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Norma's Weekly Member Snapshot:  Much Ado About Dad
This week, the events of summer continue to rev up with plenty of options for eating, drinking, exercising and of course all the outdoor live music and entertainment options. My Weekly Snapshot includes my favorite summer events for the weeks ahead.
Next weekend is Father's Day... there are lots of ideas to celebrate Dad... whether he's a foodie, a sports buff, or just prefers to relax, visit my Special Feature for top ideas for the perfect gift and to plan the best day together.
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.
Through June 12 Daybreaker Week
Various Locations
A week-long festival of morning experiences with DJs and music to support social and environmental causes. 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 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 13 & 14 American Crafts Festival
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
380 craft displays selected from every region of the United States. Continuous entertainment and craft demonstrations.
Through June 14 Northside Festival Multiple Locations in Brooklyn 400 bands, 150 speakers and 50 films spread over seven days.
Orchard 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.
Various Locations Free dance and fitness classes from two dozen studios.
Through June 20 Drifting in Daylight
Central 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. 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.
June 25 through 28 Fashion Week Brooklyn
Various LocationsVisit the website for the schedule, including Denim Day on the 25th. 
July 12 Bastille Day
60th Street between Lexington & 5th Avenue
This annual street fair is presented by the French Institute Alliance. From crepes to formage, you'll enjoy an afternoon sampling wonderful food, sipping French wines, and listening to great music. A summer fete with something for everyone.
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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. ACQUAVELLA GALLERIES (18 East 79th Street)
Jacob El Hanani Drawings
Through June 12El Hanani's highly detailed drawings utilize the tradition of micrography.
 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. DOMINIQUE LEVY GALLERY(909 Madison Avenue)
Through June 13
Exhibit of the illustrious artist, Alexander Calder. 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.
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)
Through June 14
Not to be confused with the movie by the same name, the theme of the photographic exhibit is Eros and Thanatos, the intertwined concepts of life force and death.THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN Jenny Holzer Projections for FRIDA KAHLO: Art, Garden, Life Through June 13Jenny Holzer, a favorite artist of mine, will channel Frida's exhibit with her light projections.
PAUL KASMIN GALLERY (293 Tenth Avenue) Tina Barney Through June 20 Works of Tina Barney, Scott Burton, and Brancusi on display. ONGOING EXHIBITS:
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.
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. THE FRICK COLLECTION (10 East 71st Street) Leighton's Flaming JuneThrough September 6 British artist Frederic Leighton's paintings are on exhibition.
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. |
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Revolution of the Eye:
Modern Art and the Birth of American Television
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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.
MADISON SQUARE PARK Teresita FernándezThrough Winter 500 feet of sprawling sculptures made of golden canopies suspended above the park's pathway. An eye-catching exhibit.
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)
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 16
Van Gogh's breathtaking exhibit.
MUSEUM OF ARTS & DESIGN (2 Columbus Circle)
Through September 20
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)
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.
PARK AVENUE ARMORY (643 Park Avenue)
Through August 2
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! PHILLIPS (450 Park Avenue) Brigitte Lacombe: Complicities June 15 through July 6 French photographer Brigitte Lacombe has her first solo exhibition specializing in portraits. RANDALL'S ISLAND
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.
ROBIN RICE GALLERY (325 West 11th Street)
June 24 Summertime Salon
Annual photographic exhibition featuring the works of the gallery artists as well as a few newcomers. Through September 6th.
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CURTAIN UP
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The Lambs Club (132 West 44th Street) Live jazz from new and up and coming performers... this Wednesday is Julia Haltigan.
June 12 Sunset on the Hudson
Hudson River Park Pier 45 (At Christopher Street)
Free live music every Friday this summer by local artists.
June 12 Cheyenne Jackson
The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street)
Critically acclaimed Broadway star will perform in an exciting concert.
Through June 13 Michele Lee54 Below (254 West 54th Street) Perhaps best known for Knots Landing, Ms. Lee's new concert spotlights the music of the legendary Cy Coleman. Through June 13 Joan of Arc at the Stake Avery Fisher Hall (10 Lincoln Center Plaza) Marion Cotillard performs with the New York Philharmonic. 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.  Through June 13 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 13 Edith Piaf: An All-Star Celebration 54 Below (254 West 54th Street) Come hear Piaf's greatest hits sung by various performers. June 13 & 14 Bargemusic Festival Fulton Ferry Landing near the Brooklyn Bridge Free classical music concerts all summer. This weekend features the music of Beethoven and Dvorak. Through June 14 Women of the World Festival Apollo 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 14 & 21 Red Hook Jazz Festival
19 President Street - Brooklyn
The festival supports great musicians of jazz. June 14 through 21 KulturfestNYCVarious Locations The first-ever international festival of Jewish performing arts, celebrating the global impact of Jewish culture. Check the schedule for incredible theatre, music, dance, film, cuisine, street performances, family programs, panels, and lectures. 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 34th Annual Bloomsday on Broadway
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway)
Concert celebrates life, love, and language in the featured selection of James Joyce's Ulysses.
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Washington Square Music Festival
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June 16 Washington Square Music Festival
The Great Lawn - Central Park
Another one 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.
June 18 Summer in the Square
Union Square
More free music Thursday nights through August 13th. 
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 19 Third Eye Blind Hudson River Park Pier 97 (at 55th Street) Hudson River Park partners with Live Nation presents this waterfront ticketed show. Get your tickets, limited availability. Through June 21 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater David H. Koch Theatre (20 Lincoln Center Plaza)
Limited engagement of 15 performances by both established and young dancers, along with the most noted choreographers. Check the website for additional performances, like The Royal Ballet at the Joyce Theatre June 23rd through 28th. Through June 22 Chelsea Music Festival Various 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. Through June 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. Through August 12 Celebrate Brooklyn Prospect Park Bandshell Free concerts all summer.
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 Act of GodThrough August 2 Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street) Emmy and Golden Globe winner, Jim Parsons, stars in the 90-minute comedy in which God and his devoted angels answer some of the deepest questions of mankind.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 (now a Tony Award Winner) stars in an electrifying performance as Queen Elizabeth.... 12 prime ministers, only 1 Queen!
Through January 3, 2016 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)
Now a Tony Award Winning play! 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.
Fish in the Dark
Through July 18
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 replaced Larry for the remainder of the show's run. 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.Fun HomeThrough January 3, 2016 Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street) Performance brings the actors and audience within close proximity. A Tony Award Winning play depicting the theme of seeing your parents through adult eyes.  GigiThrough June 21 Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street) Tony Awarded musical returns to Broadway starring Vanessa Hudgens. Guards at the TajThrough June 28 Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street) An Atlantic Theater production directed by Tony nominee Amy Morton. The play stars Tony-nominated actors Omar Metwally and Arian Moayed.
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 Tony Award Winner Kelli O'Hara.
Of Good StockThrough 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 now, 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 December 6
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 FestivalThrough June 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. PreludesLincoln Center Theater (150 West 65th Street) A musical fantasia set in the mind of a Russian composer as he attempts to overcome his writers block and return to composing. Now in previews, opens June 15th through July 19th. 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 this Tony Award Winning play. The Visit Through June 14 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 21 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. 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 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 28 The Royal BalletThe Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue) The first New York appearance of the Royal Ballet.  June 23 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. Through July 11th. June 24 Madison Square Park Oval Lawn Series
Madison Square Park
Free live music every Wednesday night through July 29th.
June 27 Maxi Priest
Rumsey Playfield
Free concert as part of Central Park's SummerStage.
MoMA PS1 (Long Island City)
Warm Up is experimental live music, DJs and dancing in the outdoor courtyard of MoMA PS1 in Queens... Saturdays through September 5th.
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.
June 30 Rock Photography and Wine Pairing
City Winery (155 Varick Street)
Join world-renowned Rock & Roll photographer Bob Gruen and award-winning sommelier Jean-Luc Le Dű for a journey of music history through photography, each photo paired with hand-selected wine.
July 1 Barenaked Ladies
Hudson River Park Pier 97 (at 55th Street)
Hudson River Park partners with Live Nation presents this waterfront ticketed show. Special guest Violent Femmes.
July 2 MoMA Nights
Museum of Modern Art (11 West 53rd Street) - Sculpture Garden
The perfect respite... listen to jazz and classical music in the museum's exquisite sculpture garden. Thursdays in July & August.
July 2 through 6 Summertime Classics
Avery Fisher Hall (10 Lincoln Center Plaza)
Experience the New York Philharmonic with a distinct summertime flair and colorful commentary of conductor and host Bramwell Tovey. July 4th through 6th will be a Star Spangled Celebration to celebrate our nation's birth.
July 6 Lincoln Center Festival Lincoln Center Performances to wow and delight... music, dance, art. Through August 2nd.
July 6 through 11 Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton Avery Fisher Hall (10 Lincoln Center Plaza) Danny Elfman's music from the films of Tim Burton will be presented with a full orchestra and choir. July 7 through 27 The New York Musical Theatre Festival Various Locations The festival provides a platform to introduce new shows and new perspective into the world of musical theater. Visit the website for tickets.  July 9 Broadway at Bryant Park Bryant Park Broadway's biggest hits are sung by many top performers each Thursday. Performances will be announced soon. July 11 National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America
Carnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue)
Annual summer concert bringing together the brightest young players from across the country - the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America. Performance marks the beginning of an international tour to cities across China.
July 11 4 Knots Music Festival Hudson River Park Pier 84 (at 44th Street) Listen to renowned and emerging artists at this annual festival.
July 13 Hamilton
Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street)
A show stopper that got its start at the Public Theater earlier this year. An inventive musical about the young immigrant who changed America... Alexander Hamilton. Previews begin July 13th, opens August 6th.
July 14 Bastille Day Tribute to Edith Piaf
Cafe Wha? (115 Macdougal Street)
A special Bastille Day show, featuring French singer Yael Dray and Argentinian guitarist Gabriel Hermida, paying tribute to France's national diva.
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Lowdown Hudson Music Fest
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July 14 & 15 Lowdown Hudson Music Fest
Brookfield Place New York - 230 Vesey Street
Blues legends come together at Brookfield Place to entertain during this festival.
July 17 Idina Menzel Jones Beach One of my absolute favorite performers will be performing for one night only. Her talent goes well beyond her Disney song and I will definitely be purchasing tickets!
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FOR THE FOODIE
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 Daily Seaport SmorgasburgSeaport District along Fulton Street Smorgasburg market includes eight food vendors and a bar open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, and drinks. Vendors include Pizza Moto, Ramen Burger, and Red Hook Lobster Pound. 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. 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.  June 15 Fourth Annual Spirits of New York
McCarren Hotel Rooftop Lounge - 160 North 12th Street, Brooklyn Sip local artisanal spirits while supporting Slow Foods New York City.
June 16 Hudson Square Music & Wine FestivalCity Winery (155 Varick Street) A fun, free, after-work backyard party held every Tuesday evening through August 11th. June 17 City Harvest's Summer in the CityMetropolitan Pavilion (125 West 18th Street) Over 45 New York City restaurants, chefs and mixologists... food tasting and cocktail party. Visit the website for the list of participating restaurants.
ON THE RADAR:
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.June 25 through 27 La Nuit en Rosé New YorkHornblower Infinity Yacht Wonderful events on a luxurious yacht on the Hudson River. 5 events, more than 100 rosé wines and Champagne, a VIP lounge with local chefs and restaurants, DJs, entertainers, and dancing.  July 1 Taste of the TerminalGrand Central - Vanderbilt Hall Free tastings from selected shops and restaurants, plus special offers and live music. Wednesdays throughout July. July 13 through 19 French Restaurant Week Celebrate Bastille Day's weekend festival while dining in some of the city's finest restaurants where many prix fixe menus are offered. I'll highlight top picks later this month.
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SPECIAL FEATURE: Much Ado About Dad
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Yankees Stadium
Fill up on gourmet franks and cheer on the Bronx Bombers.
The New York Mutuals play with 1864 rules, balls, bats, and uniforms-but no helmets or gloves!
Pier 86 (Hudson River Park at 44th Street)
Step back in time and board a 1943 aircraft carrier, complete with fighter pilots. Tour the ship, learn from the experts, and don't miss the Space Shuttle Pavilion.
170 Central Park West
One of my favorite museums, a history buff's mecca! Historical relics and collections of pieces from military, 9/11, and transportation.
Boerum Place, Brooklyn
The largest museum in the United States devoted to urban public transportation history...take an in-depth look at the subways of NYC.
Times Square (222 West 44th Street) or Chelsea (Pier 60 at 20th Street)
Don your ugly bowling shoes and knock some pins down with dad.
Chelsea Piers23rd Street & Hudson River Park Every sport imaginable from golf to rock climbing... everything you need for a day of activity right on the water.
SPiN
48 East 23rd Street
Book a table... a ping pong table, that is. 17 ping pong courts, a full bar, restaurant, and pro shop.... a unique experience to enjoy with dad.
GRAB A BITE:
Pier 61 on West 23rd Street
Set sail for a brunch or dinner on the water! Gourmet dining, live music, and beautiful views of the skyline. Blue Note Jazz Brunch
131 West 3rd Street Get tickets to a show at one of the most famous jazz spots in the city! Every Sunday, a $35 ticket gets you a live show, brunch, and one drink - one of the best tickets in town! Hill Country Barbeque30 West 26th Street Some of the best BBQ in town... in a cafeteria style hot spot. More BBQ? Try Mighty Quinn's. 132 West 44th Street (6th Avenue & Broadway)
This speakeasy-type restaurant has a delicious and entertaining live jazz brunch each Sunday.
30 Rockefeller Plaza
Spoil him with a prix fixe brunch at this upscale spot for $130 per person... eat a delicious meal while listening to the live jazz of The Ladybugs. Then go up to SixtyFive, the 65th floor rooftop lounge.
375 Greenwich Street
Offering a $29 prix fixe brunch in honor of dad!
Multiple locations Everything you can think of to get the perfect shave.
Brooklyn Brew Shop
Purchase online
How about a Beer Making Kit or membership to their Brew Club? He'll think it's way too good to be true! 200 Fifth Avenue (at 23rd Street) Give him the ultimate of Italy for the foodie, from pastas to olive oils to barbecue tools... check out their gift guide. Guggenheim StoreGuggenheim Museum - 1071 Fifth Avenue Gifts for the art lover.  John Allan'sMultiple locations A true experience... a modern men's club setting able to pamper even the most masculine of men. Get barbered, then relax with a beer and a game of pool with a soundtrack to make him feel like he's at home. Purchase a gift card or a nice shaving set. Other spas for men include Truman's Gentlemen's Groomers and Kiehl's Spa 1851. Paul Smith Multiple Locations
At this men's shop, you can get him anything from a standard tie to formal cufflinks.
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