July Events – Unique (& Free) Things To Do In NYC

Dates: Monday, July 5 to Saturday, July 10, 2010
Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park & all throughout Brooklyn from Williamsburg to DUMBO
Details: Hip-Hop is more than music; it’s fashion, politics, sports, philosophy, journalism, technology, art, graffiti, dance, DJ’ing, and activism. In its 6th year the BHF will continue to reflect the full range of Hip-Hop culture in a new 5 day format featuring panels, films, theater and independent performances by national and international Hip-Hop talent.
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Schedule of Performances

Dates: Tuesday, July 13 to Monday July 19, 2010
Location: The Great Lawn, Central Park (& all 5 boros)
Details: New York Philharmonic Summer Concerts means music under the stars, family and friends, and a fireworks finale: makes for a perfect summer evening. And it's free! This summer, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra performs (Tuesday, July 13, 8PM) in a historic event that marks the first time another orchestra has shared the stage on the Great Lawn.
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Concert Details & Location
2010 Concert Schedule
Tuesday, 7/13 8PM Central park - Andrey Boreyko, Conductor; Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Long Yu, Conductor; Lang Lang, Piano; Ying Huang, Soprano; Changyong Liao, Baritone
Wednesday, 7/14 8PM Central Park - Andrey Boreyko, Conductor; Branford Marsalis, Alto Saxophone
Thursday, 7/15 8PM Cunningham Park, Queens - Andrey Boreyko, Conductor
Friday, 7/16 8PM Prospect Park, Brooklyn - Andrey Boreyko, Conductor
Saturday, 7/17 7:30PM Staten Island - New York Philharmonic Brass and Percussion Ensemble; Daniel Boico, Conductor
Monday, 7/19 7:30PM Bronx - New York Philharmonic Brass and Percussion Ensemble; Daniel Boico, Conductor

Dates: Sunday, July 4, 2010 10AM (12PM contest)
Location: Coney Island, NYC
Details: The annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating contest is regarded as the world's most famous hot dog eating contest and a colorful tradition of Independence Day. Six-time champion Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayashi is expected to miss the 2010 competition leaving the three-time defending champion Joey Chestnut as the favorite. Chestnut set a new record of 68 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes in 2009.
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Video: Winners of 2008 Hot Dog Eating Contest
Past: Photos & Videos

Dates: Saturday, July 24, 2010 10AM - 4PM
Location: Governors Island, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Atlantic Basin (Pier11 Red Hook), NYC; Liberty State Park, NJ
Details: City of Water Day is a FREE day of entertainment, education & adventure for the whole family celebrating the potential of our waterfront! Festival highlights include: Free harbor boat tours, human-powered boaters, a special children's fair, live music, vendy-award-winning food, and much more!
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Dates: Friday, July 16, 2010 7:30PM
Location: Central Park
Details: The Jamaica Underwear Run is a 1.7 mile fun run that takes place in Central Park every year on the Friday before the New York City Triathlon. No transitions, no timing chips, just strangers running around in their underwear. Another typical summer evening in New York City! In 2009 the Jamaica Underwear Run broke the world record for the greatest number of people gathered in their underwear with 448. Best Jamaican gear wins a free trip and stay to Jamaica mon!
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Dates: Sunday, July 18, 2010
Location: 98th St & West Side Hwy (start), Hudson River, Central Park, NYC
Details: The Nautica New York City Triathlon is an Olympic Distance race consisting of a 1500m swim, a 40k bike, and a 10k run. Each year 3000+ athletes brave the waters of the mighty Hudson River before biking along Manhattan's West Side highway. Finally, athletes put on their running shoes for a run through New York's famed Central Park.
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2010 Triathalon Weekend Events
How to Register for Triathalon
Course Information

Dates: Wednesday, July 28 to Sunday, August 15, 2010
Location: Various venus at Lincoln Center, NYC
Details: Music, dance, and spoken word from cultures across the globe fill the plazas of Lincoln Center for three jam-packed weeks every Summer. Lincoln Center invites audiences of all ages to enjoy longstanding favorites and discover something new, and it’s absolutely free.,
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Map of Lincoln Center
Photos from 2009 Out of Doors
2010 Out Of Doors Schedule

Wed July 28, 6:30PM - NO SNAKES IN THIS GRASS (Barclays Capital Grove)
Wed July 28, 7:30PM - ETHEL Fair: The Songwriters (World Premiere): ETHEL with special guests ADAM SCHLESINGER with MIKE VIOLA, DAYNA KURTZ, JUANA MOLINA, and TOM VERLAINEwith PATRICK DERIVAZ (Damrosch Park Bandshell)

Thu July 29, 7PM - DJA-RARA (Josie Robertson Plaza)
Thu July 29, 7:30PM - Ansanm (In Love We Stand): EMELINE MICHEL, BEETHOVA OBAS, BÉLO, ZILI MISIK, andPENIEL GUERRIER in collaboration with the MIKERLINE DANCE COMPANY (Damrosch Park Bandshell)

Fri July 30, 7PM - AUDIO TUTU (Broadway Plaza);
Fri July 30, 7:30PM - NONA HENDRYX: NICHOLAS LEICHTER DANCE WITH MONSTAH BLACK: THE WHIZ: OVER THE RAINBOW (Damrosch Park Bandshell)

Sat July 31, 2PM - 27TH ANNUAL ROOTS OF AMERICAN MUSIC
PONDEROSA STOMP: THE DETROIT BREAKDOWN: MOTOR CITY SOUL REVUE featuring DENNIS COFFEY, MELVIN DAVIS, SPYDER TURNER, and THE VELVELETTES with THE PARTY STOMPERS; EDDIE KIRKLAND (Hearst Plaza/Barclays Capital Grove)
Sat July 31, 5PM - 27TH ANNUAL ROOTS OF AMERICAN MUSIC
PONDEROSA STOMP: THE DETROIT BREAKDOWN: MITCH RYDER & THE DETROIT WHEELS & THE MYSTERIANS; THE GORIES, DEATH (Damrosch Park Bandshell)

Sun August 1, 2PM - 27TH ANNUAL ROOTS OF AMERICAN MUSIC
DIG: THEIR ROYAL HIPNESS: ASYLUM STREET SPANKERS; LOS STRAITJACKETS; THE WORLD FAMOUS PONTANI SISTERS; ETRAN FINATAWA (Hearst Plaza/Barclays Capital Grove)
Sun August 1, 6PM - 27TH ANNUAL ROOTS OF AMERICAN MUSIC
DIG: THEIR ROYAL HIPNESS: DAVID JOHANSEN; MELVIN VAN PEEBLES: HAMLET: THE STREET CHANT by SHEL SILVERSTEIN; STEVE CUIFFO as LENNY BRUCE; ROD HARRISON as LORD BUCKLEY (Damrosch Park Bandshell)

Wed August 4, 7PM - ASPHALT ORCHESTRA (Broadway Plaza)
Wed August 4, 7:30PM - ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT with special guests Q-TIP and BILAL; JOSÉ JAMES’ BLACKMAGIC (Damrosch Park Bandshell)

Thu August 5, 7PM - ASPHALT ORCHESTRA (Hearst Plaza)
Thu August 5, 7:30PM - 80th Birthday Celebration: PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY; TAYLOR 2 (Damrosch Park Bandshell)

Fri August 6, 7PM - ASPHALT ORCHESTRA (Josie Robertson Plaza)
Fri August 6, 7:30PM HALLOGALLO 2010! Michael Rother & Friends perform the music of NEU!; HERMETO PASCOAL (Damrosch Park Bandshell)

Sat August 7, 2PM - Family Day: WILLIE MAE ROCK CAMP FOR GIRLS SUMMER REVUE featuring LE SAFFIRE and THE AWKWARD TURTLES (Hearst Plaza/Barclays Capital Grove)
Sat August 7, 4PM - Family Day: PUPPET PAGEANT: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and NEW YORK REAL ESTATE (World Premiere); PUPPETEERS’ COOPERATIVE with
LINCOLN SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER and RED HOOK COMMUNITY CENTER (Hearst Plaza/Barclays Capital Grove)
Sat August 7, 6PM - ASPHALT ORCHESTRA (Hearst Plaza)
Sat August 7, 7PM - BALKAN BEAT BOX; MUCCA PAZZA (Damrosch Park Bandshell)

Sun August 8, 2PM - HERITAGE SUNDAY: YURI YUNAKOV; ZIKRAYAT; THE MAEANDROS ENSEMBLE (Hearst Plaza/Barclays Capital Grove)
Sun August 8, 6PM - ASPHALT ORCHESTRA (Broadway Plaza)
Sun August 8, 7:30PM - S.O.S. (Saving Our Soul) – From the Big Easy to the Big Apple: SOUL REBELS BRASS BAND; WILD MAGNOLIAS; GLEN DAVID ANDREWS (Damrosch Park Bandshell)

Wed August 11, 6:30PM - SUSANA BACA; AURELIO MARTINEZ & GARIFUNA SOUL; CARLOS VARELA & HIS BAND (Damrosch Park Bandshell)

Thu August 12, 7PM - CHINESE AMERICAN ARTS COUNCIL: LION DANCE (Josie Robertson Plaza)
Thu August 12, 7:30PM - International Body Music Festival: BARBATUQUES (New York Debut); SLAMMIN ALL-BODY BAND; CELINA KALLUK AND LUCIE IDLOUT; DERIQUE MCGEE (Damrosch Park Bandshell)

Fri August 13, 6PM - GAMELAN GALAK TIKA: Kecak workshop and Belaganjur (marching gamelan) (Broadway Plaza)
Fri August 13, 7:30PM - KRONOS QUARTET with special guest GAMELAN GALAK TIKA; KENGE KENGE (Damrosch Park Bandshell)

Sat August 14, 12PM - LA CASITA – 10th Anniversary: A Home for the Heart/Un Hogar para el Corazón: M.C.: LA BRUJA, featuring ARACELIS GIRMAY, AYISHA KNIGHT, CARVENS LISSAINT, DENIZEN KANE, GRACE NONO, JAMILA LYSICOTT, KATHY YOGI COLLINS, KURTIS LAMKIN, LIZA GARZA, M.A.K.U., MANDINGO AMBASSADORS, NATALIO HERNANDEZ, THE WELFARE POETS, VLADA TOMOVA’S BALKAN TALES, WILLIE PERDOMO, YERBABUENA (Hearst Plaza/Barclays Capital Grove)
Sat August 14, 7:30PM - LARRY HARLOW’S LA RAZA LATINA, A SALSA SUITE
(New York Premiere) Conducted by LARRY HARLOW, starring RUBÉN BLADES,
with guest vocalist ADONIS PUENTES; BOBBY SANABRIA BIG BAND (Damrosch Park Bandshell)

Sun August 15, 7:30PM - LA CASITA – 10th Anniversary: A Home for the Heart/Un Hogar para el Corazón
Sun August 15, 5PM - CENTRIFUGAL FORCE: Hip Hop Generations @ Lincoln Center: EMILIO “BUDDHA STRETCH” AUSTIN JR., ADESOLA OSAKALUMI, and GUS SOLOMONS JR (Josie Robertson Plaza, community participation cipher at Broadway Plaza)
Sun August 15, 7PM - LUCINDA CHILDS: DANCE; BRIAN BROOKS MOVING COMPANY: MOTOR (Damrosch Park Bandshell)

Dates: Sunday, July 11, 2010 12-6PM
Location: 60th Street (between 5th & Lexington Aves.), NYC
Details: Each year, Bastille Day on 60th Street brings the best of France to New York for an afternoon of activities and delights for the entire family. Kids can play a round of pétanque or get their faces painted. Whether interested in tasting delicious treats or listening to music at our day-long concert, everyone will enjoy the myriad attractions provided by artists from various regions of France. FREE
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Batille Day Activities

Dates: Saturday July 17, 2010 12-9PM
Location: Coney Island, NYC
Details: The Village Voice independently produces the Siren Music Festival. Set against the backdrop of Coney Island, this free, all ages, all day music festival showcases renowned and emerging artists on two outdoor stages. Bands performing in 2010 include: MATT AND KIM; TED LEO AND THE PHARMACISTS; THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART; HOLY FUCK & more. FREE
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Dates: Wednesdays, July 7 to August, 2010 7PM
Location: Socrates Sculpture Park (32-01 Vernon Blvd), Long Island City
Details: Come to Socrates Sculpture Park and picnic on the grass as the sun sets over the city, enjoy performances by local musicians and dancers and, as the sky darkens, see exceptional international films on a large-format screen-all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. FREE.
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2010 Film Schedule
July 7 - World Premiere of FLOOD TIDE (UNITED STATES) With live musical score by Dark Dark Dark 2010, 85 mins.
July 14 - THE SECRET OF KELLS (IRELAND) 2009, 75 mins.
July 21 - SWEDISH SHORT FILMS (SWEDEN) 92 mins.
July 28 - DAISIES (CZECH REPUBLIC)
August Schedule TBA

Dates: Saturday, July 17, 2010 11AM
Location: East Village (4th Ave btw St. Marks & 10th Sts.), NYC
Details: The JapanTown Cool Japan festival highlights the popular elements that make Japanese culture "cool," this festival offers Japanese robots to antiques to favorite snacks such as yakimochi and okonomiyaki to J-Pop. Visitors are also invited to participate in a Japanese street fashion contest; winners receive a prize from a JapanTown sponsor.
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Dates: Thursdays, July 8 to September 2, 2010 Dusk
Location: Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
Details: Brooklyn Bridge Park's 11th Anniversary Season of Movies With A View will be on the newly opened Pier 1! With an eclectic lineup of films, breathtaking views of the NYC waterfront and DJs from Brooklyn Radio kicking off the evening, spinning tunes as the sun sets, Movies With A View is one of the city's premiere outdoor film series every summer. FREE.
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Past: 2009 Movies With A View

2010 FREE Movies With A View Schedule
Thursday, 7/8 - Annie Hall (DJ: Ursula 1000)
Thursday, 7/15 - Monsters vs. Aliens 3D (DJ: DJ Lupe Loop)
Thursday, 7/22 - The Big Lebowski (DJ: Cosmo Baker)
Thursday, 7/29 - Rear Window (DJ: DJ DRM)
Thursday, 8/5 - Brokeback Mountain (DJ: Soulstatic)
Thursday, 8/12 - Dreamgirls (DJ: DJ Conquerrah)
Thursday, 8/19 - The Blues Brothers (DJ: Soulstatic)
Thursday, 8/26 - Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade (DJ: DJ Emch)
Thursday, 9/2 - Public Vote!

Dates: Saturdays, July 3 to September 4, 2010 (3PM to 9PM)
Location: P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center (22-25 Jackson Ave & 46th Ave), Long Island City, Queens
Details: Warm Up is P.S.1's critically acclaimed music series and has become one of the most
anticipated summer events. The series runs every Saturday and draws thousands of local and international visitors each day. Each year, expect to see a different architectural installation where the event is housed. $10. FREE to LIC residents +1.
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Past: 2009 P.S.1 Warm Up Schedule

2010 P.S.1 Warm Up Summer Schedule

July 3rd
Delorean / True Panther Sounds, Barcelona, Spain (live)
Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang / Sierra Leone/Brooklyn (live)
Glasser / True Panther Sounds, Los Angeles/New York (live)
John Talabot / Permanent Vacation/Hivern, Barcelona, Spain (DJ set)
Korallreven / Acéphale Records, Sweden (DJ set)

July 10th
agnès b. presents:
Klement / Contre Coeur, France (live)
Acid Washed / Record Makers, France (live)
Veronica Vasika / Minimal Wave, New York (DJ set)

July 17th
Air France / Something In Construction/Sincerely Yours, Gothenburg, Sweden (DJ set)
Ratatat / XL Recordings, New York (DJ set)
ARP / Smalltown Supersound/RVNG Intl, USA (live)

July 24th
MoMA PS1 Greater New York presents:
JD Samson / New York (DJ set)
MEN / Brooklyn (live)
Kalup Linzy / Brooklyn (R&B, Soul, Disco DJ set)
Kalup Linzy and the Sweet, Sampled, and LeftOva / Brooklyn (live performance set)
DJ /rupture / Dutty Artz, Brooklyn (DJ set)
With surprise guests!

July 31st
Animal Collective / Domino (DJ set)
Blondes / Merok/RVNG Intl (live)
Oneohtrix Point Never / No Fun/Editions Mego, Brooklyn (live)
CFCF / Acéphale Records, Montreal (DJ set)
Babe Rainbow / Warp Records, Vancouver (live DJ set)
Prince Rama / Paw Tracks, Brooklyn (live)

August 7th
Gavin Russom / DFA Records, New York (DJ set)
Alden Tyrell / Clone Records, NL (live)
The Crystal Ark / DFA Records, New York (live)
Special Disco Version feat. James Murphy & Pat Mahoney / DFA Records, New York (DJ set)

August 14th
?uestlove (DJ set)
These Are Powers / RVNG Intl/ Dead Oceans, New York (live)
Treasure Fingers / Fools Gold, Brooklyn (DJ set)
Kingdom / Fools Gold/Night Slugs, Brooklyn, New York (DJ set)

August 21st
Peter Zummo Ensemble / New York (live)
Glissandro 70 / Constellation, Toronto, Canada (DJ set)
Peter Gordon & Love of Life Orchestra / DFA Records, New York (live)
Tim Sweeney / Beats In Space, New York (DJ set)

August 28th
Big Freedia / New Orleans Sissy Bounce, New Orleans (live)
DJ Rusty Lazer / New Orleans (DJ set)
DJ Rashad / Juke Trax/Movel Trax/Ghettophiles, Chicago (DJ set)
GHE20 GOTHIK DJs Venus X and Brenmar / Brooklyn, New York (DJ set)

September 4th
Holy Ghost! / DFA Records, New York (live)
House of House / Whatever We Want, New York (DJ set)
DJ Mehdi / Ed Banger Records (DJ set)

Dates: Wednesdays, July 7 to August 18, 2010 8PM
Location: Pier 54 (W. 14th St & West St), NYC
Details: RiverFlicks (for grown-ups) is the FREE outdoor movies series on Wednesdays at Pier 54. Arrive early (before 7PM), find a spot, bring a picnic, blanket or chairs and enjoy the sunset over the Hudson River. Movies start at Dusk, around 8:30pm. FREE Popcorn! Beverages and snacks available for purchase.
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Past: 2009 Hudson River Events
Interactive: Explore Hudson River Park!

2010 FREE River Flicks Schedule
Wednesday, 7/7/10 - The Hangover (R)
Wednesday, 7/14/10 - I Love You, Man (R)
Wednesday, 7/21/10 - The Proposal (PG13)
Wednesday, 7/28/10 - District 9 (R)
Wednesday, 8/4/10 - Julie & Julia (PG13)
Wednesday, 8/11/10 - Public Enemies (R)
Wednesday, 8/18/10 - Star Trek (PG13)

Dates: Fridays, July 9 to August 20, 2010 8PM
Location: Pier 46 (Charles St & West St), NYC
Details: RiverFlicks for Kids is the FREE outdoor movies series for the whole family! Fridays at Pier 46. Arrive early (before 7PM), find a spot, bring a picnic, blanket or chairs and enjoy the sunset over the Hudson River. Movies start at Dusk, around 8:30pm.
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Past: 2009 Hudson River Events
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2010 FREE River Flicks Kids Schedule
Friday, 7/9/10 - Wizard of Oz (G)
Friday, 7/16/10 - Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (PG)
Friday, 7/23/10 - The Great Muppet Caper (G)
Friday, 7/30/10 - Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)
Friday, 8/6/10 - Big (PG)
Friday, 8/13/10 - Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG)
Friday, 8/20/10 - Annie (PG)

Dates: Sundays, July 11 to August 8, 2010 6:30PM
Location: Pier 54 (W. 14th St & West St), NYC
Details: Whether you’ve been dancing for years or want to learn how to boogie like a pro, Hudson River Park’s MoonDance is your chance to strut your stuff under the stars! FREE dance lessons begin at 6:30PM with Live bands performances at 7PM. Featured styles include swing, tango and salsa. No experience necessary.
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Past: 2009 Hudson River Events
Interactive: Explore Hudson River Park!

2010 FREE Hudson River MoonDance Schedule
Sunday, 7/11/10 - David Berger Jazz Orchestra
Sunday, 7/18/10 - Los Hermanos Colon
Sunday, 7/25/10 - Nu D'Lux
Sunday, 8/1/10 - Hector DelCurto's Eternal Tango Orchestra
Sunday, 8/8/10 - George Gee Swing Orchestra

Dates: Thusdays, July 8, 22 & August 12, 2010 6PM
Location: Pier 54 (W. 14th St & West St), NYC
Details: RiverRocks is Hudson River Park’s signature FREE concert series staged on the Pier 54 waterfront adjacent to NYCs Meatpacking District. With the setting sun and the Hudson River serving as the backdrop, each show is expected to draw capacity audiences. Pier 54 is also the location for FREE RiverFlicks.
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Past: 2009 RiverRocks Videos
Interactive: Explore Hudson River Park!

2010 FREE RiverRock Shows
Thursday 7/8/10 (6PM) Phosphorescent & Dawes
Thursday 7/22/10 (6PM) Antlers & Dinosaur Feathers
Thursday 8/12/10 (6PM) Deerhunter & Real Estate

Dates: Saturday, July 24, 2010 12-5PM
Location: Sara D. Roosevelt Park and New Museum (235 Bowery St (btw Stanton & Rivington), NYC)
Details: Join the New Museum Block Party 2010, a day of art activities and performances in Sara D. Roosevelt Park! Enjoy a range of interactive projects with artists and educators, and programs related to the neighborhood and the New Museum—and receive a complementary guest pass to visit the New Museum on the day of the event. FREE.
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Dates: Tuesdays in July, 8PM
Location: Washington Square, NYC
Details: The Washington Square Music Festival will return to Washington Square park this July for a joyous season of free chamber music and jazz on Tuesdays in July at 8PM in front of the Holley statue (northwest quadrant).
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2010 Washington Square Music Festival Schedule

Tuesday, 7/6 - Washington Square Chamber Ensemble
Luigi Boccherini — Opera Piccolo -- four flute quintets
Maurice Ravel — Introduction and Allegro for harp, flute,cclarinet and strings
Karl Amadeus Hartmann — Kleines Konzert for string quartet andcpercussion

Tuesday, 7/13 - Washington Square Chamber Ensemble
K.A Hartmann — Tanzmusik for clarinet, bassoon, trumpet and trombone
Joseph Haydn — Symphonie Concertante in B flat, op. 84 for violin & cello
Theodore Dubois — Dixtuor for flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, for 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass

Tuesday, 7/20 - Washington Square Chamber Ensemble
Featuring baritone Kenneth Overton, founder of Opera Ebony & mezzo soprano Laila Maria Salins
A program of salon music, cabaret and American musical theatre selections

Tuesday, 7/27 - Charles Mingus Orchestra – performing jazz compositions by the late, great Charles Mingus

Dates: Thursdays, July 8 to August 12, 2010 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Location: The lawn of Bryant Park (40th St & 6th Ave), NYC
Details: The most popular shows on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits. Performers from each Broadway show perform 2-3 songs during these hour-long lunchtime concerts. There are plenty of chairs and tables throughout Bryant Park, though you may want to bring a blanket if you want to sit on the grass. FREE.
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2010 Broadway in the Park Schedule
TBA

Dates: Monday, July 12 to July 29, 2010 7PM - 8PM
Location: Various NYC Parks in all 5 Boros
Details: The Met's annual concerts in New York City parks are one of the most beloved summer traditions in the city. Experience free, live opera performances outdoors, at night, with friends. Arrive early for better seating. FREE.
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2010 Summer Recital Schedule

2010 Met Opera in the Parks Schedule

Monday, 7/12 8pm at Central Park SummerStage
Nathan Gunn, baritone, Susanna Phillips, soprano, Michael Fabiano, tenor, Jonathan Kelly/Julie Gunn, pianists

Thursday, 7/15 7pm at Crotona Park, Bronx
Monica Yunus, soprano, Matthew Plenk, tenor, Donovan Singletary, bass-baritone, Jonathan Kelly, pianist

Tuesday, 7/20 7pm at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
Susanna Phillips, soprano, Michael Fabiano, tenor, Jonathan Kelly, pianist

Thursday, 7/22 7pm at Tappen Park, Staten Island
Monica Yunus, soprano, Matthew Plenk, tenor, Donovan Singletary, bass-baritone, Jonathan Kelly, pianist

Tuesday, 7/27 7pm at Queens Bridge Park, Queens
Monica Yunus, soprano, Matthew Plenk, tenor, Donovan Singletary, bass-baritone, Jonathan Kelly, pianist

Thursday, 7/29 7pm at Jackie Robinson Park, Manhattan
Monica Yunus, soprano, Matthew Plenk, tenor, Donovan Singletary, bass-baritone, Jonathan Kelly, pianist

Dates: Wednesdays, July 7 to August 11, 2010 (6PM - 10PM)
Location: McCarren Park Ballfields (Bedford & N. 12th St.), Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Details: SummerScreen promises local Brooklynites cold beers & classic movies under the stars. This year, SummerScreen returns to McCarren Park with a nod to our adolescent idols & crushes: Cusack, Bowie, Danes, Depp, Richards and Reeves. Bring a blanket, drink beer, eat tacos and quote "Vaya con dios" with 3,000 other Patrick Swayze fans. Gates at 6pm, films at dusk. Get there early to enjoy Happy Hour specials & live music. FREE.
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2010 FREE SummerScreen Schedule
Wednesday, July 7 - Say Anything
Wednesday, July 14 - Labyrinth
Wednesday, July 21 - Romeo + Juliet
Wednesday, July 28 - Dead Man
Wednesday, August 4 - Starship Troopers
Wednesday, August 11 - Point Break

Dates: Thursdays, July 15 to August 26, 2010 7:30PM
Location: Asser Levy/Seaside Park (W 5th & Surf Aves), Coney Island
Details: Seaside Summer Concert Series is part of the long running Brooklyn Concerts, hosted by Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President. Throughout the years, the Thursday-night series has attracted top-name classic rock, pop, oldies, contemporary and Latin performers. FREE.
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2010 Seaside Summer Concert Schedule

Thursday, July 15 - Neil Sedaka, Brenda Lee
Thursday, July 22 - The Beach Boys - Happy Together Tour
Thursday, July 29 - George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Thursday, August 5 - John Legend
Thursday, August 12 - ?? Aretha Franklin Cancelled
Thursday, August 19 - The B-52's with special appearance by Belinda Carlisle
Thursday, August 26 - Latino Music by the Sea: Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz, Grupo Niche, Sa-Fire, TKA, Judy Torres, Noel

Dates: Mondays, July 12 to August 23, 2010 7:30PM
Location: Wingate Field (Brooklyn Avenue & Winthrop St), Brooklyn
Details: Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series is part of the long running Brooklyn Concerts, hosted by Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President. Throughout the years, the Monday-night series has attracted star-studded line-up of gospel, classic soul, contemporary, Caribbean and R&B artists. FREE.
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2010 MLK Jr Summer Concert Schedule

Monday, July 12 - George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic, The Ohio Players
Monday, July 19 - Toni Braxton
Monday, July 26 - Musiq Soulchild, Chrisette Michele
Monday, August 2 - Salt-n-Pepa, Naughty by Nature, Slick Rick
Monday, August 9 - ?? Aretha Franklin Cancelled
Monday, August 16 - Bebe & Cece Winans, Fred Hammond
Monday, August 23 - Caribbean Night: Sean Paul, The Mighty Sparrow

Dates: Saturdays, 7/17, 31, 8/14, 28, 9/4, 11, 2010 2PM-8PM
Location: 354 WYTHE AVE, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Details: Free, Fun, Food, Slip N'Slide, Games, Music, Beer. Need I say more? Dickies & JellyNYC brings us a brand new outdoor space home to Six FREE shows in July, August and September. Big Yay for bringing back Slip N' Slide! All shows will be 2-8PM, all ages, and hold 800 people. Free.
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2010 ROCK YARD Saturdays! Concert Schedule

Saturday July 17 - The Beets, X-Ray Eyeballs, Gun Outfit, Tough Knuckles
Saturday July 31 - Priestbird, Family Band, Skeletons Big Band
Saturday August 14 - Chief, Frankie & the Outs, Minks, Total Slacker
Saturday August 28 - The Stationary Set, Zaza, Sport of Kings
Saturday September 4 - Bun B, Big Krit, Curren$y, Ms Streamz, DSJ Aaron Lacrate
Saturday September 11 - Never Forget 9.11.2001: A Very Special Guest! Bikes in the Kitchen, DJ Dirty Finger (Black Label)

Dates: Throughout July
Location: Throughout NYC
Details: In New York City, there are Street Fairs every summer weekend providing a chance to sample greasy food, find bargains, get chair massages & even enjoy live entertainment. Most importantly, it brings New Yorkers together to enjoy the summer months outdoors. 11am to 6pm generally.
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2010 Street Fair Schedule - June
2010 Street Fair Schedule - August

2010 July NYC Street Fair Schedule

July 3 - 6th Avenue Festival 

on 6th Avenue from 23rd to 14th Street


July 3 - USO - Avenue of the Americas Summerfest

USO - Avenue of the Americas Summerfest


July 4 - Lexington Avenue Festival 

on Lexington Ave. from 42nd to 34th Street


July 4 - The Great July 4th Festival 

on Water St from Fulton - Broad Street


July 9 - Financial Community Day Festival 

on Broad St. from Water - South Street


July 10 - Bleecker Street Festival 

on Bleecker Street from 7th to 6th Avenue


July 10 - Woodside Festival  

on Woodside Ave. from 63rd St. to Roosevelt Ave.


July 10 - Park Avenue Summerfest 

on Park Avenue South from 17th - 23rd Street


July 11 - 30th Avenue Astoria Festival 

on 30th Avenue from Steinway to 29th Street


July 11 - NYC Celebration of Nations Festival 

on Madison Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street


July 11 - Bastille Day Festival 

on 60th Street from 5th Avenue to Lexington Avenue


July 17 - 14th Street Festival

on 14th Street from 8th Avenue to 7th Avenue


July 17 - East Side Summer Festival 

on Lexington Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street


July 17 - Siren Music Festival

on 10th St/Stillwell Ave from Surf Ave to The Boardwalk, Coney Island


July 17 - East Village Festival 

on 8th from 14th Street to Astor Place


July 18 - Broadway Movie Day Festival 

on Broadway from 47th Street to 57th Street


July 18 - NYC Unfolds Street Fair 

on Broadway from Houston - Grand Street


July 18 - Manhattan Avenue Festival 

on Manhattan Avenue from Bedford to Greenpoint

July 24 - Greenwich Avenue Festival

on Greenwich Avenue from 6th Ave to 7th Ave


July 24 - Vanderbilt YMCA 2nd Avenue Festival

on Second Avenue from 55th to 42nd Street


July 24 - Washington Sq. Summer Fair

on Bleecker St. from Broadway - 6th Ave

July 24 - Central Park Summerfest

on 60th St. from Madison - 5th Ave


July 25 - Broadway Summerfest

on Broadway (Queens) from Steinway Street to 47th Street


July 25 - Theatre District Festival 

on 47th Street from 9th Ave to 8th Ave


July 25 - 52nd Association Jazz Festival 

on 52nd Street from Lexington - 7th Avenue


July 30 - Manhattan Youth Fair 

on Greenwich St. from Barclay - Chambers Street


July 31 -  Festival of the Americas

on 6th Avenue from 42nd - 56th Street


July 31 - Waverly Place Festival 

on Waverly from Broadway to 5th Ave


July 31 - 23rd Street Festival 

on 23rd Street from 9th Ave to 8th Ave

Dates: June 9 to August 8, 2010
Location: Prospect Park Bandshell, Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Details: Celebrate Brooklyn! is one of New York City's longest running (since 1979), FREE outdoor performing arts festivals and has become one of the city's foremost summer cultural attractions. Past performers include: They Might Be Giants, The Neville Brothers, Talib Kweli, Baaba Maal, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and many more.
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2010 Celebrate Brooklyn Performances
Past: 2009 Celebrate Brooklyn Performances

2010 Schedule of FREE Performances at Celebrate Brooklyn!
Wednesday, 6/9/10 (8PM) Doors at 6:30PM
Opening Night Concert with Norah Jones
Saturday, 6/12/10 (7:30PM) Doors at 6:30PM
Allen Toussaint, Davell Crawford
Thursday, 6/17/10 (7:30PM) Doors at 6:30PM
Eugene Mirman & Pretty Good Friends
Friday, 6/18/10 (7:30PM) Doors at 6:30PM
JG Thirlwell's Steroid Maximus, Dr. Lonnie Smith
Saturday, 6/19/10 (7:30PM) Doors at 6:30PM
Bitches Brew Revisited with Graham Haynes, James Blood Ulmer, DJ Logic and more!
Thursday, 6/24/10 (7:30PM) Doors at 6:30PM
Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® featuring Omara Portuondo / Nelida Tirado
Friday, 6/25/10 (7:30PM) Doors at 6:30PM
Kid Koala: Short Attention, Span Theater vs. The Slew / Hess Is More
Saturday, 6/26/10 (7:30PM) Doors at 6:30PM
Texas Tornados, The Red Clay Ramblers
Wednesday, 7/1/10 (8PM) Doors at 7PM
Zoom: Zvidance, Son Lux with Lottdance
Friday, 7/2/10 (7:30PM) Doors at 6:30PM
Fab 5, Uzalo
Thursday, 7/8/10 (8PM) Doors at 7PM
Itutu: Armitage Gone! Dance featuring Burkina Electric
Friday, 7/9/10 (8PM) Doors at 6:30PM
Ozomatli, Fidel Nadal / Toy Selectah
Sunday, 7/11/10 (4PM) Doors at 3PM
OkayAfrica with The Roots, Talib Kweli and more!
Saturday, 7/17/10 (2PM) Doors at 1PM
African Festival with Konono No. 1, Omar Pene, Super Diamono and more!
Thursday, 7/22/10 (7:30PM) Doors at 6:30PM
The Chaplin Mutuals: Carl Davis / The Two Man Gentlemen Band
Friday, 7/23/10 (7PM) Doors at 6PM
Bomba Estereo, La Secta Allstar / Rita Indiana
Saturday, 7/24/10 (4PM) Doors at 3PM
Field of Dreams (Un Mundo Nuevo): Andres Levin & The Bruce High Quality Foundation
Thursday, 7/29/10 (8PM) Doors at 7PM
MI21: Mother India 21st Century Remix with DJ Tigerstyle / Falu
Friday, 7/30/10 (7:30PM) Doors at 6:30PM
The Swell Season, The Low Anthem
Saturday, 7/31/10 (7PM) Doors at 6PM
Sonic Youth, Grass Widow / Talk Normal
Thursday, 8/5/10 (7PM) Doors at 6PM
Metric, Joan as Police Woman / Holly Miranda
Friday, 8/6/10 (7:30PM) Doors at 6:30PM
House of Usher: Marco Benevento, White Magic
Saturday, 8/7/10 (7PM) Doors at 6PM
Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Budos Band and more!
Sunday, 8/8/10 (4PM) Doors at 3PM
Brady Rymer, Elizabeth Mitchell

2010 Benefit Concerts
Tuesday, 6/29/10 (7:30PM) Passion Pit (sold out) FREE! Doors at 6:30PM
Tuesday, 7/20/10 (7PM) Rufus Wainwright FREE! Doors at 6PM
Tuesday, 7/27/10 (7:30PM) The National (sold out) FREE! Doors at 6:30PM
Tuesday, 8/3/10 (7PM) The Dead Weather FREE! Doors at 6PM

Dates: Sundays, June to August
Location: Williamsburg Waterfront (93 Kent Ave), Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Details: The Williamsburg Pool Parties (formally McCarren Park Pool Parties, which included slip n slide) is back for it's 2nd year at Williamsburg Waterfront, a great outdoor venue facing the East River and the Manhattan skyline. Last year's amazing FREE music performances include Girl Talk, Grizzly Bears, Mission of Burma & Dirty Projectors.
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Past: 2009 Williamsburg Waterfront Pool Parties
Past: 2008 McCarren Park Pool Parties

2010 FREE Williamsburg Pool Parties Concert Schedule

Sunday 7/11 2PM - XIU XIU AND DEERHOOF PLAY JOY DIVISION'S UNKONWN PLEASURES WHY? - FANG ISLAND - PICTUREPLANE

Sunday 7/18 2PM - MURDER CITY DEVILS - OBITS - JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD - SILVERGHOST

Sunday 7/25 2PM - CAP'N JAZZ - LIGHTNING BOLT - NO AGE - THE DEATH SET

Sunday 8/1 2PM - BLOCK PARTY AT BROOKLYN BOWL

Sunday 8/8 2PM - CUT COPY - MEMORY TAPES - GLASSER - RESTLESS PEOPLE

Sunday 8/15 2PM - !!! - LEE FIELDS - THE STRANGE BOYS - FUTURE ISLANDS

Sunday 8/22 2PM - CHROMEO - TBA - THE SUZAN - TELEPHONED

Sunday 8/29 2PM - SUPER SPECIAL GUESTS! - DELOREAN - DOMINIQUE YOUNG UNIQUE

2010 Ticketed Shows Get Tickets
June 20 - Band of Horses, with Grizzly Bear and Karen Elson
June 25 - Silversun Pickups
July 2 - Faith No More
July 5 - Faith No More
July 23 - Modest Mouse
July 31 - Nas & Damian Marley

Dates: Saturday, 5/29 to September 5, 2010
Location: BKLYN Yard (400 Carroll St.), Brooklyn
Details: UPDATE: CLOSED for 2010! Over the past two summers, BKLYN Yard has grown to become a favorite local destination, hosting events such as Kaiju Big Battle, Sundays Best series, AudraRox, Rooftop Films, and more. A beautiful independent venue where industrial meets bucolic.
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Details for BKLYN Yard 2010 Events

2010 Brooklyn Yard Event Schedule
Saturday, 5/29 – OPENING WEEKEND: SCORE! Pop up Swap! (12-6PM, $5)
Sunday, 5/30 – Sunday Best with Michael Mayer (3-9PM, $8)
Monday, 5/31 – OPENING WEEKEND – PARKED! (12-7PM, FREE)
Friday, 6/4 – Beer Garden Fridays with Cowboy Mark & Benguin (6PM-2AM, FREE)
Sunday, 6/6 – Sunday Best with DJ Koze (3PM-9PM, $8)
Friday, 6/11 – Beer Garden Fridays with Ayler Young & The Reason (6PM-2AM, FREE)
Saturday 6/12 – Northern Spy Food Co. (2PM-2AM, FREE)
Sunday, 6/13 – Sunday Best with Dam Funk (3PM-9PM, $8)
Friday, 6/18 – Beer Garden Fridays with Baby Tiger (6PM-2AM)
Saturday 6/19 – Red Hook Lobster Pound Lobster Bake & The Ohio Party (2PM-2AM)
Sunday, 6/20 – Sunday Best with Fred P (3PM-9PM, $8)
Friday, 6/25 – Beer Garden Fridays with Cowboy Mark & Benguin (6PM-2AM, FREE)
Saturday 6/26 – Dante’s Fried Chicken By The River III (2PM-2AM)
Sunday, 6/27 – Sunday Best with Kenny Larkin (3PM-9PM, $8)
Friday, 7/2 – Beer Garden Fridays! (6PM-2AM, FREE)
Saturday 7/3 – Deadly Dragon Anniversary Party (2PM-2AM, FREE)
Sunday, 7/4 – Sunday Best with Rich Medina (3-9PM, $8)
Friday, 7/9 – Beer Garden Fridays (6PM-2AM, FREE)
Saturday 7/10 – BBQ with Fingers on the Pulse feat. Chef Sam Mason (2PM-2AM)
Sunday, 7/11 – Sunday Best with Alex From Tokyo (3-9PM, $8)
Friday, 7/16 – SPECIAL EVENT – Asobi Seksu & Beer Garden! (6PM-2AM, $15 or FREE at 10PM)
Saturday 7/17 – Red Hook Lobster Pound Lobster Bake, music by Reverend Vince & The Love Choir (2PM-2AM)
Sunday, 7/18 – Sunday Best with Todd Edwards (3-9PM, $8)
Friday, 7/23 – Beer Garden Fridays with No Way Back DJs (6PM-2AM, FREE)
Saturday 7/24 – Cassette NYC & Crif Dogs (2PM-2AM, FREE)
Sunday, 7/25 – Sunday Best with Ashley Beedle (3-9PM, $8)
Friday, 7/30 – Beer Garden Fridays feat. Gameltron (6PM-2AM, FREE)
Sunday, 8/1 – Sunday Best with Linkwood (3-9PM, $8)
Friday, 8/6 – Mucca Pazza (6PM-2AM, $10)
Saturday 8/7 – Me’shell Ndegeocello LIVE – Built by MeanRed (4PM, $18)
Sunday, 8/8 – Sunday Best with Floating Points (3-9PM, $8)
Friday, 8/13 – Beer Garden Fridays feat. The Woes (6PM-2AM, FREE)
Sunday, 8/15 – Sunday Best with Frank ‘Voodoo Funk’ Gossner (3-9PM, $8)
Sunday, 8/22 – Sunday Best with Prosumer (3-9PM, $8)
Sunday, 8/29 – Sunday Best with Optimo (3-9PM, $8)
Sunday, 9/5 – Sunday Best (3-9PM, $8)

Dates: June to August
Location: 10 Venues in Lower Manhattan, NYC
Details: The River To River Festival takes place each summer from June through August, in a variety of public venues in Downtown New York. It is a world-class performing arts festival with a broad sweep of programming and best of all, it's FREE.
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2010 River to River Event Schedule
All River to River Venues

Dates: Mondays, June 21 to August 23, 2010 Lawn open at 5PM
Location: The lawn of Bryant Park (40th St & 6th Ave), NYC
Details: The Bryant Park Summer Film Festival is a series of outdoor, classic movie screenings playing on Monday nights. Rain dates are at sunset the following night. Get there early! Typically, when the lawn opens at 5PM, there are people waiting to set down their blankets. If possible, one person should try to be there at 4:30 to ensure a good seat & ample space. FREE.
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Past: 2009 Bryant Park Summer Film Festival
2010 Bryant Park Summer Films Schedule
Monday, 6/21 - Goldfinger (1964)
Monday, 6/28 - Carousel (1956)
Monday, 7/5 - The French Connection (1971)
Monday, 7/12 - My Man Godfrey (1936)
Monday, 7/19 - The China Syndrome (1979)
Monday, 7/26 - Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Monday, 8/2 - Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Monday, 8/9 - The Goodbye Girl (1977)
Monday, 8/16 - 12 Angry Men (1957)
Monday, 8/23 - Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

Dates: April 27 to end of October, 2010
Location: Cantor Rooftop, Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC
Event Details: Big Bambú - The Starn twins (Doug & Mike) are creating this year's rooftop installation at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Construction is gradual until Fall so come in April then again in October!
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2008 Rooftop Exhibit - Jeff Koons

Dates: Fridays, May 21 to August 27, 2010 Doors at 6AM
Location: Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, NYC
Details: "GMA's FREE Summer Concert Series" kicks off on May 21 with the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato. All concerts are FREE and open to the public and will take place live during "Good Morning America," Fridays from 7-9AM. Arrive at Rumsey Playfield via the 69th Street entrance on Fifth Avenue at 6AM, when the park opens to the public.
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2010 FREE GMA Concert Schedule
Friday, 5/21 - Jonas Brothers & Demi Lovato, Camp Rock 2
Friday, 5/28 - Sugarland
Friday, 6/4 - Diddy and Dirty Money
Friday, 6/11 - Norah Jones and Sarah McLachlan
Friday, 6/18 - Miley Cyrus
Friday, 6/25 - Alicia Keys
Friday, 7/2 - Mary J. Blige
Friday, 7/9 - To Be Announced
Friday, 7/16 - The GO-GO'S
Friday, 7/23 - Sheryl Crow
Friday, 7/30 - Black Eyed Peas
Friday, 8/6 - To Be Announced
Friday, 8/13 - Jonas Brothers & Demi Lovato, Camp Rock 2
Friday, 8/20 - Rihanna
Friday, 8/27 - Lady Antebellum

Dates: First Thursdays of Month, 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Location: DUMBO, Brooklyn
Details: The DUMBO (District Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) 1st Thursday Gallery Walk features area galleries and artists’ studios, open from 5:30PM to 8:30PM. Participating galleries are open to the public. Gallery receptions, neighborhood dining and bars, and live music add to the evening’s festivities. FREE.
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Dates: June 1 to September 26, 2010
Location: Mainstage: Rumsey Playfield, Central Park. Citywide: locations all throughout NYC
Details: Central Park SummerStage, a program of City Parks, has become synonymous with free outdoor music in NYC. In its 25th year, SummerStage will re-brand to combine music, dance, film & theater performances in all five boroughs! Expect performances of outstanding artistic quality, representing a breadth of genres & cultures in amazing outdoor settings for all ages & backgrounds. FREE.
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Past: 2009 SummerStage Performances

2010 Schedule of FREE Performances at SummerStage Mainstage

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 7:00PM
The New York Pops and Melody Gardot

Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 3:00PM
Living Colour, Ebony Bones!, Pillow Theory and CX KiDTRONiK

Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 3:00PM
Pupy y Los Que Son Son and Jose Conde: A Tribute to Fania Records

Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 7:00PM
The 8th Annual Cine Fest Petrobras Brasil, featuring live sets from Os Paralmas Do Sucesso and Maria Gadu, followed by a screening of Oscar Niemeyer – Life is a Breath of Air

Monday, June 14, 2010 at 7:00PM
Baaba Maal, Playing For Change

Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 4:00PM
NYC Pride Rally featuring Me’Shell Ndegéocello , Martha Wash, The New York Gay Men’s Chorus, Vickie Shaw, Billie Myers, Bruce Vilanch and more

Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 3:00PM
F&ecircte De La Musique / Make Music NY Celebration: Salif Keita, Tabou Combo, Lo’Jo

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 7:00PM
CareFusion Jazz Festival New York: Mccoy Tyner Quartet featuring Ravi Coltrane, Esperanza Spalding and Francisco Mela & Stanley Clarke Band featuring Hiromi

Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 3:00PM
Tinariwen, Omar Souleyman, Toubab Krewe

Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 3:00PM
Gil Scott-Heron

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 3:00PM
Definitely Poetry: Daniel Bernard Roumain with special guests Emeline Michel, Erol Josué, Cave Canem Poets: Gina Dorcely, Gregory Pardlo and Mervyn Taylor

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 7:00PM
Nuyorican Poets Café

Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 3:00PM
ISTANBULIVE II: The Sounds & Colors of Turkey featuring Kenan Dogulu, mor ve otesi, Ilhan Ersahin’s Istanbul Sessions, Burhan Ocal Tulug Tirpan, Sukriye Tutkun, & DJ Salih Saka

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 7:00PM
Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible, El Guincho, Anita Tijoux. Presented in association with the 11th Annual LAMC

Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 3:00PM
Maldita Vecindad, The Pinker Tones

Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 3:00PM
Raphael Saadiq, and Special Guests

Sunday, July 18, 2010 at 3:00PM
Global Family Day presented in association with Parents® House of Kids: Featuring Ralph’s World, Bethany and Rufus and Cirque-tacular Entertainment

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 8:00PM
Comedy Central Park presents The Daily Show and Friends, hosted by Lewis Black

Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 3:00PM
Bassekou Kouyate + Ngoni Ba, Burkina Electric, Fool’s Gold

Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 3:00PM
Jovanatti, Los Amigos Invisibles, Natalia Lafourcade

Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 3:00PM
St.Vincent, tUnE-yArDs, Basia Bulat

Monday, August 2, 2010 at 7:00PM
Hot Chip, Hercules and Love Affair, Holy Ghost! Tickets $35

Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 3:00PM
Clark Sisters and Kierra Kiki Sheard

Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 7:00PM
The xx, Chairlift, Jack Peñate

Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 3:00PM
Bachata Fest featuring Andy Andy, Luis Miguel de la Amargue, Elvis Martinez and Alexandra

Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 3:00PM
Public Enemy, Blitz The Ambassador, The 7th Octave

Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 3:00PM
Chrisette Michelle, Mario and Tamia

August 22, 2010 at 3:00PM
The Specials, Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears and $mall ¢hange

Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 3:00PM
The Music of the Black Sea Roma Festival featuring: Mahala Rai Banda, Selim Sesler The NY Gypsy All-Stars , Técsöi; Banda and The Yuri Yunakov Ensemble

2010 Schedule of FREE Performances at SummerStage CityWide

Full list of over 60+ Performances all throughout the 5 NYC boroughs!

2010 Benefit Concerts

Tuesday, 6/8/10 (6-10PM)
SummerStage 25th Anniversary Celebration Fundraiser
Tuesday, 6/15/10 (6:30-9:30PM)
John Butler Trio; State Radio ($30-$35)
Monday 7/26/10 (7-10PM)
The Flaming Lips (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday, 7/27/10 (6:30-9:30PM)
The Black Keys (SOLD OUT)
Wednesday, 7/28/10 (6:30-9:30PM)
The Black Keys; The Morning Benders ($35)
Wednesday 8/4/10 (6:30-9:30PM)
Hot Chip; Hercules and Love Affair; Holy Ghost ($35)
Wednesday 8/11/10 (6:00PM-9:00PM)
Gov't Mule
Tuesday, 9/21/10 (7-10PM)
Pavement (SOLD OUT)

Dates: Thursdays, June 17 to August 12, 2010
Location: Union Square, NYC
Details: Summer in the Square is a FREE weekly series in Union Square Park offering an electrifying blend of music and theatrical performances, yoga and fitness classes, and activities for kids.
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2010 Summer In The Square Schedule
7AM - "The Basics of Running 101"
8AM - "Open Level Yoga"
9AM - "Brooklyn Bridge Bootcamp"'s full body aerobic workout.
10AM - Kids in the Square kicks off in the playground with "Mommy & Me Yoga" presented by Yogi Beans.
12PM - music, dance performances, caricature artists, face painting, and puppeteers for children of all ages.
6PM - The day's festivities end on a high note with Music in the Square, presented by Live at Best Buy as NYC based musicians representing a variety of genres energize the park with live musical and theatrical performances.

Dates: Wednesday, June 9 to August 1, 2010
Location: Delacorte Theater in Central Park, NYC
Details: Shakespeare in the Park is a beloved New York summertime tradition. For more than 50 years, the Public Theater has brought FREE Shakespeare performances to 100,000 people each summer. FREE tickets are available both in person and online to the general public.
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Ticket Distribution Information
2010 Shakespeare in the Park Schedule
The Winter's Tale: (6/9, 10, 15, 16, 19, 20, 27, 28, 29. 7/2, 7, 8, 11, 12, 17, 21, 22, 25, 27, 30, 31)
The Merchant Of Venice: (6/12, 13, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30. 7/3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 16, 18, 20, 23, 24, 28, 29. 8/1)

Dates: Sunday May 2 to Fall, 2010
Location: Clinton & Bay Sts., Red Hook, Brooklyn
Details: The food scene at the Red Hook Ballfields started in 1974, when wives & vendors served food to husbands & spectators during soccer games. Over time, the Mexican huaraches, tacos, Salvadoran papusas, Honduran baleadas & more at the Ballfields have become a NYC foodie destination.
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Dates: Fridays, May 14 to August 27, 2010 6AM
Location: Rockefeller Plaza (49th & 5th Ave), NYC
Details: For its 15th year, NBC's TODAY is bringing back some of the biggest names in music to rock the Plaza. Performances run on Fridays from 7-10AM, so if you want to ensure a good spot, plan to arrive about 1-2 hours early. FREE.
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2010 FREE NBC Concert Schedule
Friday, May 14- Sting
Friday, May 21 - The Script
Friday, May 28 - OneRepublic
Thursday, June 3 - 'American Idol' winner and runner-up
Friday, June 4 - Justin Bieber
Tuesday, June 8 - Christina Aguilera
Friday, June 11 - Rascal Flatts
Friday, June 18 - James Taylor & Carole King
Friday, June 25 - Maxwell
Friday, July 2 - Maroon 5
Friday, July 9 - Lady Gaga
Friday, July 16 - Enrique Iglesias
Friday, July 23 - John Mayer
Friday, July 30 - Carrie Underwood
Friday, August 6 - Train
Friday, August 13 - Ke$ha
Friday, August 20 - Keith Urban
Friday, August 27 - Katy Perry

Dates: Every weekend, May 14 to August 15, 2010
Location: Venues throughout NYC
Details: Rooftop Films Summer Series provides "Underground Movies Outdoors" & includes feature-length films and programs of shorts, all new, all independent. Most of the feature films are either New York, US or World Premieres. Films represent a diverse range of documentaries, fiction, drama, comedy animation & more. We couple films with venues, and connect artists with audiences in Q&A sessions so that each event is unique & memorable. Tickets are $10-$20.
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2010 Rooftop Films Summer Series Venues
2010 Upcoming Films

Dates: Tuesdays, June 1 to September 28, 2010 at 7:30PM
Location: CZECH CENTER New York: 321 East 73rd St, NYC
Details: Come and enjoy Czech films and Manhattan views on the rooftop of the Czech Center New York. Films are screened at dusk every Tuesday, starting June 1st until September 28th. All films are in Czech with English subtitles. FREE. There are 54 seats so arrive early!
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Czech Center NY Events
2010 Rooftop Film Schedule

JUNE
1 Nestyda/Shameless
8 Vesnicko ma Strediskova/My Sweet Little village
15 Jedna ruka netleska/ One Hand Can't Clap
22 Raftaci/Raftaci
29 Deti noci/ Night Owls

JULY
6 Účastnici zajezdu/ Holiday Makers
13 Ecce Homo Homolka
20 Libas jako buh/ You Kiss Like a God
27 Jara Cimrman lezici spici/ Jára Cimrman Lying, Sleeping

AUGUST
3 Grandhotel/Grandhotel
10 Hogo Fogo Homolka
17 Roman pro zeny/ From Subway with Love
24 Devcatko/Girlie, Benjamin Tucek
31 Vrchni Prchni/ Waiter, Scarper!

SEPTEMBER
7 Roming/Roming
14 Homolka a Tobolka
21 O rodicich a detech/ Of Parents and Children
28. Na samote u lesa/ Seclusion Near a Forest
Program is subject to change.

Dates: Tuesday, June 29 to Saturday, July 17, 2010 6:30PM Dance Lessons, 7:30-10PM
Location: Lincoln Center Damrosch Park (W. 62nd St & Columbus), NYC
Details: The world’s finest dance bands turn Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park into New York’s favorite open-air dance party—for pros and newcomersalike. Join the electrifying sounds of swing, salsa, disco, Afrobeat, and much, much more. Single Ticket: $17, Six-Night Pass: $90, Season: $160
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Tickets: Midsummer Night Swing
Listen to the Music

2010 Midsummer Night Swing Schedule
Tuesday, 6/29 - The George Gee Swing Orchestra & The Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra
Wednesday, 6/30 - narcotango
Thursday, 7/1 - The Time Jumpers
Friday, 7/2 - Orchestre Septentrional d'Haiti
Saturday, 7/3 - La-33
Tuesday, 7/6 - New Orleans Moonshiners
Wednesday, 7/5 - JC Hopkins Biggish Band with special guests Joey Arias, Justin Bond, and Lea DeLaria
Thursday, 7/7 - DJ Rekha (of Basement Bhangra) with special guest Red Baraat
Friday, 7/8 - Tony Swing
Saturday, 7/9 - Wycliffe Gordon Sextet
Monday, 7/12 - Femi Kuti & The Positive Force
Wednesday, 7/14 - Catherine Russell and Cat & The Hounds Swing Band
Thursday, 7/15 - Loser’s Lounge: Ladies’ Night; Young Patron’s Party
Friday, 7/16 - La Excelencia
Saturday, 7/17 - 3PM Kids Dance sponsored by Target
Saturday, 7/17 - 6:30PM Harlem Renaissance Orchestra

Dates: Summer (May through September)
Location: 3 Locations: LIC, Queens; South Street Seaport, Manhattan; Governor's Island
Details: Water Taxi Beach LIC: the original WTB boasts 1K tons of sand spread over 44K sq feet & offers spectacular views of the midtown Manhattan & fun in the sun by day, serious playground for the 21+ crowd at night. WTB SSS: 18K sq feet of fun, food, sun, recreation & relaxation. Located at South Street Seaport, this Beach offers the most spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge. WTB Governor's Island: the newest and the city's premier waterfront spot for great music & spectacular views of lower Manhattan.
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Water Taxi Beach - Long Island City

Water Taxi Beach - South Street Seaport

Water Taxi Beach - Governor's Island
Review: What you should know about Water Taxi Beach LIC

Dates: Opens May 29, 2010. Hours: 12PM (11AM weekends) to 12 AM daily
Location: 1000 Surf Avenue, Coney Island, Brooklyn
Details: Luna Park was an amusement park at Coney Island, Brooklyn from 1903 to 1944. The new Luna Park opened May 29, 2010 on the ground of the former Astroland amusement park which closed after the 2008 season. Unlimited ride passes vary from $26-$34.
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List of Attractions at Luna Park