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Norma's Weekly Member Snapshot:
While a lot of NYC is tall buildings and concrete, the city offers a wide array of outdoor activities to take advantage of in the summer months.
This week's Special Feature includes options so you can stay fit with the NYC skyline as your backdrop. Get ready to...
Explore Central Park. Set sail on the Hudson River. Improve your tennis game.
Norma Knows New York City
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 GENERAL EVENTS |
Now Open Bryant Park Outdoor Activities Bryant Park There is so much to do during the summer in Bryant Park - from outdoor dance and exercise classes to a live piano player... check the calendar for the full schedule.
Saturdays Hester Street Fair 
Corner of Hester & Essex Streets
One of the best street fairs opens for the season! A collection of NYC's best vendors, from the finest foods to vintage clothing to jewelry and home goods. Open Saturdays through October.
Saturdays & Sundays Smorgasburg
Brooklyn
Saturdays at East River State Park, Sundays in Prospect Park
Artisanal outdoor market featuring over 100 food vendors.
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.
June 11 & 12 American Crafts FestivalLincoln Center for the Performing Arts
380 craft displays selected from every region of the United States. Continuous entertainment and craft demonstrations. |
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Jazz Age Lawn Party
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Governor's Island
An annual prohibition-era soiree (How very Gatsby!). The quintessential outdoor celebration of the jazz age. Also August 13 & 14.
Through June 12 Northside Festival
Multiple Locations in Brooklyn
400 bands, 150 speakers and 50 films spread over seven days.
Through October 31
Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 Fifth Avenue)
The perfect time to visit the Met's Roof Garden; beautiful view and delicious drinks and now Cornelia Parke's PsychoBarn.
ON THE RADAR:
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
Times Square
A full day of outdoor classes to nurture yourself and stay centered.
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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.
CLOSING SOON:
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Munch and Expressionism
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NEUE GALERIE NEW YORK MUSEUM FOR GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN ART (1048 Fifth Avenue)
Munch and Expressionism Through June 13 Exhibit focuses on Edward Munch's influence on his German colleagues.
June 14
New York's biggest block party. All museums from 82nd to 105th are free and open to the public... with no cars in sight!
Through August 14 The exhibit takes visitors on a tour of the human body.
Ongoing
View the cast of a 122-foot-long dinosaur. This species is so new that it has not yet been formally named by the paleontologists who discovered it!
CENTER FOR ITALIAN MODERN ART (421 Broome Street)Giorgio Morandi
Through June 25
Dedicated to one of the best known Italian artists of the 20th century, the exhibit focuses on his rarely seen 1930s works.
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Pixar: The Design of Story
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COOPER HEWITT (2 East 91st Street)
Through August 7
Pixar fans will enjoy this exhibit, tracing the creation of the rarely seen sketches, paintings, and sculptures of Pixar's characters.
DISCOVERY TIMES SQUARE
(226 West 44th Street)
Through September 5
With all of the craze about Star Wars, it's the perfect time to see the exhibit of memorable costumes from this iconic film series
Ongoing
Life-size historic photographs of Ellis Island immigrants are displayed on the south side of Ellis Island.
Ongoing
Tells the story of immigration to America before the processing station opened.
INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
(Pier 86 - West 46th Street & 12th Avenue)
On the Line: Intrepid and the Vietnam War
Now open
A major exhibition exploring the events and impact of the Vietnam War through the lens of the Intrepid.
Isaac Mizrahi: An Unruly History
Through August 7
The first museum survey devoted to the American designer who makes clothing, hosted a television show, and performed his own cabaret act.
THE MET BREUER (Madison Avenue & 75th Street)
Unfinished: Thoughts Left Visible
Through September 4 197 works from the Renaissance to the present. The exhibition examines a subject critical to artistic practice: the question of when a work of art is finished.
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Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology
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METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)
Through September 18
Completed when he was just twenty-three years old, this piece has long been recognized as the artist's first mature work, his first masterpiece.
Through July 10 An ongoing exhibition series featuring some of the world's greatest collections of medieval manuscripts, printed books and bindings, literary manuscripts, private letters and correspondence, and original music.
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (11 West 53rd Street)
Edgar Degas: A Strange New BeautyThrough July 24The exhibition includes approximately 120 rarely seen monotypes, 60 related paintings, drawings, pastels, sketchbooks, and prints-that show Degas at his most modern.
 Nan Goldin: The Ballad of Sexual DependencyJune 11 through February 12 Almost 700 snapshot-like portraits sequenced against an evocative music soundtrack, the exhibit is formed out of the artist's own experiences. NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY (170 Central Park West) The Art and Whimsy of Mo Willems
Through September 25
Brings together original art, sketches, and inspirational drawings from Willem's most popular series (Sesame Street) and stand-alone classics.
RANDALL'S ISLAND PARK
FLOW.16
Through November
Annual summer art exhibitions, aimed at fostering appreciation of the shoreline through artistic expression.
SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS
(128 East 63rd Street)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
For those that have a talent for sketching, stop by Tuesday or Thursday evenings for sketch night and see the latest exhibit.
WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART (99 Gansevoort Street)
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CURTAIN UP
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 FILM:
Crosby Street Hotel (79 Crosby Street)
For $55 per person, enjoy dinner and a movie. A 3-course meal is followed by a viewing of this movie starring Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Ralph Fiennes, Scarlett Johansson and Tilda Swinton.
MUSIC & DANCE:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays Jazz Nights The Lambs Club (132 West 44th Street) Live jazz from new and up and coming performers. |
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New York Philharmonic
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Spring Season
New York Philharmonic
Avery Fisher Hall
(10 Lincoln Center Plaza)
Visit the schedule for upcoming concerts through the remainder of the season.
June 10 through 18 Chelsea Music Festival
100 artists from around the world gather in the eclectic neighborhood of Chelsea to celebrate "Gravity 350" in honor of Newton's enlightening encounter with a falling apple 350 years ago.
Through June 11 New York Philharmonic Biennial
Visit the website for upcoming performances. From Oscar Wilde in opera to Shared Madness in Williamsburg, from electroacoustic music to a marimba concerto... new music and the city.
June 14 Washington Square Music Festival
Washington Square Park
Live music in the park from Classical to Jazz. Also June 14th, 21st, and 28th.
June 15 & 16 Hudson River Dance Festival
Hudson River Park - Pier 63
A celebration of Modern Dance.
June 15 & 16 New York Philharmonic in the Park
The Great Lawn - Central Park
One of my favorite summer events. Pack a picnic and head to the Great Lawn for a night of music under the stars.  June 16 Summer in the Square
Union Square
Free music Thursday nights through August 11th.
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 21st with free admission to 14 museums and cultural institutions in Lower Manhattan.
Through June 16 LIVE from the NYPL
New York Public Library (11 West 40th Street)
Annual Spring Speaker Series... check out the calendar.
Through June 21 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
David H. Koch Theatre (20 Lincoln Center Plaza)
The weeks of performance kick off with The Ailey Spirit Gala
benefit, a one-night-only performance featuring Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, and AileyCamp. Check the schedule for performances.
Through June 30 Blue Note Jazz Festival
Various Locations
Festival showcases over 150 premier artists at more than 15 venues throughout the city. Visit their website to find your favorite artist. Some highlights include Al Jarreau and the Music of Edith Piaf.
Through August 31 Summerstage
Central Park
Opens for the summer season... free concerts all summer. Check the schedule for upcoming performances.
THEATER:
 An Act of God
Through September 4
Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street)
Last year starred Jim Parsons and this year will be even better when it stars Sean Hayes! Hayes (as God himself) reveals the mysteries of the Bible and answers the questions that have plagued mankind since the beginning of time. Now in previews, opens June 6th through September 4th.
American Psycho
Through September 25
Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street)
American Psycho returns to Broadway as a musical... a carnal carnival of song and dance.
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Palace Theater (1564 Broadway)
American Stage debut of the story about a young artist who discovers life and love after returning from the war.
Through January 8, 2017
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.
Bright Star
Through October 9
Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street)
I have followed Steve Martin's career as an actor and banjo player for many years. I'm delighted that he has expanded his talents as the songwriter of this musical (with Edie Brickell's talents at work also). As he said in an interview, he wanted to create music that would be an anthem to optimism, writing songs that would bring joy to the audience.
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The Color Purple
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The Color Purple
Through October 2
Bernard B Jacobs Theatre
(242 West 45th Street)
Through September 4
Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street)
A Tony Award Winning play! The lead actor is brilliant; the set design is mesmerizing. The story unfolds with a mathematically precocious adolescent with behavioral problems uncovering truths and secrets. Daddy Long LegsThrough January 8, 2017 Davenport Theatre (354 West 45th Street)
An upbeat musical that tells the tale of an orphan and her anonymous benefactor.
Eclipsed
Through June 19
John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street)
After a limited run at The Public Theater, this show starring Academy Award Winner Lupita Nyong'o, hits Broadway! |
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The Father
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The Father
Through June 12
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street)
The infamous Frank Langella stars in Florian Zeller's new play. I've been mesmerized by him since his role as Dracula.
Fiddler on the Roof
Through December 31
Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway)
The acclaimed show returns to Broadway.
Through August 21
The amazing story of how Peter became Pan.
Through October 9 Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street) Performance brings the actors and audience within close proximity. Tony Award Winning play about seeing your parents through adult eyes.
HamiltonThrough September 4 Lincoln Center Theater (150 West 65th Street) The revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's play, starring Daniel Dae Kim of the TV shows Lost and Hawaii Five-0.Long Day's Journey into NightThrough June 26 American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street) The tale of an ordinary summer's day with extraordinary consequences... stars the incredible Jessica Lange, who wows in American Horror Story. Plus Gabriel Byrne and Michael Shannon!
Through January 1, 2017
Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway)
High-energy performance about Emilio and Gloria Estefan.
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Paramour
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ParamourThrough February 19, 2017 Lyric Theatre (213 West 42nd Street) Set in the world of Golden Age Hollywood, Cirque du Soleil makes its Broadway debut! Now in previews, opens May 25th through February 19th.
Ruthless
Through September 10
St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street)
Called "the mother of all musicals," I've seen it and can attest... it's a hilarious show starring 10-year old Tori Murray.
School of RockThrough February 5, 2017 I'm a fan of Andrew Lloyd Weber and I'm sure there will no exception to the quality of his newest musical based on the film starring Jack Black. Shakespeare in the Park: The Taming of the Shrew
Through June 26
The Delacorte Theater (81 Central Park)
It's worth standing in line for the free performances of Shakespeare's classic tale in a magical setting.
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Through October 9
Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street)
Six-time award winner Audra McDonald returns to Broadway. Note: Audra McDonald will not appear in performances from June 19th through September 12th.
Tuck Everlasting The Musical
Through January 1 Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) If you could live forever, would you? Take a journey you'll never forget in this new musical about love, family, and living life to the fullest!
Waitress
Through January 1, 2017
Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street)
Based on the 2007 film, Tony Award Winner Jessie Mueller stars in this new musical with music by Sara Bareilles.
ON THE RADAR:
June 18 Summer Solstice
Cathedral of St. John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Ave)
A concert that begins in darkness and continues through sunrise.
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.
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Midsummer Night Swing
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June 21 through July 19
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 22 Metropolitan Opera in the Park
Central Park Summerstage
Another 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 26 Sondheim Unplugged
54 Below (254 West 54th Street)
Annual event features some of Broadway and cabaret's most dynamic voices, accompanied by piano only, honoring the work of Broadway's master composer.
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FOR THE FOODIE
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June 11 & 12
Madison Square Park
14th annual event celebrates a long standing culinary and music tradition with live performances from emerging and established rock, blues, and soul artists.
June 15 City Harvest's Summer in the City
IAC HQ (555 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
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SPECIAL FEATURE: AL FRESCO FITNESS
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'See New York at 3 miles per hour'... Sign up for an escorted walk focused on parks, waterways, bridges, iconic buildings and historical sights.
Central Park Locations
Learn the story of the Park's history, design, and ecology and get an insider's look. All tours are free.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, BBP's sustainable design, and how the Park came to life.
BIKE: EXPLORE ON WHEELS
Visit a recent Special Feature for a full list of biking tips and references.
VOLLEYBALL: PRACTICE YOUR SPIKE
Pier 25 (at North Moore Street)
Three regulation-size beach volleyball courts with lounge chairs for spectators.
GOLF: TEE UP
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Chelsea Piers
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Hudson River Park Pier 59 (At 18th Street)
Manhattan's only multi-tiered, year-round outdoor driving range.
Hudson River Park Pier 25 (at N. Moore Street)
3,000 square foot, 18-hole professional grade miniature golf course.
TENNIS: PERFECT YOUR BACKHAND
Mid-park at around 93rd Street
Single play tickets, permits, and lessons available. |
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Hudson River Pier
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Hudson River Park at West Houston Street
Three tennis courts available on a first come, first served basis.
Riverside Park near 96th Street
Pay for a single play, get a NYC permit, or play first come, first served.
Sutton East Tennis Club
59th Street & York Avenue
Reserve court by the hour, get a seasonal pass, or sign up for one of their clinics.
HORSEBACK RIDING: LEARN TO GALLOP Pelham Bay Park - The Bronx Riding is available for all levels of experience and interest.
Various Locations Lululemon joins forces with Hudson River Park. Classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Check out Shape Up NYC for more outdoor classes this summer across the city. |
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Summer in the Square
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The RiseVarious Locations Early morning group workouts... all free, including a Boot Camp in Bryant Park. Union Square Free Thursday fitness classes all summer from the hottest neighborhood gyms and studios.
GET FIT: ON WATER
Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 2
Free walk-up kayaking.
Various Locations
All-volunteer nonprofit organization providing free public access to the harbor through public kayaking.
Sailboat charters and sailing lessons for all skill levels.
YOGA: BREATHE DEEP
Returning for its 13th season! Classes on Tuesday morning and Thursday evening, presented by Athleta. |
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Central Park Yoga
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Central ParkBy Sheep Meadow inside Central Park Re-connect to nature in the city with Vinyasa Yoga in Central Park. Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm. Pilates and other workouts also available throughout the summer.
Various Locations
It's not just for kids... it's the latest fitness craze.
Hudson River Park Pier 40 (at West Houston Street)
Fly through the air with the greatest of ease... and work out your arms in the process. It's fun, exciting, and a little bit scary! You can also try a Trampoline class at the same location.
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