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Norma's Weekly Member Snapshot:
Al Fresco Cocktails
It's warming up in the city and we can finally enjoy the fresh air without heat lamps or coats. Sipping a refreshing cocktail makes the outdoors even more inviting, and a stunning view adds to the appeal. This week, I've included my top 10 outdoor bars so you can find your perfect oasis. No matter what neighborhood you visit, an outdoor cocktail awaits you as you take in the summer surroundings.
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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.
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.
A celebration of the 40 year history of SNL. The exhibition tells the story of the show through sets, props, video, multimedia presentations, and photographs. Ongoing dates throughout the year. May 30 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
Liberty State Park
In its 8th year, Rosé Garden tickets are still available.. Polo match, champagne bars, food trucks... polo and champagne, how much more civilized can you get? Through May 31 World Science FestivalVarious Locations Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Einstein's Theory of Relativity.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 Met 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.
If you can't attend in person, 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 7 Tour de BrooklynBrooklyn 20 mile bike ride visiting some of Brooklyn's most iconic neighborhoods. Visit a recent Snapshot for the I BIKE NY Special Feature highlighting events, tips, and resources for bikers of all levels.  June 13 The Games! Hudson River Park - Piers 25, 26, 40 Hudson River Park Games - explore new fitness challenges while fundraising for the Park. The park's piers will transform into an Olympic-style day of sports and activities for competitors and spectators. June 14 DayLifeOrchard Street between East Houston and Delancey Streets Summer kickoff party in the Lower East Side combines the best in LES food, fashion, music, games and other activities. Visit the website for participating food and fashion partners. June 18 through 27 NYC Dance WeekVarious Locations Free dance and fitness classes from two dozen studios. 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 20 The Big Quiet - A Meditation in Central ParkRumsey Playfield - Central Park New Yorkers converge for the first Big Quiet... a twenty-minute mass meditation and calm. 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.
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Above & Beyond: Photographs by
Kacper Kowalski
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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 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. ESSEX STREET MARKET (120 Essex Street) 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. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (1071 5th Avenue)
Through June 3
This is the first U.S. museum exhibition of mirror works and drawings by the 90-year old Iranian artist.
THE NATIONAL ARTS CLUB (15 Gramercy Park South)
ARTiculate: The 24th Annual National Arts Club Roundtable Exhibition
Through May 30
This annual exhibition brings together established and emerging artists, offering them an opportunity to share their latest accomplishments with a new audience. THE NEW MUSEUM (235 Bowery) Ideas City
May 28 through 30 A three-day event series celebrating the exchange of ideas and creativity. ROBIN RICE GALLERY (325 West 11th Street) Through May 31 Photographs by Gesi Schilling illustrate the relationship between individual and environment while specifically capturing a Cuban American woman's relationship with the Florida Everglades. WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK Washington Square Outdoor Art ExhibitThrough May 31Local artists showcase their works in this twice annual exhibit.ONGOING EXHIBITS:
El Hanani's highly detailed drawings utilize the tradition of micrography.|
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Nature's Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters
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AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
(Central Park West at 79th Street)
Through August 9
Exhibit uncovers the causes of nature's forces.
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.
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 A major new installation in forged weatherproof steel. Also, head over to the 533 West 19th Street location for Lisa Yuskavage's Exhibit. |
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Alexander Calder: MULTUM IN PARVO
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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 foot gallery includes rare early works by some of the 42 artists on view.
DOMINIQUE LEVY GALLERY(909 Madison Avenue)
Through June 13
Exhibit of the illustrious artist, Alexander Calder.
ELLIS ISLAND
Ongoing
Life-size historic photographs of Ellis Island immigrants are displayed on the south side of Ellis Island.
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.FRANKLIN PARRASCH GALLERY (548 West 22nd Street) Joan Snyder: Sub RosaThrough June 20 The exhibit focuses on the subject of roses and all of their beauty.
Through June 20
A collection of the last paintings and sculptures of the abstract expressionist.
INTREPID SEA, AIR, & SPACE MUSEUM (Pier 86 - 46th Street & 12th Avenue)
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)
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 14
Not 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.
Through 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.
Through August 16
Van Gogh's breathtaking exhibit.
THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM (225 Madison Avenue)
Through June 7
This exhibition focuses on Abraham Lincoln's mastery of language and how his words changed the course of history.
MUSEUM OF ARTS & DESIGN (2 Columbus Circle)
Through September 20
Photo-realistic painter Richard Estes exhibits his works.
Through 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)
Through September 13
An 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. BjörkThrough June 7 Retrospective of her canvas drawings from 20 years ago as a musician and visual artist.
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Scenes for a New Heritage
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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. NEUE GALLERY NEW YORK MUSEUM FOR GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN ART (1048 Fifth Avenue)
Through September 7View the original painting that inspired Helen Mirren's role in her latest movie by the same name.
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)
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. RANDALL'S ISLAND
May 30 through November
Annual summer art exhibitions along the shoreline at Randall's Island Park.
THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM (39 Battery Place)
Ten TopsThrough September 13Focuses on a group of the world's tallest buildings 100 stories and higher. A perfect exhibit for this museum!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.
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)
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 31 Sunday Night Film Club: American Sniper
Crosby Street Hotel (79 Crosby Street)
For $55 per person, enjoy dinner and a movie... 3-course meal followed by a viewing of Academy Award Nominated film, American Sniper, starring Bradley Cooper.
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Open Roads: New Italian Cinema
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Through June 7 Brooklyn Film Festival
Multiple Brooklyn Locations
Over 100 film premieres.
June 4 through 11 Open Roads: New Italian Cinema
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (70 Lincoln Center Plaza)
Festival of contemporary Italian film.
MUSIC & DANCE:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays Jazz Nights
The Lambs Club (132 West 44th Street) Live jazz from new and up and coming performers.
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) One of my favorite performers... last chance to see her at the iconic Cafe Carlyle. 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. Through May 31 NYC Popfest
Various Locations
A 4-day indiepop music festival in New York City. June 1 through 30 Blue Note Jazz Festival Various 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 2 through 12 Alan Cumming Cafe Carlyle (35 East 76th Street)
Actor and singer, Alan Cumming (star of Cabaret and The Good Wife), will electrify the audience with his performances. June 3 Chaka Khan Prospect Park Bandshell Part of Celebrate Brooklyn (through August 12th), free concerts over the bridge. June 5 Sunset on the Hudson Pier 45 (Hudson River Park at Christopher Street)
Free live music every Friday this summer by local artists. June 4 through 6 The Red Hook Fest Red Hook - Brooklyn Live music and dance on the beautiful Brooklyn waterfront. June 5 through 7 The Governors Ball Music Festival Randall's Island Park
Tickets are selling out for this annual 3-day festival. 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. Through June 13 Sleeping Beauty 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.
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.... 12 prime ministers, only 1 Queen!
Through November 29
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.
Churchill
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. Seinfeld buddy Jason Alexander replaces Larry on June 9th! 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. |
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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 play, starring Kelli O'Hara. MacbethThrough June 7 Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street) Classic play performed by the Mobile Shakespeare Unit.  Of Good Stock June 4 through July 26 New York City Center (131 West 55th Street) Alicia Silverstone will soon star in this play about a reunion of three daughters. In previews starting June 4th, opens June 30th, through July 26th. 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.
The Players Theatre Short Play FestivalJune 4 through 21 The 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.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 TempestThrough 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 Jesse Tyler Ferguson. 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 June 14 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 27 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 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 11 through 14 Women of the World FestivalApollo Theater (253 W 125th Street) The WOW festival features performances, talks, mentoring sessions, music, film, and debates that celebrate the talents of women and girls. Performers include Macy Gray. 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, including the Night at the Museums on June 23rd with free admission to 14 museums and cultural institutions in Lower Manhattan.
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 20 Summer SolsticeCathedral of St. John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Ave) A concert that begins in darkness and continues through sunrise. June 20 Happy DaysThe Flea Theater (41 White Street) Tony Shalhoub stars in in Sam Beckett's play. Through July 18th.
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 CenterTickets 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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 May 30 Bon Appetit Grub Crawl
Clinton Hill & Chinatown
Jump from place to place tasting dishes and drinks.
Through May 30 New Taste of the Upper West Side8th annual celebration of prominent chefs of the UWS, supporting the maintenance of Theodore Roosevelt Park.
Pier 15 (South Street Seaport)
An indoor/outdoor 3-day festival celebrating craft beers. Through May 31 Celebrate 75 years of Essex Street Market Essex Street Market (120 Essex Street) Celebrate 75 years of Essex Street Market and Lower East Side History this month. Check the calendar for schedule of events. 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.
 ON THE RADAR:
June 8 Cheftopia: The 30th Annual Chefs' Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels
Rockefeller Center The tribute will honor founding chefs Larry Forgione and Jonathan Waxman. Chefs Forgione and Waxman, along with the other culinary stars, will celebrate by creating dishes inspired by food trends.
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 12 WOW BitesVarious locations Bite-sized TED Talk-style presentations focus on an array of subjects and issues over a delicious meal at restaurants including Red Rooster.
13th annual event celebrates a long standing culinary and music tradition with live performances from emerging and established rock, blues, and soul artists. June 20 Wall Street Spring FestivalWall Street
Benefits the United Nations World Food Programmes global operations. Discover rare vintage wines and savor international tasting menus from Michelin Star Chefs.
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SPECIAL FEATURE: Al Fresco Cocktails
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Midtown East: The Library Hotel - 299 Madison Avenue (at 41st Street)
Rooftop Lounge and Terrace with cityscape views from its wrap-around terrace... Added feature is a glass-enclosed greenhouse.
Upper West Side: 44 West 63rd Street (at Broadway)
A great spot on the Upper West Side after concerts at Lincoln Center. Majestic views of Lincoln Center and Central Park. Garden at David Burke
SoHo: The James New York Hotel - 23 Grand Street (at 6th Avenue)
Grab a small bite and a delicious cocktail while in a majestic setting in the middle of SoHo. Another slice of heaven from David Burke.
La BirreriaFlatiron District: Eataly - 200 5th Avenue (23rd & 24th Streets) After stocking up on Italian specialties, head up to the massive rooftop brewery and restaurant with breathtaking views.
La Piscine
Chelsea: Hôtel Americano - 518 West 27th Street
(10th & 11th Avenues) Located in Chelsea, you'll feel like you're at a resort in Mexico. Terrific décor.
Roof Garden Cafe and Martini Bar
Upper East Side: Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1000 5th Avenue
(at 82nd Street)
Lite fare and cocktails in a breathtaking outdoor setting on the Upper East Side. I enjoy visiting the café after I tour the European sculptures and decorative arts galleria on the floor that houses the entrance to the rooftop.
Upper East Side: The Peninsula Hotel - 700 5th Avenue (at 55th Street)
Rooftop bar with décor reminiscent of Shanghai in the 1930s. Stylishly chic! The Ning Sling is their signature drink.
St. CloudTimes Square: The Knickerbocker Hotel - 6 Times Square (42nd Street & Broadway) A legendary NYC landmark reborn... The Knickerbocker Hotel. Visit this rooftop hot spot with three plush corner Sky Pods overlooking Times Square complemented by an open-air cigar lounge. A a perfect mix of biergarten and speakeasy. Terrace at SixtyFive Midtown West: Rainbow Room - 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor Newly opened lounge and wraparound outdoor terrace at the top of 30 Rock. With panoramic views of Manhattan, it's classic New York with a modern twist. Try the Vote for Pedro cocktail or a classic Manhattan. Upstairs at the KimberlyMidtown East: The Kimberly Hotel - 145 East 50th Street (Lexington & 3rd Avenues) Located on the 30th floor of The Kimberly Hotel, sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and twinkles at night to set the mood. The drinks are superb.
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