June 28, 2013


  
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Can you believe 4th of July is just around the corner? 

Celebrate our nation's birthday in style with all that's going on to commemorate Independence Day in NYC. Check out my categorized event picks from Friday to Friday.
 
 
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Ongoing  South Street Seaport Summer Program
The Howard Hughes Corporation has hosted a summer program in this neighborhood that's been so affected by November's Super Storm. Check out the website for all of the great things going on as part of their See/Change initiative.

 

July 4 to 7  New York Open Tennis Championships 

Check the schedule for all that's going on in Forest Hills. Jazz Fest, Film Fest, Book Fest... not to mention the tennis matches!

 

CulturalCultural Pursuits...   
 

June 28 to 30   

Alec Baldwin and Rock Paper Photo Exhibit 

An exclusive collection of music and pop culture, curated by Alec Baldwin at Gallery 151.

 

June 29  Warm Up 2013 Outdoor Music Series 

Visit MoMA PS1 every Saturday through September 7th for live music and international DJs (to support established and emerging artists). Located in the courtyard, you can also view the temporary urban landscape by CODA called Party Wall!

   

Through August 4   ROCKicons 

Visit the Dorian Grey Gallery to view iconic rock photographs by legendary professionals, as well as rock and roll sculptures (like crystal guitars). 

 

Through July 26  Paul McCarthy and Damon McCarthy: Rebel Dabble Babble

At the Hauser and Wirth Gallery, the 3 interrelated exhibits will feature dynamics of the 1950s. The works are inspired by "Rebel without a Cause" and the relationship between James Dean and Natalie Wood.  

 

 

Through August 16    

Maurice Sendak:   

A Celebration of the Artist and His Work 

The Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators commemorates the 50th anniversary of "Where the Wild Things Are." 

 

 

CurtainCurtain Up...   
 
June 29  4 Knots Music Festival

At the South Street Seaport, music on 2 stages from 1-4pm.

 

June 30  The Audience

Enjoy a Helen Mirren performance... almost live. At the Leonard Nimoy Thalis, Symphony Space, Mirren stars as Queen Elizabeth II in this screening from London's National Theatre Live.

 

July 1 to 7   Our Sinatra

Ol' Blue Eyes is back... at 54 Below, one of my favorite music venues in the city.

 

July 1  Live Swing Band Mondays 

In Herald Square, beginner swing dance lesson led by DanceSport  instructors, followed by an outdoor dance party.

 

At Avery Fisher Hall, check out the Star-Spangled Celebration.

 

 

THIS WEEK'S THEATER PICKS:  

 

VANYA and SONIA and MASHA and SPIKE 

Starring Sigourney Weaver, Julie White, and David Hyde Pierce; Tony Winner for Best Play... need I say more? At The Golden Theatre through August 25. 

 

The Nance 

Set in the 1930s, Nathan Lane stars in this comedic backstage story of burlesque. At the Lincoln Center Theater through August 11. 

  
 
DiningFor the Foodie... 
 
June 28  Night Market

At the Old Bowery Station, the nighttime food festival returns with food, drink and DJ. Order your tickets online.

 

July 1  "Top Chef" Dinner Competition

Culture  Horde presents Top Chef finalists to create 3-course meals at David Burke Townhouse.

 
Special Feature... Feature
4th of July

Staying in the city?  Here are some festive things to do on the 4th...

 
Visit the Statue of Liberty 
What better day to visit the statue than on independence day... it is reopening on the 4th after damages from Super Storm Sandy.


Watch Fireworks
Of course!  The 37th Annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular will start at 8pm with musical background curated by Macy's and Usher! More than 40,000 fireworks. You can get tickets for great seats at  The Frying Pan, The Intrepid, among others... or get out there early and grab a free spot.  


Head to Coney Island 

A great place to spend the day... while there, watch Nathan's Famous 97th annual Hot Dog Eating Contest. 

 

 

Take a Yacht Cruise 
You can watch the fireworks aboard a beautiful yacht on the Hudson. Check out their 4th of July Independence Day cruises.


Go on a Revolutionary New York Walking Tour 
Big Onion Walking Tours offers a special Lower Manhattan tour on the 4th -  visits sites associated with the US War of Independence and New York's role in the early Republic.

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