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Norma's Weekly Member Snapshot: Stay Local on Memorial Day Weekend 
While many of us plan a getaway out of the city on Memorial Day weekend to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, sometimes I like to stay local and enjoy less crowds. There are plenty of events to keep you busy close to home.
Memorial Day is also a day of remembering the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. Why not do something in the city to commemorate? You can attend one of the parades, and I've included other events and ideas for this holiday weekend. Visit my recent Weekly Snapshot for local escapes.
Norma Knows New York City
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Send to other savvy New Yorkers and hip visitors,
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The High Line (West 13th & Washington Streets)
Every Tuesday until October you can peek into high powered telescopes on the High Line and chat with the experts.
Saturdays & Sundays Cherry Blossom Festival
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The blossoms are in bloom, so visit to take a tour of the seasonal highlights of the garden.
A sure sign of summer... I will highlight their many outdoor events throughout the warmer months.
Through May 24 Night Lights at Wave Hill
249th Street (The Bronx)
Electrifying combination of light and sound within an enchanted garden landscape.
Various locations
A staple in NYC... visit my Special Feature for key events this weekend. May 29 One World Observatory OpeningOne World Trade Center (285 Fulton Street) Opening to visitors on the 29th, view the city as never before on the 100th floor of the observation deck.
Through May 31 Bike Month
May is Bike Month - visit my recent Snapshot for the I BIKE NY Special Feature highlighting events, tips, and resources for bikers of all levels.  Through June 20 Drifting in DaylightCentral Park (110th & Fifth Avenue) Visit Fridays and Saturdays for a springtime pathway of art presented by Creative Time and the Central Park Conservancy.Through November 1 Metropolitan Museum of Art - Roof GardenMetropolitan Museum of Art (1000 Fifth Avenue) It feels like summer and a perfect time to visit the Met's Roof Garden. Besides the beautiful view and delicious drinks, Pierre Huyghe's minimalist installation is mystifying and adds to the view. ON THE RADAR: |
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Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
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Premier on 5th (417 Fifth Avenue)
Tickets are on sale now. Kicks off with a celebration of the 40 year history of SNL. Ongoing dates throughout the year. May 30 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
Liberty State Park
In its 8th year, tickets are on sale now. Polo match, champagne bars, food trucks... polo and champagne, how much more civilized can you get?
Although there will be many restaurants and bars celebrating the Belmont Stakes, my top pick is The Plaza Hotel. The Todd English Food Hall at The Plaza has been hosting viewing parties for each of the Triple Crown Racing Events. Cocktails and a special race inspired menu curated by Chef Todd English.
June 6 & 7 American Crafts FestivalLincoln Center for the Performing Arts 380 craft displays selected from every region of the United States. Continuous entertainment and craft demonstrations. Also June 13 & 14. June 20 The Mermaid Parade
Coney Island
Visit Coney Island for the largest parade in the nation. Over 1,500 creative individuals celebrate ancient mythology. Then grab a famous hot dog at Nathan's Famous and ride the Cyclone for the true Coney Island experience! June 21 Solstice in Times Square: Athleta Mind Over Madness YogaTimes Square A full day of outdoor classes to nurture yourself and stay centered. The United Nations General Assembly has declared that June 21st is the International Day of Yoga and is planning a global celebration... what a perfect way to take part.
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CULTURAL PURSUITS
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Looking for a new way to see a museum? Check out Museum Hack, guided tours (up to 9 people) of the Met and the American Museum of Natural History. Led by experienced guides well-versed in art history, it's a way to see the works through a new lens. DIDONNA GALLERY (981 Madison Avenue)
From Above
Through May 29
Artists depict pictured views of the world around them... often from impossible vantage points. THE NEW MUSEUM (235 Bowery)
2015 Triennial: Surround Audience Through May 24
NYC's only recurring international exhibition devoted to the early careers of artists from around the world... 51 artists from 25 countries.
ONGOING EXHIBITS:
ACQUAVELLA GALLERIES (18 East 79th Street)
Jacob El Hanani Drawings
Through June 12
El Hanani's highly detailed drawings utilizing the tradition of micrography.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (Central Park West at 79th Street) Through August 9
Exhibit uncovers the causes of nature's forces.
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Basquiat: The Unknown Notebooks
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BROOKLYN MUSEUM (200 Eastern Parkway - Brooklyn) Basquiat: The Unknown NotebooksThrough August 23 View the large scale works of this illustrious painter along with sketches from his personal notebooks. THE CURATOR GALLERY (520 West 23rd Street) Above & Beyond: Photographs by Kacper Kowalski
Through May 30
Photographic exhibit examines the relationship between humans and nature from 1,500 feet above .
DAVID BENRIMON FINE ART (730 Fifth Avenue)
Picasso Femmes
Through June 30
Features works acquired from the collection of Marina Picasso.
DAVID ZWIRNER GALLERY (537 West 20th Street) Richard Serra EqualThrough July 24 (closed May 23 through 25) A major new installation in forged weatherproof steel. Also, head over to the 533 West 19th Street location for Lisa Yuskavage's Exhibit. DELHI ART GALLERY (The Fuller Building - 41 East 57 Street) Indian Modern - Narratives from 20th Century Indian ArtThrough June 6 The exhibition at the new 7,000 square feet gallery includes rare early works by some of the 42 artists on view.
DOMINIQUE LEVY GALLERY (909 Madison Avenue)
Alexander Calder. MULTUM IN PARVO
Through June 13
Exhibit of the illustrious artist, Alexander Calder.
ELLIS ISLAND
Unframed - Ellis Island
Ongoing
Life-size historic photographs of Ellis Island immigrants are displayed on the south side of Ellis Island.
Peopling of America Galleries
Ongoing
I'll be attending this newly opened exhibit at Ellis Island. Tells the story of immigration to America before the processing station opened in 1892 and after it closed in 1954.
ESSEX STREET MARKET (120 Essex Street)
Celebrate 75 years of Essex Street Market
Through May 31
Celebrate 75 years of Essex Street Market and Lower East Side History this month. Check the calendar for schedule of events including historical exhibits and art installations.
FRANKLIN BOWLES GALLERY (431 West Broadway)
Leroy Neiman
Through May 31
View the collection of the iconic Leroy Neiman.
GAGOSIAN GALLERY (980 Madison Avenue)
Cy Twombly
Through June 20
A collection of the last paintings and sculptures of the abstract expressionist.
GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (1071 5th Avenue)
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INTREPID SEA, AIR, & SPACE MUSEUM
(Pier 86 - 46th Street & 12th Avenue)
Hubble@25
Through September 15
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, the exhibition showcases the history of this project and its scientific achievements.
THE JEWISH MUSEUM (1109 Fifth Avenue)
Revolution of the Eye: Modern Art and the Birth of American Television
Through September 27
The first exhibition to explore how avant-garde art influenced the look and content of early network television.
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)
Through June 14Not to be confused with the movie by the same name, New York-based artist Piotr Uklański exhibits his photographs. The theme of the exhibit is Eros and Thanatos, the intertwined concepts of life force and death.China: Through the Looking GlassThrough August 16 The Costume Institute and the Collaborative Department of Asian Art showcase the fashionable imagination of Asian designs, exploring the impact of Chinese aesthetics on Western fashion. Van Gogh: Irises and Roses Through August 16Van Gogh's breathtaking exhibit. THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM (225 Madison Avenue) Lincoln Speaks: Words That Transformed a NationThrough June 7This exhibition focuses on Abraham Lincoln's mastery of language and how his words changed the course of history.|
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Richard Estes: Painting New York City
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MUSEUM OF ARTS & DESIGN (2 Columbus Circle)Richard Estes: Painting New York CityThrough September 20Photo-realistic painter Richard Estes exhibits his works.Ralph Pucci: The Art of the MannequinThrough August 30
A display of thirty works taking you on a journey of his ever-changing fashion.
MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (1220 Fifth Avenue)Saving PlaceThrough September 13An exhilarating exhibit of 50 years of New York landmarks.THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (11 West 53rd Street)
Latin America in Construction: Architecture 1955-1980Through July 19 An examination of the positions, debates, and architectural creativity from Mexico and Cuba to the Southern Cone between 1955 and the early 1980s. |
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BjörkThrough June 7 Retrospective of her canvas drawings from 20 years ago as a musician and visual artist.
Scenes for a New HeritageThrough March 31, 2016 Exhibition of past three decades of 30 international artists whose works range in their approach to political, social, and cultural flux of our global landscape.
This Is for Everyone: Design Experiments for the Common Good
Through January 31, 2016
Digital age design encompassing fashion and furniture.
Andy Warhol: Campbell's Soup Cans and Other Works, 1953-1967Through October 12Andy Warhol's famous Campbell Soup Cans are on display.Yoko Ono: One Woman Show, 1960-1971Through September 7Compilation of approximately 125 of her early objects, works on paper, installations, performances, audio recordings, and films, surveying the decisive decade that led up to her unauthorized exhibition. |
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ARTiculate: The 24th Annual National Arts Club Roundtable Exhibition
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THE NATIONAL ARTS CLUB (15 Gramercy Park South)ARTiculate: The 24th Annual National Arts Club Roundtable ExhibitionThrough May 30This annual exhibition brings together established and emerging artists, offering them an opportunity to share their latest accomplishments with a new audience.NEUE GALLERY NEW YORK MUSEUM FOR GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN ART (1048 Fifth Avenue) Gustav Klimt and Adele Bloch-Bauer: The Woman in GoldThrough September 7View the original painting that inspired Helen Mirren's role in her new movie by the same name.
THE NEW MUSEUM (235 Bowery)
Ideas City
May 28 through 30
A three-day event series celebrating the exchange of ideas and creativity.
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY (170 Central Park West)
THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life Through November 1The inaugural exhibition to examine Frida's appreciation for the beauty and variety of the natural world, as evidenced by her home, garden, and use of plant imagery in her artwork. NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY (5th Avenue at 42nd Street)
Public Eye: 175 Years of Sharing Photography
Through September 4
The first-ever retrospective survey of photography organized by the Public Library. How have we been engaged over time? Are we risking our privacy in pursuit of a more public photography? The exhibit explores these questions.
Sinatra: An American Icon
Through September 4
A tribute to the life of the legendary actor and singer, Frank Sinatra. A multimedia exhibit showcasing memorabilia never before seen. LIVE from the NYPL Through June 29 Spring Speaker Series - mark your calendar for June 29th, a discussion with hospitality mogul, Ian Schrager. PAUL KASMIN GALLERY (293 Tenth Avenue) Tina Barney Through June 20 Works of Tina Barney, Scott Burton, and Brancusi on display.
PRATT INSTITUTE (144 West 14th Street)
Pratt Shows
Through June 12
Explore some of the boldest ideas and best creative work at Pratt's year-end student shows. More than 20 events and exhibitions over the next month. I plan to attend the Photography Thesis Exhibition, happening through May 23rd.
ROBIN RICE GALLERY (325 West 11th Street)
Pelican Finn
Through May 31
Photographs by Gesi Schilling illustrating the relationship between individual and environment while specifically capturing a Cuban American woman's relationship to the Florida Everglades.
THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM (39 Battery Place)
Ten TopsThrough September 13 Focuses on a group of the world's tallest buildings 100 stories and higher. A perfect exhibit for this museum! |
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Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit
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WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK Washington Square Outdoor Art ExhibitMay 23 through 31 Local artists showcase their works in this twice annual exhibit. WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART (99 Gansevoort Street) America is Hard to See Through September 24 Premiering at the downtown opening of the Whitney Museum. View this inaugural exhibit of over 650 pieces from 400 artists.
RANDALL'S ISLAND
May 30 FLOW:15
Annual summer art exhibitions along the shoreline at Randall's Island Park. Through November.
5TH AVENUE June 9 Museum Mile Festival New York's biggest block party. All museums from 82nd to 105th are free and open to the public... with no cars in sight! PARK AVENUE ARMORY (643 Park Avenue)
June 11 Philippe Parreno: H {N)Y P N(Y} OSIS
Philippe Parreno constructs a sculpted space where a series of events folds and unfolds onto the vast space of the Armory. An amazing sensory journey! Through August 2nd.
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CURTAIN UP
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FILM:
 May 24 Sunday Night Film Club: Serena
Crosby Street Hotel (79 Crosby Street)
For $55 per person, enjoy dinner and a movie... 3-course meal followed by a viewing of Serena, which reunites Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper.
May 29 through June 7 Brooklyn Film Festival
Multiple Brooklyn Locations
Over 100 film premieres.
MUSIC & DANCE:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays Jazz Nights
The Lambs Club (132 West 44th Street) Live jazz from new and up and coming performers.
May 22 & 23 Melba Moore54 Below (254 West 54th Street) Grammy nominee and Tony Award winner Melba Moore takes the 54 Below stage to perform the works that earned her star status on the Great White Way and her own chart topping hits. May 22 through 28 Giselle
Metropolitan Opera House (30 Lincoln Center Plaza) The American Ballet Theatre Company performs this heart-rending tale of unrequited love. Spring Season through July 4th.
Through May 23 Diane Schuur
Birdland (315 West 44th Street) Diane Schuur makes her debut at Birdland to celebrate her 60th birthday.
Through May 24 La Sylphide
David H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza) A story of passion and unrequited love told through dance by the NYC Ballet.
May 22 through 24 Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg UP AND DOWN
New York City Center (131 West 55th Street) Set in the 1920s, a full-length ballet, a love story exploring Freud's view of the unconscious mind. May 25 Life and Remembrance
Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center (10 Lincoln Center Plaza) A choral-orchestral concert, highlighted by the world premiere of Our Father: A Journey Through the Lord's Prayer, a new cantata by American composer Pepper Choplin. May 27 Stars in the Alley
Shubert Alley, west of Seventh Avenue between 44th & 45th Streets Experience the magic of Broadway! An annual 90-minute concert featuring the best snapshot of Broadway theater from new and ongoing shows.
May 27 Michael Arenella - Just In Time Album Release Party
The Clarkson (225 Varick Street) Michael Arenella's first ever recording highlighting his horn playing and singing in an intimate, jazz-driven small group setting. May 28 through 31 NYC Popfest Various Locations
A 4-day indiepop music festival in New York City.May 29 & 30 Bill Frisell: Up & Down The MississippiThe Appel Room (10 Columbus Circle) Guitarist Bill Frisell, along with saxophonist Greg Osby, cornetist Ron Miles, pianist Craig Taborn, and drummer Kenny Wollesen, embarks on a musical journey along the revered route, which Bob Dylan famously immortalized in 1965. Through May 30 Megan Hilty
Cafe Carlyle (35 East 76th Street) This will be soon be sold out. Besides Megan Hilty, a favorite singer and actor, Alan Cumming (star of Cabaret and The Good Wife), will electrify the audience with his performances June 2nd to 13th. Through May 30 Her Way, A Salute To Frank Sinatra
54 Below (254 West 54th Street) Marilyn Maye, a living legend, performs in a special tribute to Sinatra.
THEATER:
39 StepsThrough September 6 Union Square Theatre (100 East 17th Street) The energetic production has returned to NYC! A comedic spoof where 4 actors portray over 150 characters. An American in Paris
Palace Theater (1564 Broadway)
American Stage debut of the story about a young artist who discovers life and love after returning from the war.
The Audience
Helen Mirren stars in an electrifying performance as Queen Elizabeth. 60 years, 12 prime ministers, but only 1 Queen!
Through September 13 Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street)  This musical follows the legendary songwriter from her early days as a Brooklyn teenager to well-known hits as a top recording artist.
Through September 13
New World Stages (340 West 50th Street)
An extraordinary one man show at New World Stages.
Through January 3, 2016
Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street)
The lead actor, a recent graduate of Julliard, is brilliant. The story unfolds with a mathematically precocious adolescent with behavioral problems uncovering truths and secrets.
The Duchamp SyndromeThrough June 7 The Flea Theater (41 White Street) A comedic piece about Juan, a Mexican immigrant in New York City who dreams of a career in stand-up comedy. Fish in the Dark
Through July 19
Cort Theater (138 West 48th Street) Funnyman Larry David focuses on 15 characters as each deals with a death in the family.  The FlickThrough August 30 Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street) Set in a run-down movie theater in central Massachusetts, this is Annie Baker's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.Ghost QuartetThrough May 18 The McKittrick Hotel (542 West 27th Street) Home of the popular Sleep No More, the show blurs the line between theater and contemporary music performance. It is staged in an intimate setting with the musicians seated with the audience. GigiThrough October 4 Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street) Tony Award winning musical returns to Broadway starring Vanessa Hudgens. GroundedThrough May 24 The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street)
Spellbinding play starring Academy Award Winner Anne Hathaway. This play is about the complicated consequences of waging war without leaving home.
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A Human Being Died That Night
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A Human Being Died That NightMay 29 through June 21 Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM - Brooklyn) A riveting performance of the old and the new South Africa...a test of forgiveness and empathy.
The King and I
Through January 3, 2016 Lincoln Center Theater (150 West 65th Street) The revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I, starring Kelli O'Hara. MacbethThrough June 7 Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street) Classic play performed by the Mobile Shakespeare Unit. On the 20th CenturyThrough July 19
American Airline Theatre (227 West 42nd Street) Love, lust, and mischief collide in this musical comedy starring Broadway showstopper, Kristin Chenoweth.
On the TownThrough September 2
Lyric Theatre (213 West 42nd Street) The feel good play of the season. Broadway's largest orchestra and cast make us fall in love with the city again.
A Queen for a DayThrough July 26 Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street) Many of the former stars of The Sopranos (such as Vincent Pastore) have joined forces in this production... a new mafia story.  Shakespeare in the Park: The TempestMay 27 through July 5
The Delacorte Theater (81 Central Park)
It's worth standing in line for the free performances of Shakespeare's classic tale. Starring Sam Waterston. And later this summer, Cymbeline will star Hamish Linklater. Skylight
Through June 21 Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy star in the sold out London engagement of a sentimental love story. The Visit Through September 6 Lyceum Theater (149 West 45th Street) The creators of Cabaret and Chicago have another winner! The Visit, starring Chita Rivera of West Side Story fame, is the tale of young love, seduction, and revenge.  The Way We Get ByThrough July 1 Second Stage Theatre (305 West 43rd Street) Neil LaBute's play stars the amazing Amanda Seyfried in a spirited play revolving around a one night stand.
What I Did Last SummerThrough June 7 Signature Theatre Company (480 West 42nd Street)
A revival by Playwright A.G. Gurney, directed by Jim Simpson.Wolf HallThrough July 5 Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway) 2 major plays, 1 royal event. Performed in repertory, Hilary Mantel's exhilarating stories of power and persuasion in Tudor England transport you to the volatile court of King Henry VIII. Ziegfeld's Midnight FrolicThrough June 6 Speakeasy Dollhouse (234 West 42nd Street) A hidden theater in the Heart of Times Square, purchase tickets for an evening of music, magic, and mystery.
ON THE RADAR:
June 1 through 30 Blue Note Jazz FestivalVarious Locations Festival showcases over 150 premier artists at more than 15 venues throughout the city. Visit the website to find your favorite artist. Some highlights include Natalie Cole and Kenny G. June 4 Of Good StockNew York City Center (131 West 55th Street) Alicia Silverstone will soon star in this play about a reunion of three daughters. Through July 26th. June 4 through 21 The Players Theatre Short Play FestivalThe Players Theatre (115 MacDougal Street) An intimate setting for only 50 viewers is the perfect setting for this festival. Each week the festival will feature works of 5 different playwrights presenting their own unique tales.June 5 Sunset on the HudsonPier 45 (Hudson River Park at Christopher Street) Free live music every Friday this summer by local artists. June 5 through 7 The Governors Ball Music FestivalRandall's Island Park Tickets are selling out for this annual 3-day festival, so book yours now. Performers include Drake, The Black Keys, Bjork, and Florence + The Machine. Food vendors include Luke's Lobster, Mighty Quinn's BBQ, and The Burger Joint. June 10 through 21 Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterDavid H. Koch Theatre (20 Lincoln Center Plaza)
Limited engagement of 15 performances by both established and young dancers, along with the most noted choreographers. The series kicks off with The Ailey Spirit Gala on the 10th, a one-night-only performance featuring Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, and AileyCamp. Check the website for additional performances, like The Royal Ballet at the Joyce Theatre June 23rd through 28th. June 11 New York Philharmonic BiennialLocation and ticket information to be announced. June 12 Cheyenne JacksonThe Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street)
Critically acclaimed Broadway star will perform in an exciting new concert.
June 12 through 22 Chelsea Music FestivalVarious Locations 100 artists from around the world gather in the eclectic neighborhood of Chelsea to celebrate the cultures of Hungary and Finland through music, food, and art. June 13 & 14 Jazz Age Lawn Party
Governor's Island
An annual prohibition-era soiree (How very Gatsby!). The quintessential outdoor celebration of the jazz age. Also August 15 & 16.
June 14 & 21 Red Hook Jazz Festival
19 President Street - Brooklyn
The festival supports great musicians of jazz.
June 15 Metropolitan Opera in the Park
Central Park Summerstage
One of the summer events I look forward to every year in Central Park! Get your friends together and bring a blanket and snacks and feast your ears on the music of the Met.
June 16 Washington Square Music Festival
Washington Square Park
Live music in the park from Baroque to Modern.
June 17 & 18 New York Philharmonic in the ParkThe Great Lawn - Central Park
Another of my favorite summer events. Pack a picnic and head to the Great Lawn for a night of music under the stars.
June 17 through 28 BAMcinemaFest
BAM (Brooklyn)
BAMcinemaFest introduces New York audiences to an eclectic lineup of top Indie American and world cinema.
Various locations
Live experiences including dance, music, visual art, and new media projects in public parks, in historic landmarks, on Governors Island, and along the waterfront. Check the schedule for events.
June 18 Summer in the Square
Union Square
More free music Thursday nights through August 13th. June 20 The Midtown MenThe Beacon Theatre (2124 Broadway) The original cast of the Jersey Boys (one of my favorite plays) will sing top hits from the 1960s. June 21 Make Music New York Various locations A live, free musical celebration on the longest day of the year. Over 1,300 concerts on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the five boroughs.
June 23 through July 11 Midsummer Night Swing
Lincoln Center
Tickets are on sale for one of my favorite events of the summer. New York City's best dance party under the stars. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or novice, you'll sample salsa, swing and an array of other dances.
June 24 Madison Square Park Oval Lawn Series Madison Square Park Free live music every Wednesday night through July 29th.
June 28 Natalie Cole The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) I look forward to Natalie Cole's performance. As part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival, the Grammy winner sings a medley of Latin ballads.
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FOR THE FOODIE
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In addition to the below, visit North River Lobster Company (Pier 81 at West 41st Street), a floating lobster shack now open for the season. American Cuisine
10 Downing Street - West Village
The health-conscious menu features seasonal salads, vibrant flavors, and healthy crackers that are served in place of the traditional bread and butter.
Pizza
1426 Third Avenue - Upper East Side A surf-themed pizza restaurant offering a variety of pies with veggie toppings that will satisfy your cravings while keeping your beach body in check. French Cuisine
218 Bowery - Nolita
A French-themed eatery that presents the cuisine accessibly, without any pretension. Beautifully plated food and simple dishes complement the industrial vibe of the decor.
Italian Cuisine
SIXTY SOHO Hotel (60 Thompson Street) - SoHo Offers coastal Italian cuisine where modern meets traditional and is helmed by a Hearth Restaurant alum. New American Cuisine
The Whitney Museum (99 Gansevoort Street) - Meatpacking District
The new location is adjacent to the High Line and is one of the most anticipated openings of the year with a menu inspired by the museum.
EVENTS:
May 27 The South American Wine & Spirits TastingCity Winery (155 Varick Street) Full Circle Wine Solutions, Inc. is hosting the first-ever South American Wine & Spirits Tasting, the largest showcase of wines & spirits from the region. May 27 through 30 New Taste of the Upper West Side8th annual celebration of prominent chefs of the UWS, supporting the maintenance of Theodore Roosevelt Park. May 28 Brooklyn Uncorked26 Bridge (26 Bridge Street - Brooklyn) Sip wine from award-winning New York state wineries and nibble on delicious offerings from some of the most celebrated restaurants in Brooklyn and Manhattan. T hrough May 28 Madison Square Eats
ON THE RADAR:
June 1 Taste of Times Square46th Street from Broadway to 9th Avenue Annual outdoor food and music festival.  June 2 Hudson Square Music & Wine FestivalCity Winery (155 Varick Street) A fun, free, after-work backyard party held every Tuesday evening from June 2nd through August 11th. June 10 Taste of SummerBethesda Terrace - Central Park Our city's renowned chefs will serve their finest cuisine, amidst the iconic setting of the Bethesda Terrace, with music from one the city's best DJs. Proceeds benefit the restoration and maintenance of Central Park.June 13 & 14 Big Apple BBQMadison Square Park
13th annual event celebrates a long standing culinary and music tradition with live performances from emerging and established rock, blues, and soul artists.
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SPECIAL FEATURE: Stay Local on Memorial Day Weekend
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EVENTS:
The Intrepid (45th Street & 12th Avenue)
Outdoor movie series begins tonight with Top Gun... a perfect show for Memorial Day weekend.
Starts at 87th Street & Third Avenue in Manhattan
148 year old parade starts at 11am in Manhattan.
In its 26th year, it is the city's celebration of the sea services. Nearly 1,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen are participating this year. Visit the website for full calendar. Don't miss ship tours, as well as Monday's U.S. Navy Flyover & Intrepid Memorial Day Commemoration. PAY TRIBUTE TO VETERANS:
One Intrepid Square (12th Avenue & 46th Street)
Located right on the Hudson River, The USS Intrepid is a National Historic Landmark. It was one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. Take a guided tour, an audio tour, or just walk around on your own to experience the history. Check the website for special events going on this weekend.
170 Central Park West (76th & 77th St)
Among many exhibitions to soak in, the New York & The Nation exhibit is fitting for the weekend. The viewing explores the story of New York and America.
The Memorial Wall features 83 letters sent home from Vietnam, the Walk of Honor has all of the names of those killed in Vietnam, and at the center is the beautiful Reflecting Fountain.
The East Coast Memorial, located at the southern end of Battery Park, honors the 4,601 missing American servicemen who lost their lives in the Atlantic Ocean while engaged in combat during World War II. The New York Korean War Veterans Memorial, north of Castle Clinton, honors military personnel who served in the Korean Conflict. There are many other monuments to view while on your way.
SPEND THE DAY OUTDOORS:
Enjoy the outdoors... visit a recent snapshot for biking tours and resources.
Go for a walk with Shorewalkers
'See New York at 3 miles per hour'... escorted walks focus on parks, waterways, bridges, iconic buildings and historical sights. GO TO THE BEACH... here are my top 3 nearby ocean escapes.
- Brighton Beach - Brooklyn
A hidden treasure among New Yorkers. Right next to Coney Island, take the B or Q to the Brighton Beach stop. Mom-and-pop shops with Russian eateries on the boardwalk. - Long Beach - Long Island
Hop on the Long Island Railroad and get off at the Long Beach stop (the last stop). It's just a 5-minute walk to get you right on the sand. There is a fee to get onto the beach, but it's worth it to be away from larger crowds and have a pleasant day. - Ocean Beach - Fire Island
Appreciate a laid back town with bicycles, stunning sunsets and easy access to the beach. It's a longer trek to get there, but you can take the Long Island Railroad to Bayshore, then take the ferry to Fire Island.
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