Tompkins Square Park EPIX Movie

WHAT: This summer, Films in Tompkins is proud to be part of the EPIX Movie Free-For-All powered By Verizon FiOS. Sit under the New York City Summer Stars with a smokin' selection of new releases and classic movies running on Thursdays from June 30 to September 1, is sponsored by EPIX.

WHEN: 8:30PM - 10:30PM

Sepetember 1 - Stake Land

WHERE: Tompkins Square Park Between Avenues A and B, East 7th to East 10th Streets
FREE
WEBSITE

Tompkins Square Park EPIX Movie

WHAT: This summer, Films in Tompkins is proud to be part of the EPIX Movie Free-For-All powered By Verizon FiOS. Sit under the New York City Summer Stars with a smokin' selection of new releases and classic movies running on Thursdays from June 30 to September 1, is sponsored by EPIX.

WHEN: 8:30PM - 10:30PM

August 25 - Godfather
Sepetember 1 - Stake Land

WHERE: Tompkins Square Park Between Avenues A and B, East 7th to East 10th Streets
FREE
WEBSITE

Annual Italian Festival

Annual Italian Festival - Cellini Lodge #2206
Michael J. Tully Park (Indoor Pool)
Denton Avenue / Evergreen
New Hyde Park

Aug 24, 2011 - Aug 28, 2011
6PM-11PM (W/T/F) 3PM-11PM (S/S)

What:
International Food Court, Zeppoles, Pastries, Rides, Las Vegas Games of Chance including Black Jack, Vendors, Musical Entertainment (each evening) and Community Appreciation Day (Sunday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ~ FREE ADMISSION plus  1/2 PRICE PASTA).

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
Wednesday - Sweetwater
Thursday - Head Over Heels
Friday - Risky Business
Saturday - Don Felice (Italian Night)
Sunday - Billy C & Friends (Sound of the 50's, 60's and 70's)

Adults $1.00 and children under 8 FREE / FREE on Sunday 3PM - 5 PM plus 1/2 price pasta

Name: The Sons of Italy - Cellini Lodge #2206
Phone Number: 516-747-1680

Bliss Spa Event

What: You are invited to celebrate the launch of pucker-perfecting fabulips collection at a “spa”-tacular VIP cocktail party. Get the inside scoop straight from former Bachelorette stars on how they loved, lost, washed away romances gone wrong and found their own happy endings. Plus you will leave with superlicious lips.
When: Wednesday August 24, 2011
Time: 7:30pm-9:00pm
Where: Bliss-49 541 Lexington Avenue New York
Cost: Free w. RSVP @ fabulips@blissmail.com

Bryant Park Summer Film Festival

WHAT: It's a summer tradition and a true New York experience. Every summer, the HBO Film Festival screens great films on a giant screen in Bryant Park on Monday nights. New Yorkers flock to Bryant Park to picnic on the lawn and enjoy a great film under the stars with New York City as a backdrop.
All films begin at dusk (usually between 8 pm and 9 pm), but the lawn opens at 5 pm for blankets and picnicking (you can line up on the edges of the lawn starting at 4PM). Get there early and stake out a spot if you want a good view of the screen.
Schedule:
WHEN: August 22, 2011 - Dirty Harry
WHERE: Bryant Park, between 41st and 42nd on 6th Ave
FREE
WEBSITE

Astoria Park Shore Fest

Astoria Park Shore Fest is car-free celebration along Shore Boulevard in Astoria Park on August 21st from 1pm-7pm.

The Astoria Park Shore Fest includes extensive coordination with Green Shores NYC, Partnership for Parks and Astoria Music and Arts. It will include educational activities, live music, fitness programs and food-tastings with various neighborhood restaurants. Additional support is coming from the NYC Dept of Transportation, NYC Dept of Parks and Recreation, Build it Green NYC, and the Department of Transportation.

All events are FREE so come out and join the fun!

LCA Multicultural Art & Crafts Festival

What: LCA is hosting the 4th Annual Multicultural Art & Crafts Festival a conglomeration of Hispanic, African Americans, Asian, Italians and Greek populations. A section of Flushing Meadows Corona Park serves as an outdoor gallery providing Visual Artists with the opportunity to display their works for diverse attendees, but more importantly provides the opportunity for artists to make a direct connection between their art and the people who enjoy it- the public.  Live entertainment by BR & Timebomb, Neil Woodard and Friends, Whitney Kelley, Surette, SQPA Dancers, Capulli Mexican Dance Company, and more... Food, and Art Activities for children.

When: August 20th, 2011;  1pm-6pm

Where: Queens Museum of Art

FREE

Website

India Day Parade

What: Parade to celebrate India's Independence! Bharrat Jagdeo, the president of Guyana, will be the chief guest at the 31st annual India Day Parade
When: Aug. 21; Noon - 5pm
Where: The parade will start on Madison Avenue at East 38th street and end at 28th street. There will be a food court & merchandise booths between 27th and 25th street from 11am -6pm. Cultural festivities will take place on East 23rd street from 2:30pm -6pm.
Website

Tompkins Square Park EPIX Movie

WHAT: This summer, Films in Tompkins is proud to be part of the EPIX Movie Free-For-All powered By Verizon FiOS. Sit under the New York City Summer Stars with a smokin' selection of new releases and classic movies running on Thursdays from June 30 to September 1, is sponsored by EPIX.

WHEN: 8:30PM - 10:30PM

August 18 - Rosemary's Baby
August 25 - Godfather
Sepetember 1 - Stake Land

WHERE: Tompkins Square Park Between Avenues A and B, East 7th to East 10th Streets
FREE
WEBSITE

Bryant Park Summer Film Festival

WHAT: It's a summer tradition and a true New York experience. Every summer, the HBO Film Festival screens great films on a giant screen in Bryant Park on Monday nights. New Yorkers flock to Bryant Park to picnic on the lawn and enjoy a great film under the stars with New York City as a backdrop.
All films begin at dusk (usually between 8 pm and 9 pm), but the lawn opens at 5 pm for blankets and picnicking (you can line up on the edges of the lawn starting at 4PM). Get there early and stake out a spot if you want a good view of the screen.
Schedule:
WHEN: August 15, 2011 - High Sierra
              August 22, 2011 - Dirty Harry
WHERE: Bryant Park, between 41st and 42nd on 6th Ave
FREE
WEBSITE

Tribute to Tiramisu

What: Grand Opening of Dolce Vizio; sample free tiramisu, free coffee and music 

When: Sat. Aug. 13, 2011 12pm – 1 pm

Where: 131 Christopher St and Hudson

NYC Summer Streets Festival

What: Summer Streets will temporarily close Park Avenue and connecting streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park to motor vehicles and open it up to people on Saturdays in August (August 13, & 20). Come experience awesome events such as how to make awesome guacamole, rock climbing and so much more!
When: Sat, Aug 13 at 7AM-1PM
Where:
Uptown Rest Stop
Midtown Rest Stop
Astor Place Rest Stop
Soho Rest Stop
Foley Square Rest Stop

Tompkins Square Park EPIX Movie

WHAT: This summer, Films in Tompkins is proud to be part of the EPIX Movie Free-For-All powered By Verizon FiOS. Sit under the New York City Summer Stars with a smokin' selection of new releases and classic movies running on Thursdays from June 30 to September 1, is sponsored by EPIX.

WHEN: 8:30PM - 10:30PM
August 11 - Kick Ass
August 18 - Rosemary's Baby
August 25 - Godfather
Sepetember 1 - Stake Land

WHERE: Tompkins Square Park Between Avenues A and B, East 7th to East 10th Streets
FREE
WEBSITE

Fluid Fridays at Union Square Wines

What: Join Long Island Spirits for local libations from Long Island's first craft distillery! Each Friday in August welcomes the North Fork's LiV Potato Vodka and Sorbetta liqueurs neat and in cocktail form. Cocktail connoiseurs will relish the refinement of this 100% Long Island potato vodka, with creamy vanilla and spice notes perfect for summer imbibing while the Sorbetta Strawberry, Orange, and Lemon liqueurs offer sweeter sips for liquid dessert or to sharpen a summer cocktail. Support your local potato farmer by sampling different cocktails....and maybe making a purchase or two :)! - Fluid Fridays at Union Square Wines
When: Fri, Aug 12 at 6PM - 9PM 
Where: Union Square Wines & Spirits 140 Fourth Avenue  

Free Hot Dogs in NYC

What: Nothing is cheap in SoHo these days, so you can't imagine how excited we were to hear that every Wednesday you can enjoy an hour of free hot dogs at the awesome Spring Lounge. All you need to do is show up, and well, do the right thing and holler at a tip...- Free Dogs at Spring Lounge Details

The dogs start on Wednesdays at 5pm and are generally gone by 6pm

Where: Spring Lounge  48 Spring St 

When:  Wed, Aug 10 at 5PM-6PM

Jason Derulo Live At Z100's Meet Market

What: Still haven't found your summer romance? Come down to Z100's Meet Market, a free after work singles party at NYC's Webster Hall on August 11 and hook up with other fun-loving Z100 listeners! Featuring a performance by Jason Derulo! He takes the stage at 9p. - Meet Market & JD Live RSVP

When: Thu, Aug 11 at 6PM -11PM

Where: Webster Hall  125 E 11th St

Bryant Park Summer Film Festival

WHAT: It's a summer tradition and a true New York experience. Every summer, the HBO Film Festival screens great films on a giant screen in Bryant Park on Monday nights. New Yorkers flock to Bryant Park to picnic on the lawn and enjoy a great film under the stars with New York City as a backdrop.
All films begin at dusk (usually between 8 pm and 9 pm), but the lawn opens at 5 pm for blankets and picnicking (you can line up on the edges of the lawn starting at 4PM). Get there early and stake out a spot if you want a good view of the screen.
Schedule:
WHEN: August 8, 2011 - Airplane!
              August 15, 2011 - High Sierra
              August 22, 2011 - Dirty Harry
WHERE: Bryant Park, between 41st and 42nd on 6th Ave
FREE
WEBSITE

Grand Opening Famous Footwear

Saturday August 6, 2011
20% OFF Your entire purchase all day!
Buy one get one 1/2 Off
Shoe Crazy Shopping Spree. Drawing from 1-4pm, every hour. Winners will have 30secs to grab as many shoes possible!

Sky View Center
40-24 College Point Blvd.
Flushing, NY 11354

NY Renaissance Faire

Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day 10-am-7pm
Aug. 6 - Sept 25, 2011
Sterling Forest, Tuxedo NY
845-351-5174
RENFAIR.COM

A Day In The Heart of Brooklyn

Come on out to the Heart of Brooklyn for a special day of FREE admission, contests and prizes in celebration of Heart of Brooklyn's 10th anniversary. For the very first time, all six HOB attractions (Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Public Library, Prospect Park and Prospect Park Zoo) will be open to the public free of charge on Sunday, August 7! Also enjoy FREE Brooklyn Icons Mini Golf at Grand Army Plaza from 12-5pm.

Andrea Bocelli Live in Central Park

Andrea Bocelli will perform live in Central Park in this once in a lifetime musical event. The concert is FREE, but you must RSVP for tickets. Takes place on the Great Lawn in Central Park on September 15, 2011. 
Website
RSVP on Facebook

Summer Craze Car Show

What: Open to all types of cars. Trophies, Dash Plaques, Goody Bags & Raffles. Music by Joe Fuoco & The Band
When: Sunday August 14th, 2011  9am-4pm  |  Rain date August 21st
Where: The Shops at Atlas Park; 8000 Cooper Ave. Glendale, NY 11385 (corner of 80th St & Cooper Ave.)
$20 Registration on day of show
Sponsor Website

Free Concerts on the Play Street in Jackson Heights

Live Action Lecture Night

WHAT: Social Hijinks! A screening and live action lecture night in conjunction with the exhibition Why Participate?Angela Washko has organized a lineup of videos and live performance lectures by artists whose projects take place within social spaces. The works being presented and discussed are lighthearted, mischievous, and examine the boundaries of legality.
WHEN: Wednesday August 10, 7:30 pm
WHERE: Flux Factory
Free + Bring your own beverages and snacks

(image courtesy Jeff Stark)

The Jamaica Underwear Run

Underwear Run 2011

Here is all the information you need for Friday night.

The Jamaica Underwear Run starts at 7:30 PM at Cherry Hill on the 72nd Street Transverse. Enter Central Park on 72nd Street from the East or West side and just walk to the middle of the park.

Registration begins at 6:30 PM. You will get a Jamaica sweatband and baggage tags so you can check any belongings at the top of Cherry Hill. Don't bring any valuables. Items are left at your own risk.

Dress in your best Jamaican gear (whatever you consider that to be), and you could be on your way to fun in the sun in Jamaica! One winner will recieve a trip for two to Jamaica within the next year, courtesy of JetBlue and Iberostar Rose Hall! Judging is at 7:15 PM so make sure you're on Cherry Hill!

Syfy Movies With A View

WHAT: Join Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy for the 12th season of our movie series on Thursdays this summer!  Shorts curated by BAMcinématek, DJs from Brooklyn Radio kick off the evening and bike valet provided by Transportation Alternatives, sponsored by Bike and Roll.  Movies With A View is sponsored by Syfy.

WHEN: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday, August 4 - An American Tail
Thursday, August 11 - Breakfast at Tiffany's
Thursday, August 18 - Crooklyn
Thursday, August 25 - Rosemary's Baby
Thursday, September 1: Public Vote - Choose your own favorite New York story!

WHERE: Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park
FREE
WEBSITE

Tompkins Square Park EPIX Movie

WHAT: This summer, Films in Tompkins is proud to be part of the EPIX Movie Free-For-All powered By Verizon FiOS. Sit under the New York City Summer Stars with a smokin' selection of new releases and classic movies running on Thursdays from June 30 to September 1, is sponsored by EPIX.

WHEN: 8:30PM - 10:30PM
August 4 - The Pope of Greenwhich Village
August 11 - Kick Ass
August 18 - Rosemary's Baby
August 25 - Godfather
Sepetember 1 - Stake Land
 
WHERE: Tompkins Square Park Between Avenues A and B, East 7th to East 10th Streets
FREE
WEBSITE

Free Wisin & Yandel Concert

New York, Pepsi Música brings you Wisin & Yandel for FREE on Saturday, August 13 as the close-out NYC Sábados de Verano concert. They will be performing at Central Park's Summerstage.

While this event is FREE, you will need a ticket for entry. Please check backhttp://www.Facebook.com/mi​Pepsi and via Twitter on @miPepsi for ticket distribution information.

Make plans to get there early. When we hit capacity at Summerstage, the doors will close! No exceptions!

Sunset Concert

FREE summer music concerts for the family. The musical genre will include smooth jazz, R&B, Oldies, Gospel, Country Rock, Caribbean & Latin. The event will be held the first Friday of each month starting in June and ending in August.

Friday, August 5, 2011

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Beach 20th Street Overlook (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens Directions to this location

Dominican Republic

Live at the Gantries

Have your summer evenings melded together into one sticky night? Are you worried that maybe the dog days of summer will ease on by without you rubbing elbows with some of the coolest New Yorkers?

Don’t worry, you still have time. Live at the Gantries is here to rescue your Tuesday nights. Live at the Gantries, a free music concert series featuring a collection of Queens-based musicians. The series began on July 12, but it will continue to Aug. 16.

The concerts will take place at the gem that is Gantry Plaza State Park. You can spy spectacular views of the city and unique waterfront locations.

Don’t worry about the price, it is free. Just head to the park by 7 p.m. and let the show begin. 

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