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Canoe
within Our NYC Parks for FREE!!!!!
That's right! These parks alongside the Urban Park Rangers will have
opportunities for folks to canoe. These Free Events are open to the
public. So why not partake in this fun chance to enjoy the outdoors
within New York City?
The
Theatre Of The Riverside Church Presents:
8th Annual New York Family Arts Festival
In Celebration Of Cultural Diversity And Family Saturday, June 2 - Saturday, June 30
The Theatre of The Riverside Church is presenting its Annual New York Family
Arts Festival, a month-long festival of interactive multicultural activities
for families to enjoy at The Theatre of The Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave.
(between 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights.
Summer Solstice Celebration
at Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City
Thursday, June 21, 2007
5:00 pm – Sunset (rain or shine)
FREE
Bring your friends and family to Socrates Sculpture Park's 6th annual Solstice event to welcome the summer and celebrate the longest day of the year!
Be creative in special solstice artmaking workshops with artists from Materials for the Arts, The Noguchi Museum, The Queens Museum of Art, and Socrates Sculpture Park; listen to live salsa music by JoJo and The Latin All Stars and traditional music of indigenous tribes from the Andes by Yarina; have fun with Free Style Arts Association; get your face painted by Agostino Arts and Transformation! Face Painting; participate in a special solstice ritual performed by Urban Shaman Mama Donna; enjoy summer music from solstice DJ Jonny Fego; sample foods from local restaurants, have a picnic and enjoy the view as the sun sets over the Manhattan skyline!
Mind Over Madness Yoga - This fest invites all Yoga enthusiasts
of all levels to participate.
7:00 am - 8:00 am
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Creativity at the Crossroads -
Performances by musical pros playing jazz, swing, classical
and Latin rhythms presented by the Times Square Alliance and
Local 802.
12:00 pm - sunset
Dancing at the Crossroads -
Times Square Alliance in association with Dancers Responding
to AIDS presents a free performance featuring a host of local,
international and student dance companies performing some
of the best dance that NYC has to offer - in the heart of
Times Square!
4:30 pm - dusk
Time Square Alliance in association with Dancers
Responding to AIDS presents a free performance featuring some of the best dance
that NYC has to offer - in the heart of Times Square!
Annual
Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, Brooklyn
June 23, 2007 beginning at 2:00 pm
Takes place from Surf Ave from 17th Avenue to W. 8th Street @ Coney
Island
You can learn about registering for this parade by visiting the official
Coney Island website and obtaining more details. Mind you,
this parade is followed by the Mermaid Parade Ball which is a
ticketed item offering tickets from $10 to $50 (VIP)
The
Mermaid Parade Ball - The Annual Mermaid Parade Ball is the perfect
way to chill out after the parade. Join them for the air-conditioned
splendor of club Velocity, located in the historic Henderson's Building,
for a beautiful evening of Mermaid Parade afterglow.
5-11 pm at Velocity, 3015
Stillwell Ave. (opposite Nathan's),
Tickets $10, VIPS $50 http://www.mermaidparadeball.com
BRONX
WEEK ‘07 STRONG-ARMS: THE COMPETITION
‘BronxBoro’ Arm Wrestling Championships is featured event! Sunday, June 24, 2007
Spectators are invited to watch or compete for Bronx Week’s
strongest arm, as Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Jr.
and The Bronx Tourism Council present the 24th Annual 'BronxBoro’ Golden
Arm Wrestling Championships for beginners and amateurs.
Rumble
on the River at Pier 84 (44th Street)
Thursday June 21
at 7:00 pm
(rain date: June 22)
Thursday June 26
at 7:00 pm
(rain date: June 27)
Here's a newly recurring event which should interest
alot of New Yorkers! Amateur Boxing takes form underneath
the Setting Sun. See who's got the best dukes and jabs!
Brought forth by the Church Street Boxing Gym!
Learn more about this year's Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender
Pride Celebrations taking place in NYC as tens of thousands if
not hundreds of thousands of folks from near and far come to
our city to take part in related celebrations, marches and more.
Introducing this newly added page featuring upcoming Summer Events
for the 2005 season. There'll be Concerts, Activities and Performances
for the little ones (yes we're referring to the kids) and Art in
the Park. So amongst the many things to do and enjoy this Summer
Madison Square Park is sure to not be left out on the fun. So come
on down and join in! Won't ya'?
Hudson River
Park Events and Film Festival for 2007
Oh yeah!!! You know it's almost Summer when all those wonderful activities
are taking root and sprouting for all to enjoy at the West Side's Hudson
River Park along where? Well the Hudson River Silly! Oh, there'll be
so much to enjoy! From dancing and concerts to films, fishing, barbecues
and even a fireworks display! That's just the way we like it and so will
you!!!
The Great Bard comes to life in Manhattan as performances are
presented here and there. From Inwood Hill Park in Upper Manhattan,
to Central Park and beyond. There's plenty for all to enjoy!
So take a look at what'll be happening:
Mondays
at Sunset on Bryant Park - Bryant Park 2007 Film Festival
42nd Street and 6th Avenue
The Bryant Park Film Festival begins in June and continues every Monday
night through August. Join in and enjoy this outdoor venue wherein you
can lay atop the lawn and take in a classic movie. This year's Film Fest
begins with 'The Way We Were' starring those two legends, Robert Redford
and Barbra Streisand.
Movies begin at dusk, and Tuesdays are rain dates.
Quick
Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning in Readington, NJ
July 27, 28 & 29 in 2007
Take part in the spectacle to end all others wherein years past
millions of folks have witnesses the launching of balloon after
balloon into the expansive skies of New Jersey. For over 22 years
this festival has wowed spectactors with its tons and tons of balloons
on a 250-acre site. Taking place in Readington, New Jersey you're
bound to ooh and aah as these masters of the sky take one and all's
breaths away.
This festival will take place over a 3 day span and last year featured
such balloon shapes as the Quick Chek Eagle, Pepsi Super Can, Energizer
Bunny, the Benihana and many others. Of course one can only believe
that this year's shapes and sizes will be a treat for all.
So if you're ready to be awed and want an escape that'll thrill
you then visit this page
put up by New Yorkled.
Free/Cheap
Concerts for Spring & Summer
New
Yorkled's own compilation of all those great free/cheap concerts
in New York City.
From Chelsea Piers to the South Street Seaport, from various locations
in Central Park to up and down the avenue here and there, from the
Bronx to Brooklyn there's so much in the way of musical offerings
which go on every year in NYC.
As in years past there'll be all those musical events through Celebrate
Brooklyn! Of course Central Park will play host to plenty of concerts
from the Harlem Meer Music Festival and SummerStage to the Naumburg
Bandshell Offerings and Philharmonic Performances to be carried
out here as well as at other major NYC Parks. Chelsea Piers will
have its own musical affairs every Saturday and Sunday afternoon
and South Street Seaport will be jamming our socks off 'till we
just can't rock no more...'and then some!
The River to River Festival will have entertainment galore all
over Lower Manhattan and there'll be concerts and other cultural
items of interest for all at other boroughs, parks and city squares.
Victorian
Gardens in Central Park 2007
'continuing through the Summer
Hey! What says New York more than an actual Amusement Park smack in the middle
of the city? 'Or how about Central Park for that matter? Yup, It's back! Within
Wollman Rink once again will be all those great rides for the entire family.
Mind you they're not necessarily for kids since yours truly had the fine experience
of riding their rides last Summer and boy, I'll tell ya'. It was quite what the
doctor ordered!
20th
Annual ISI Figure Skating Competition at Chelsea Piers
Friday through Sunday
June 1 - 3, 2007
Hundreds of amateur figure skaters from all over the world test
their skills in one of Sky Rink's annual figure skating competitions.
The Sky Rink ISI Team Competition is the largest ISI competition
on the East Coast and is open to competitors of all ages. There
are even special 'Spin Challenge' and 'Jump Challenge' events that
are US Figure Skating friendly. For more information, contact Sky
Rink.
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers, Pier 61
212-336-6100, ext. 6156
Reebok Grand Prix
at Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island
June 2
Icahn Stadium at Randall's Island will be host to many of the world's
premier track & field athletes at the Reebok Grand Prix. The only
outdoor East Coast meet that offers head-to-head competition among
world-class athletes will be headlined by Olympic Gold medalists Justin
Gatlin, Veronica Campbell, Meseret Defar and Tonique Darling
For tickets, please visit www.ReebokGrandPrix.com
The
Central Park Challenge for People with Disabilities
On Saturday, June 2nd 2007
… Join us in celebration of the abilities of all people!
People with disabilities, families and friends, and the New York
community will walk side by side and raise funds for individuals
with disabilities to have the support they need to thrive in our
community. The Central Park Challenge is New York City’s
largest and most visible event supporting people with developmental
and learning disabilities.
Visit the official site for more details
Japan Day at Central Park
June 3 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Japanese Community in New York along with the suppor of the Cnosulate General of japane in New york will host, for the first time, a memorable "Japan Day @ Central Park". At this event, taking place from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, you will be able to experience various aspects of Japanese culture: beautiful calligraphy, world renowned "Karaoke", hallmark state-of-the-art electronics and lots more!!! There'll also be music, food dance and more!
To learn even further about this great event visit the official site at: http://www.japandaynyc.org/
Parade in Celebration of the 2,551st Buddhist
Vesak Festival
June 9
3:00 to 5:00 pm
The parade takes place Saturday, June 9, 2007, from 3:00 – 5:00
p.m., starting at Mott & Canal Streets, winding through Mott Street,
Chatham Square, East Broadway, Market Street, and ending at Division & Bowery.
The parade will be attended by chanting Buddhist monks and nuns in their
traditional ceremonial robes, lay Buddhists in traditional robes, colorful
dancing lions, and Chinese drummers. Learn more at the Explore Chinatown
website.
Fourth Annual
Big Apple Barbecue Block Party at Madison
Square Park
Saturday & Sunday, June 9-10
Noon - 6:00 pm
Madison Avenue & Madison Square Park
Learn more here: www.bigapplebbq.org
as to whether or not tickets will be needed....'and if so then how to
get them?
Saturday June
9
Noon to 7:00 pm
~~
Sunday June 10
11:00 am to 7:00 pm Location:
599 Father Capadanno Blvd
Annual
Staten Island Irish Fair
To Benefit the St. Columcille Irish Cultural Center of Staten Island
June 9 - 10
Cost $10 at the gate was from last. We're not sure about the cost if any for 2007
Spring is here and the tents are going up for the Annual
Irish Fair held on the Staten Island Rodeo Grounds. The Fair
starts at Noon on Saturday June 9; the entertainment commences
and continues non-stop until 8 o'clock. On Sunday June 10,
the day starts with a Mass for peace in Ireland at 11:00 AM.
Immediately following the Mass the entertainment commences and
continues non-stop until closing time at 7:30 in the evening. You don't have to
be Irish to enjoy the mix of Irish, American, and Country
Music. A dance floor is provided for those who want
to kick up their heels to the music. If shopping is your
thing there are over 30 vendors with various Irish gifts
and crafts. Lots of food, including Fish and chips, hamburgers
and hot dogs plus other items. Beer, wine, Irish stout, soda, tea and coffee
are available. Website: http://www.statenislandirish.org
El Barrio Week
June 2 - 12, 2007
Here is a celebration of the culture and life which exists in the Latin Community
of El Barrio (Spanish Harlem). There'll be music, food, art and more at various
locales. Take a look at the web site of the East Harlem Board of Tourism, www.eastharlemtourism.org,
for more information.
Lunar Stages in Chinatown's Columbus Park
Featuring free live performances and films under the spring moon.
Beginning at 7:00 p.m. each night, enjoy pre-show activities, including tai chi, roving puppets, and interactive art projects. Performances begin at 7:45. Films begin at sundown.
Thursday, June 14
7:00 p.m.
Kung-Fu demonstration and participation
7:45 p.m.
Hua Hua Zhang Visual Expressions - contemporary East/West Puppetry
Puppets have animated China's theatrical stages since the late Han Dynasty and continue to be popular entertainment for all ages. Beijing-born and -trained Hua Hua Zhang's original puppet creations transform traditions for modern times and a cross-cultural American landscape.
Sundown
"Kung Fu Hustle" (2004, R)
Cantonese with English subtitles
In this comic, post-modern homage to the kung fu film genre, a small time thief in pre-revolutionary China aspires to join a ruthless underworld gang. In his pursuit, he encounters a town inhabited by a most unlikely crew of kung fu fighters.
This item takes place aong West 46th Street between Broadway and Ninth
Avenue, including historic Restaurant Row
Admission is free but Taste of Times Square tickets can be purchased
at the event and are redeemable for "tastes" and beverages at each of
the booths. The main ticket booth at 46th Street and Broadway opens at
3:00 pm; other booths throughout the neighborhood at 5:00 pm.
On hand there'll also be live entertainment and a chance to enjoy yourselves
greatly.
To keep up to date in case of cancellations and such visit the official
Times Square BID Site at: www.timessquarenyc.org
Museum
Mile Festival 2007 - Annual Celebration
Tuesday, June 12th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Rain or Shine)
Rain or Shine and FREE
During this special celebration one will have
the chance to visit all the museums on Museum Mile (5th Avenue) from
about 82nd - 104th Streets.
Second Annual
Adventures NYC at the Central Park Bandshell
Saturday, June 15 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hike, climb, bike and paddle your way across New York City with 2007's
Adventures NYC. Presented by the Department of Parks and Recreation
and Backpacker Magazine, New Yorkers can experience the outdoors with
a variety of different activities and events. Please
visit www.nyc.gov/parks for
more information on borough events.
Celebrate Birth Picnic in Prospect Park
Sunday, June 16
12:00 - 4:00 pm
We’re planning a fun-filled
day of games, activities, crafts, and “Birth day” cake
for everyone in attendance. Last year’s picnic in Central
Park drew over
200 attendees, and this year as we move to Prospect Park in Brooklyn,
we expect more families to join us. We have a large
area in the Tennis House South that is easily accessible and gets plenty
of foot traffic. Be sure to visit their site for more information and sponsorship opportunities.
Target
Children's Day & Fireworks at South Street Seaport June 16 - 17
at Pier 17 from Noon - Forward
Hosted by Gordon from “Sesame Street,” Saturday’s
daytime events – Noon to 5 p.m. – are geared toward
younger children, and will include stage performances and/or
photo appearances by well-known children’s characters
such as Dora the Explorer, as well as free kids-oriented concerts
featuring Rebecca Freeza & Big Truck and John Lithgow
in Lithgow Palooza, plus special activities and giveaways throughout
the afternoon.
Saturday’s evening activities – 8 to 10 p.m. – are
for the entire family and will feature a free sunset concert
by the 40-piece Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra, culminating
in a spectacular live, musically-synched fireworks show launched
from two barges into the skies above lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Rounding out the Children’s Day weekend, at 6 p.m. Sunday
teen sensations and New Jersey natives The Jonas Brothers take
the Pier 17 stage for the group’s only free summer concert
in the tri-state area.
Sponsored by Target, as part of River to RiverTM 2007, the event
features activities for the entire family on the stages, streets
and piers of this popular and historic downtown destination
65th
Annual Sweden Day … a ‘Midsummer’ Tradition right
here in New York
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Outdoor Patio, Swedish Menu, Outdoor Bar & Grill, Kid’s Activities,
Games on the beach, Traditional Dancing around the Midsummerpole, Inground
pool, Miss Sweden Day Contest
Taking place at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Avenue, Throgs Neck, New
York in the Bronx
The following is from last year:
Park Opens at 11:00 am, Main Program at 3:00 pm
Admission Fee: $10/Adults, Kids accompanied by adult are free
Visit the official site: http://www.swedenday.com
5th Annual Pasta
Eating Contest in Little Italy Saturday, June 30 at 4:00 pm
in front of Sal Anthony’s SPQR Restaurant on Mulberry Street.
This Annual Little Italy Tuttorosso Pasta Eating Contest, features
waiters from local restaurants and cafes.
Visit the following for other items of interest in the area: http://littleitalynyconline.org
5th
Annual Taste of Health at Lincoln Plaza
Won't be taking place this year in NYC.
It will be postponed until 2008
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From Photos, Posters, Pics, Sights and Museums to Events
and Concerts going on throughout NYC.