakland Athletics, tonight at 7:05PM, at Yankee Stadium, located at East 161st Street and River Avenue, Bronx, NY. Ticket Prices Vary.


Come see the Somnambulists by Zoe Beloff, at the  OpeningReception at the Coney Island Museum, tonight from 7:00PM-10:00PM.  The exhibit consists of  hand painted miniature theaters, into which images are projected. Click on the above link for more detail about the exhibit.  This is a Free Event.


Karaoke On The Boardwalk, before and after the fireworks.  Karaoke starts at 7:00PM and continues until 11:00PM. This is a Free Event that takes place at 1025 Boardwalk, at Vourderis Place (west 12th Street) near Denos Wonder Wheel, in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn, NY


Come out to the Boardwalk at Coney Island, for Friday Night Fireworks at 9:00PM.  The fireworks can be viewed along the boardwalk from west 8th to west 21 Streets, Brooklyn, NY.