July 31, 2012

Free Met Opera Concert

What: The Met's annual concert series in New York City parks is one of the most beloved summer traditions in the city. This year, the Summer Recital Series returns with six performances in the parks of all five boroughs. Join them for this performance in featuring rising opera stars Deanna Breiwick,  Alexander Lewis, Edward Parks and Vlad Iftinca - Pianist
When: Tue, July 31 at 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: Crotona Park, Bronx 



Free Happy Endings, Lower East Side


What: Get A Complimentary Happy Ending With TWO 1 Hour Free Open Bars in the Lower East Side. Disco Down every Tuesday! The free open bar runs from 8-9pm and again from 11pm until midnight and then who knows, you may get a real happy ending!
When: Tue, Jul 31 at 8:00PM - Wed, Aug 1 at 11:50PM
Where: Happy Ending: 302 Broome Street

July 30, 2012

Free Public Enemy & Salt-n-Pepa Concert

What: The Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series brings Public Enemy & Salt-n-Pepa to town. Two groups that helped start the rap movement play an evening concert in Wingate Field.
When: Mon, July 30 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Where: Wingate Field: Brooklyn Ave & Rutland Rd

Game Day for Teens

What: The Queens Library presents a day filled with all kinds of board games: chess, checkers, Scrabble & more! Come join the fun!
When: Tuesday July 31, 2012 @3pm
Where: Bay Terrace: 18-36 Bell Blvd., Bayside
718-423-7004  |  Bus: Q13 & Q28
FREE

Free Happy Endings, Lower East Side


What: Get A Complimentary Happy Ending With TWO 1 Hour Free Open Bars in the Lower East Side. Disco Down every Tuesday! The free open bar runs from 8-9pm and again from 11pm until midnight and then who knows, you may get a real happy ending!
When: Tue, Jul 31 at 8:00PM - Wed, Aug 1 at 11:50PM
Where: Happy Ending: 302 Broome Street

The Mad Decent Block Party

What: Looks like Puma is throwing yet another super summer party! Join us for the 2012 Mad Decent Block Party where a yet to be announced line-up of awesome bands (trust us, they are awesome) will play throughout the day. Free Heineken beer all day too!
When: Sun, Aug 5 at 12PM - 9PM
Where: South Street Seaport 210 Front St
RSVP

July 26, 2012

The Muppets under the stars!

What: Join Intrepid in celebrating some of our favorite heroes from the movies with our 4th annual Intrepid Summer Movie Series. Up this week, The Muppets under the stars! 

Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets. Guests are encouraged to bring  their own food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, however no outside alcohol is permitted.
 
When: Fri, Jul 27 at 7:30PM - 10:30PM
Where:
Intrepid Museum W 46th St
Cost:
FREE

July 25, 2012

A Free Performance From Kenny G


What: Enjoy a complimentary performance from Kenny Garrett, Grammy Award-winning jazz artist as he performs songs from his new album, "Seeds from the Underground," featuring all original compositions that pay tribute to several of his influences. Kenny has played with Miles Davis, Art Blakey, and Freddie Hubbard, and he's recorded numerous albums as a leader. Don't miss this chance to hear one of the great jazz saxophonists.
When: Wed, Jul 25 at 7PM - 8PM 
Where: Apple Store SoHo: 103 Prince St

July 24, 2012

The Kandi Store Launch At Parlor NY

What: A fresh, new, sexy online makeup boutique that caters to your inner minx. An evening of Drinks, Makeovers & you are requested to attend in colorful cocktail attire.
When: Thu, Jul 26 at 8:00PM - 11:50PM 
Where: Parlor New York: 286 Spring Street
RSVP: Pwd Sugar Rush

Young Members Summer Fridays

What: Every fourth Friday in July, and August, Young Members are invited to enjoy one complimentary cocktail and mingle with fellow Members at the Museum. (For Young Members of the Museum, ages 21–35)
When: July 27, and August 24 between 5:30 and 8:00 p.m.
Where: Visit the Membership Desk in the Great Hall to receive your cocktail voucher. 
Redeem in one of the following locations each evening:
Roof Garden Café and Martini Bar
Take in the rooftop view of the city during sunset (weather permitting). Choose from our selection of beer, wine, or artful cocktails inspired by Tomás Saraceno on the Roof: Cloud City.
Petrie Court Café and Wine Bar
Mingle in this European-style café with views of Central Park.
Great Hall Balcony Bar
Overlooking the Museum's Great Hall, the Balcony Bar offers an intimate setting and live classical music.
Call 212-650-2440 or email youngmembers@metmuseum.org to become a Young Member today. Free with Museum Membership.

July 23, 2012

BusyBites: Food and Fashion

What: Join The Brooklyn Bakery and a select group of restaurants and fashion entrepreneurs to celebrate small U.S. based businesses! Meet the entreprenuers, ask them questions and enjoy great food in great company!
When: Thu, Jul 26 at 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: Wix Lounge 10 West 18th Street
RSVP

Beauty & Cocktails with Ramy Cosmetics


What: Ladies pencil in the date for a fabulous evening out at New York's Ava Lounge located at The Dream Hotel. Stop in relax, have a cocktail, and meet Ramy from Ramy cosmetics. Ladies will receive free make-up, eyebrow shaping techniques, and complimentary makeovers.
When: Fri, Jul 27 at 7PM - 9PM
Where: Dream Hotel 210 West 55th Street
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July 22, 2012

Tony Vacca's World Rhythms

What: Spectacle and Spectacular! Tony Vacca, an internationally renowned percussionist and composer, presents concerts that are visually stunning and musically simply astounding. Senegalese dancer, Abdou Sarr, brings Sabar and Djembe dance to life.
When: Monday, July 23rd - 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Where: Rochdale Park - Guy R. Brewer Boulevard (at 134th Avenue)
Cost: Free

The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series

What: Leave your tuxedo or cocktail dress in your closet — you won’t need them to listen to some of the best performers in opera this summer.
Three singers from the Met will perform a program of duets and arias on the water by the Brooklyn Bridge for some high art down under the overpass.
When: July 27, 2012 @7 pm. 
Where: Brooklyn Bridge Park (Under the Brooklyn Bridge)
Free

July 21, 2012

Outdoor movie: "Up" (PG)

What: After a lifetime of dreaming of traveling the world, 78-year-old homebody Carl (voiced by Ed Asner) flies away on an unbelievable adventure with Russell, an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer (Jordan Nagai), unexpectedly in tow. Together, the unlikely pair embarks on a thrilling odyssey full of jungle beasts and rough terrain. Presented by A Better Jamaica's "Family Movies in the Park".
When: Monday, July 23rd - 8:20 pm
Where: Cambria/Cabbell Park - Francis Lewis Boulevard @ 120th Avenue
Cost: Free

Dolls Night Out in The BK

What: Dolls Night Out Party - Complimentary Makeovers, Manis & Eyelash Extensions. Celebrating the Grand Opening of the Salon downstairs and introducing Paper Doll Hair! Enjoy complimentary beauty treatments such as mini-makeovers, eyelash extensions, massages and manicures! Custom Doll Treats provided by: Cold Stone Creamery and cupcakes by The Cake Ladi
When: Sat, Jul 21 at 6PM - 10PM
Where: Paper Doll Boutique & Beauty Bar: 921 Fulton St 
RSVP @ PaperDollRSVP@gmail.com

Jamaican Jerk Festival f/ Tarrus Riley

What: Food, fun, culture, and family are all on the menu for the Jamaica Jerk Festival. This wonderful day will feature a jerk cook off and domino tournament with cash prizes, a kids' zone, a cultural stage, cooking demonstrations, celebrity chefs and vendors selling the best jerk dishes and caribbean food. Tarrus Riley -- and others -- are scheduled to perform. For tickets or additional information, visit http://www.jerkfestivalny.com or call (718) 425 1177.
When: Sunday, July 22nd - Call For Time
Where: Roy Wilkins Park - Merrick Boulevard (at Baisley Boulevard)
How Much: $35 ($25 In Advance) - Kids Under 12 are Free

Outdoor Yoga At Washington Square Park

What: Build strength, flexibility and relax your mind under the trees of Washington Square.  We will be hosting free yoga classes.   All levels are welcome.  Some mats will be provided, but bring your own if possible.
When: Wed, Jul 25 at 8:30 - 9:30AM
Where: Washington Square Park
Cost: FREE

July 20, 2012

Brasil Summerfest 2012: Bebel Gilberto

What: Bossa nova legend Bebel Gilberto, the daughter of Joao Gilberto, brings the sounds of Brazil to New York City with her fellow countrymen and musicians Criolo, Flavio Renegado and Beco Deanoff. 
When: Sat. July 21, 3 p.m
Where: Central Park SummerStage, Enter park at 69th St. and Fifth Ave., (212-360-2756)
FREE

String Orchestra of Brooklyn's Fifth Anniversary Concert in Fort Greene Park

What: Come help us celebrate in Fort Greene Park as we perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 and works by Fela Sowande and Noel Pointer. We're also celebrating the beginning of our educational partnership with the Noel Pointer School of Music in Bed-Stuy. We'll kick off the concert by inviting students and faculty from the school to join us to perform Noel Pointer's Roots Suite.
Noel Pointer: Roots Suite
Fela Sowande: African Suite for Strings and Harp
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5"
When: Saturday, July 21, 2012 6:00 pm 
Where: Fort Greene Park: Fort Greene Park Brooklyn, NY 11217
FREE

July 19, 2012

The Intrepid's Free Summer Movie Series

What: Join Intrepid in celebrating some of our favorite heroes from the movies with our 4th annual Intrepid Summer Movie Series. Up this week, Star Trek under the stars! 

Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets. Guests are encouraged to bring  their own food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, however no outside alcohol is permitted.
 
When: Fri, Jul 20 at 7:30PM - 10:30PM
Where:
Intrepid Museum W 46th St
Cost:
FREE

Double Whammy Karmin & Dragonette

What: Central Park SummerStage hosts its first double concert of the summer with Karmin & Dragonette. Karmin is an American pop duo consisting of engaged couple Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan. They are best known for their song "Brokenhearted" while Dragonette is a Canadian electropop band from Toronto, Ontario, formed in 2005. The band consists of singer-songwriter Martina Sorbara, bassist and producer Dan Kurtz and drummer Joel Stouffer.
When: Fri, Jul 20 at 7AM - 9AM
Where: Central Park SummerStage 5th Avenue
Cost: FREE

Pete's Mini Zine Fest

What: Pete's Mini Zine Fest, the fest-in-a-bar, is in its fourth installment--the longest running zine fest in New York City. Come nurse a beer and hobnob with zinesters and cartoonists. Take advantage of the lovely patio in the back while you read some zines!
There will be a FREE comics workshop at 5pm. If you're interested in working in the comics medium but don't know where to start, this is the workshop for you.
When: Saturday, July 21, 2012 2pm - 7pm 
Where: Pete's Candy Store: 709 Lorimer St Brooklyn, NY 11211
Event is FREE and open to the public

Machel Montano / BelO


What: MACHEL MONTANO, whose “place as soca’s most transformative star is undeniable,” (NY Times) brings the wild and steamy spirit of Trinidad Carnival to Brooklyn—and the people will rejoice! The Bandshell might never be the same. The night begins with an opening set by the socially conscious Creole singer-songwriter BélO, who has been called Haiti’s musical ambassador to the world.
When: July 20, 2012 @ 7:30pm
Where: Prospect Park Bandshell: 9th Street & Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215
FREE ($3 Suggested)

July 18, 2012

YoYo Celebrates 10 Years in Tribeca


What: Join Seb Chew, Leo Greenslade, Jesse Marco, Jim-E-Stack as they hit the decks for YoYo's 10th year in business. This will be a fabulous celebrity party at Tribeca Grand Hotel (maybe not A Listers but hey, we aren't either).
When: Wed, Jul 18 at 10:00PM - Thu, Jul 19 at 4:00AM
Where: Tribeca Grand Hotel 2 Avenue of the Americas
Cost: RSVP

Big Daddy Kane & Marley Marl Concert


What: Hip Hop's early, golden boys Big Daddy Kane & Marley Marl team up once again for a fantastic, free evening concert in New York City. Big Daddy Kane first exploded onto the scene in 1986 with the pioneering rap group The Juice Crew, while Marley Marl's production credits span hip-hop royalty including, Rakim Big Daddy Kane, Capone-N-Noreaga, and Fat Joe!
When: Wed, Jul 18 at 7PM - 9PM
Where: Queensbridge Park, Queens
Cost: FREE

Free Pinkberry in BROOKLYN!


What: Ice cream lovers, rejoice! The newest Pinkberry location at 161 7th Ave marks the arrival of the first Pinkberry in Brooklyn and to celebrate, they’ll be swirling complimentary cups to those who join during the four-hour grand opening event!
When: Thursday July 19 from 6-10pm!
Where: 161 7th Ave Brooklyn, NY
Cost: All you need to do is show up!

Belgian Restaurant Week


What: Foodies rejoice again! For the second year,the Belgian restaurants in NY bring you delightful cuisine and great brews during a week long celebration of Belgian gastronomy and culinary innovation.This is your chance to enjoy yummy multi-course meals, indulge in mussel mania, savor scrumptious waffles and enjoy some of the world’s finest brews!
When: Now thru July 21, 11AM - 11PM
Where: New York, NY
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3rd Ward’s 5th Annual Pig Roast!


What: It's 3rd Ward’s 5th Annual Pig Roast, everybody! Join them for a summery celebration of gut-splitting proportions. They're featuring sustainable farmer Bev Eggleston who'll roast the pig overnight.  
Snap your own photo with the Self Portrait Project and dance the night away to tunes from DJs Veep Reekins and Misterdisco. With live music from Alana and the Rough Gems, bike blended margaritas, popsicles from Monster Haus, dancing and more!
When: Saturday, July 21 |  4pm to Midnight
Where: 195 Morgan Ave. Brooklyn
FREE Admission
RSVP: www.3rdward.com/rsvp


July 17, 2012

6TH ANNUAL NEW VILLAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL

What: The New Village Music Festival was created as a vehicle to unite people of all ages and ethnicities. A free outdoor community concert that celebrates music, culture and community. One of the initial goals of this festival was to promote local performing artists. It was inevitable that this event would also highlight the importance of local community organizations that focus on music, performing arts, and cultural arts programs for children and families. This year we are proud to announce new music that ranges from an all female mariachi band, rock soul band, world jazz band, hip hop, r&b, latin, reggae to afro caribbean soul music. 
When: Saturday, July 28, 2012 |  1pm-6pm
Where: Tompkins Square Park - 7th Street Avenue A & B.  Manhattan's Lower East Side

Idlewild Fitness: Stay Fit, Have Fun Line Dancing

What: Do you like to do dances like the Electric and Cha Cha Slides? The Eastern Queens Alliance invites you to join other dancers as you learn some fun Line Dances to all kinds of music, or just come for the great exercise with instructor Barbara Fraser. No prior experience necessary. For additional information or directions, call (347) 824-2301 or e-mail info@easternqueensalliance.org.
When: Saturday, July 21st - 9:15am to 10:30am
Where: Idlewild Cricket Field in Idlewild Park Preserve - 223rd St & 148th Avenue, Queens
Cost: Free

July 16, 2012

The Ebony Hillbillies

What: As one of the last black string bands in the U.S., and the only one currently based in NYC, the Ebony Hillbillies keep an important legacy alive with a rootsy, homegrown style that was a key element in the genesis of all american music: jazz, blues, bluegrass, rockabilly, rock and roll, and country. 
When: Tuesday July 17, 2012 @7pm
Where: Gantry Plaza State Park: 49th Avenue and Center Blvd Long Island City, NY

Visit the Ebony Hillbillies' website at http://www.ebonyhillbillies.com

July 15, 2012

Daniel Carlton

What: Daniel Carlton is a highly interactive storyteller who performs both original stories and adapted folktales.
When: Tuesday, July 17th - 10:30am to 11:30am
Where: Rufus King Park - Jamaica Avenue (at 153rd Street)
Cost: Free

July 11, 2012

Cow Appreciation Day

What:  We may only have one Chick Fil-A in NYC, but its in one of the best areas of the city - the heart of Greenwich Village! And now there's even more upside to visiting - you get a free breakfast, lunch or dinner if you celebrate Cow Appreciation Day with them! All you need to do is show up as a fully dressed cow!
When: Friday July 13 10am-10pm
Where:  Chick-fil-A: 5 University Pl # 11

July 10, 2012

34th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow

What: New York City 's oldest and largest pow wow will feature three days of intertribal Native American dance competitions to which the public is invited. Over 40 Indian nations are represented at this spectacular event held in the apple orchard on the farm grounds. A large selection of quality Native American art, crafts, jewelry and foods are available.
When: July 27, 28, and 29
Where: Queens County Farm Museum: 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy Floral Park, NY 
Admission: Adults $10.00 (all weekend pass $15.00), children: $5.00 (age 12 and under) (all weekend pass $7.00)    (Free with Farm Membership PLUS)
 

July 9, 2012

THE 2012 SEASIDE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES


Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz Hosts The 2012 Seaside Summer Concert Series


The 34th Annual SeasideSummer Concert Series performances are held Thursday nights at 7:30pm except for Friday night July 20th at West 21st Street and Surf Avenue in Coney Island next to the home of the Brooklyn Cyclones. 
The public is encouraged to bring their own chairs. Limited number of $5 rental chairs in a specially designated area are available on a first-come first-served basis.
Performers are subject to change without notice. Call the concert hotline for updates at 718-222-0600.
NO cameras, NO audio or video recording, NO alcohol, NO pets, NO bottles, NO smoking. All persons and packages are subject to search prior to entry. 
FREE ADMISSION

July 12
Disco Night/Last Dance: A Tribute To Donna Summer
Gloria Gaynor
The Village People
The Trammps
Rose Royce

July 20
Friday Night Show
Squeeze
The Romantics

July 26
Annual Latino Music By The Sea
Oscar De Leon
Luis Enrique
N'klabe

August 2
Dennis Deyoung: The Music Of Styx
Lou Gramm: The Voice Of Foreigner  
Bobby Kimball: Original Lead Singer Of Toto

August 9
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts

August 16
Gladys Knight
The Commodores

Opening Reception of the Artists in Residence exhibition

What: Please join us for the Private Opening Reception of the Artists in Residence exhibition at the Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn.
This exhibition celebrates their work from the past six months while emerged in the community at TAC. Exhibiting artists include Stacie Baek, Josefina Concha, Melissa Dadourian, Veronica Fuentes, Katie King, and Natalie Moore.
When: Thursday, July 12, 8-10pm
Where: 505 Carroll Street Brooklyn, NY 11215

Free Shakespeare in Queens

Hip to Hip is proud to announce its sixth summer of Free Shakespeare in the Park: HAMLET and COMEDY OF ERRORS will tour in repertory to ten major parks in Queens. Bring a blanket or low chair and picnic fare and enjoy a comedy one week and a tragedy the next, performed by a professional company of actors. Exact times and locations coming soon. HAMLET
Shakespeare's greatest revenge tragedy follows a young prince haunted by his murdered father's ghost and driven to the edge of madness as he grapples to answer the question: to be King, or not to be King.
COMEDY OF ERRORS
What happens when two sets of identical twins, separated from birth, unknowingly end up in the same place, at the same time? A sidesplitting farce that is double the laughter and twice the fun.


“Hamlet” 
Flushing Meadows Corona Park: 55th Avenue and 111th Street
July 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Voelker Orth Museum: 149-19 38th Ave in Flushing
July 26 at 7:30 p.m
Fort Totten Park: Cross Island Pkwy btn Totten Avenue & 15th Road
Aug. 9 at 7 p.m.

“Comedy of Errors”
Fort Totten Park at 7 p.m. on Aug. 2
Flushing Meadows Corona Park at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 
Voelker Orth Museum on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. 
Performances are around ninety minutes long. 
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July 8, 2012

2012 US Open Job Fair

What: Join the USTA for the second annual US Open on-site job fair. With representatives from: USTA, Levy Restaurants, CSC Security, Fugazy Transportation, FMI, and A&A Maintenance. Immediate hire for hundreds of openings in several types of positions -- guest services, maintenance, licensed security guards, drivers, food and beverage, hospitality, clerical, and many more! All experience levels! Please dress in business attire. Bring plenty of resumes and be ready to interview. You are the US Open! For more information on how you may apply with all US Open hiring partners, please visit: TeamUSOpenTennis.com.
When: Thursday, July 12th - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Where: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Cost: Free

July 7, 2012

Free Slurpee Day

What: Help 7-11 celebrate yet Free Slurpee Day as they give away millions of free Slurpees across the country. You can enjoy as many Slurpees as you want from 11am until 7pm, just remember to watch out for the brain freeze!
When: 7/11/12  |  11am - 7pm
Where: Any 7-11

July 1, 2012

Philharmonic in the Park

What: A classic New York summer event, don’t miss the one time of the year the NY Philharmonic plays for free! Bring your blankets.

Where: Great Lawn, Central Park
When: Friday, July 13 at 8 p.m.