Sunday 8/21/11

  


The Harlem Day Festival takes place today, from 12:00PM-5:00PM, along West 135th Street, between Malcolm X Boulevard and St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY.  There will be exhibits, merchandise, music and Vendors.  The event is Free. 


The New York Mets Vs The Milwaukee Brewers, today at 1:10PM, at Citi Field, located at 123-01 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, (Queens) NY.  A David Wright Draw String Bag, will be presented to the first 25,000 fans.  All kids 12 and under can run the bases after the game.  Ticket Prices Vary.


Hudson River Park will host the annual Blues BBQ Festival, today from 2:00PM-9:00PM, on Pier 54 of Hudson River Park.  The festival will feature the best blues bands from across the country along with some of the finest BBQ restaurants in NYC.  The performers scheduled to appear are Marquise knox, Dianna Braithwaite and Chris Whitely, Walter Trout, Shakura S'Aida and Bonerama.  The BBQ  restaurants involved in the event are Brother Jimmy's BBQ, Daisy Dukes BBQ, Dinosaur Bar B Que  and the Ember Room.  This is a Free event.  Pier 54 is located at West and 14th Streets, Manhattan, NY.


Central Park will host Laughter In The Park, today from 2:00PM-4:00PM.  Hear great stand up comedy for Free.  This is the last day to catch this comedy series.  It ends today, but hopefully it will be back next season.  The performance takes place in Mineral Springs in Central Park.  Enter the Park at Central Park West and West 67th or West 69th Street, Manhattan, NY.


Take a Discover Tour today, from 3:00PM-4:00PM, through Prospect park and view birds and other wildlife.  The tour is Free and is guided by a naturalist.  The Audubon Center is near the Lincoln Road/ Ocean Avenue entrance to the park.


Summerstage will host a salute to Hip-Hop, today at 3:00PM, featuring  Rakim, Epmd and Funkmaster Flex.  The concert is Free and takes place at the Central Park Mainstage, at Rumsey Playfield.  The Central Park mainstage is located at 72nd Street and 5th Avenue, Mahattan, NY.  for directions, click on the above link.


The Brooklyn Cyclones Vs The Tri Valley Cats at MCU Park, located at 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.  There will be a pre-game catch with fans on the field and kids can run the bases after the game.  Ticket Prices Vary


Habana Outpost Presents the film, St Elmos Fire, tonight at 8:00PM.  This is a Free film screening.  Enjoy Cuban/ Mexican food from the delicious menu at Habana Outpost.  The restaurant is located at 757 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY.