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Clockwise from left: American Museum of natural history (“Penguins” iMAX), Bryant Park (Broadway in Bryant Park), Fringe Jr. (“young Olympians”)
great events for August By Samantha Simon
MArinA MAdness OngOing [All Ages] The historic Pier 57 is set to be transformed into a mall in 2015, but for now it serves as an artistic and cultural hub. Fun art installations and yummy food vendors—think Van Leeuwen ice cream, Takumi Tacos, and Fletcher’s Brooklyn Barbecue—are just a few of the storage container pop-ups families can enjoy alongside fantastic marina views. Free; 11am-8pm Tues through Thurs (9pm Fri), 9am-9pm sat & sun. West 15th street and eleventh Avenue, 212-477-8008, marinap57.com
VisiT Penguin CiTy thrOugh JAnuAry 2014 [Ages 2 And Up] If you’re looking to cool down and take a break from the summer heat, stop by “Penguins,” the new IMAX film at the
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American Museum of Natural History. Filmmaker Sir David Attenborough will take you along as he tracks the journey of a King Penguin striving to protect his offspring from cold weather and lurking predators. Children $8, adults $12.50; start times between 10:30am and 4:30pm. Central Park West at 79th street, 212-769-5100, amnh.org
CeleBrATe The sTreeTs August 3, 10, & 17 [All Ages] For three consecutive Saturdays, take full advantage of a car-free Park Avenue. Roughly seven miles of Summer Streets will be packed with families ready to run, walk, bike, or play at their leisure. Past activities have included a climbing wall and zip lining for those who dare to be brave. If that’s not your thing, relax and enjoy a street-wide
picnic or check out some urban art. Free; 7am-1pm. Park Avenue between Central Park and the Brooklyn Bridge, nyc.gov/summerstreets
A MusiCAl lunCh August 8 & 15 [All Ages] On Thursdays through the middle of August, head over to Bryant Park to see stars of popular Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals perform their biggest hits. Kick back on the lawn for a lunchtime picnic with the kids as you sing along to tunes from “Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark,” “Annie The Musical,” and the always-classic “Mamma Mia!” Free; 12:30-1:30pm. sixth Avenue and West 42nd st., 212-768-4242, bryantpark.org
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