2013 Guide to Summer in NYC

2013

guide to SUMMER IN NYC purely elizabeth.

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fellow new yorkers, If you’re anything like us, you jump at any and every opportunity to spend time outdoors as soon as the nice weather rolls in. This Summer, we’re making it easy for you! Here is a comprehensive guide to live music, concert series, arts and food festivals, fitness classes, outdoor movies + more.

Have a purely wonderful Summer!

GUIDE TO SUMMER IN NYC | INTRO

CONCERTS

CENTRAL PARK SUMMER STAGE

What: Summer Concert Series

Where: Central Park Summerstage, located at Rumsey Playfield

When: Various nights, May-August

Cost: Free or Ticketed

Website: http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage/ NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC IN THE PARKS

What: New York Philharmonic will perform in all five NYC boroughs

When: July 10th-16th

Where: Various locations

Cost: Free

Website: http://nyphil.org/ConcertsTickets NAUMBURG ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS 2013

What: Symphonic and Semi-Classical Music

Where: Central Park’s Naumburg Bandshell.

When: Various Nights June-August

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.naumburgconcerts.org/artist.php?view=cal MAD SQ KIDS CONCERT SERIES

What: Summer Concert Series

Where: Madison Square Park

When: Tuesday and Thursday Mornings, 10:30 AM June 11th-August 8th

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/kids RIVER ROCKS

What: Free Concerts

Where: Pier 84 in Hudson River Park (at 14th Street)

When: July 11th, 25th + August 8th

Cost: Free

Website: http://riverrocksnyc.com/index.html

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SUNSET ON THE HUDSON

What: Music from Local NYC Artists

Where: Pier 45 in Hudson River Park

When: 7 PM Friday Evenings June, 7th-August, 23rd

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/sunset-on-the-hud son AFTER WORK MUSIC

What: Concert Series Featuring local NY Area Artists

Where: Bryant Park

When: Wednesday Evenings, June-August

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/afterwork.html

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LIVE ON PIER 26

What: Concert Series

Where: Pier 26 in Hudson River Park in Tribeca

When: Various Nights

Cost: Tickets

Website: http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/live-on-pier-26 GOOD MORNING AMERICA’S SUMMER CONCERTS

What: Summer Concert Series

Where: Central Park, Rumsey Playfield

When: Friday mornings May-August

Cost: Free NBC’S TODAY SHOW SUMMER CONCERTS

What: Summer Concert Series

Where: Rockefeller Center

When: Friday Mornings, May 24th -August 30th

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Today-Show- Summer-Concert-Series-2013-Lineup-205968371.html CELEBRATE BROOKLYN

What: Concert Series

Where: Prospect Park Bandshell

When: Various Nights, June 5th- August 10th

Cost: Suggested $3 Donation

Website: http://bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebrate-brooklyn/pros pect-park-bandshell-2013 SUMMER IN THE SQUARE

What: Concerts, Yoga Classes, Performances

Where: Union Square

When: Thursdays, from mid-June to mid-August (Lunch and Evenings)

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.unionsquarenyc.org/park/seasonal/291

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BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK FREE!

What: Performances from Popular Broadway Shows Live

Where: Bryant Park

When: Thursday afternoons, July-August

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/broadway.html

ARTS FESTIVALS

HOWL! FESTIVAL

What: Arts, Live Entertainment, Sports, Live Music

Where: Tompkins Square Park

When: May 31st-June 2nd

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.howlfestival.com/ THE 34TH ANNUAL MUSEUM MILE FESTIVAL

What: Access to All Museums Along the Mile, Live Music + Entertainment

Where: 5th Avenue at 82nd St.

When: June 11th 6-9 PM

Cost: Free

Website: http://museummilefestival.org/ NORTHSIDE FESTIVAL 2013

What: Live Music, Films + an Entreprenuership and Technology Conference

Where: Music Hall of Williamsburg

When: June 13th-20th

Cost: Tickets Range Starting at $25

Website: http://northsidefestival.com/

GUIDE TO SUMMER IN NYC | ARTS FESTIVALS

HESTER STREET FAIR

What: 60 Vendors, Including Craftspeople and Food Vendors

Where: Hester Street and Essex Street

When: Saturdays April- September, 10 AM - 6 PM

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.hesterstreetfair.com/ LINCOLN CENTER OUT OF DOORS

What: Music and Dance Festival

Where: Lincoln Center

When: July 24th- August 11th

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.lcoutofdoors.org/ 10TH ANNUAL MAMAPALOOZA OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA

What: Music, Art, Kids Activities, Food Vendors and Fitness Demos

Where: Riverside Park: Riverside Park South

When: May 19th, 11 AM

Cost: Free Website: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/05/19/sum mer-on-the-hudson-10th-annual-mamapalooza-outdoor-extravaganza RENEGADE CRAFT FAIR

What: Indie-Craft Marketplace

Where: East River State Park, Brooklyn

When: June 22nd + 23rd

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.renegadecraft.com/ WASHINGTON SQUARE OUTDOOR ART EXHIBIT

What: Fine Artists + Craft Artisans from Around the NY Metropolitan Area

Where: East 12th St - Washington Square

When: May 25th, 26th, 27th and June 1st and 2nd

Cost: Free

Website: http://wsoae.org/

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FOOD + WINE FESTIVALS

GREAT GOOGAMOOGA

What: Live Music, Foods and Drinks

Where: Prospect Park

When: May 17th-19th

Cost: $54.50

Website: http://brooklyn.googamooga.com/ MADISON SQUARE PARK EATS YOUR HEART OUT

What: Outdoor Food Pop Up Market

Where: Worth Square

When: May 3rd-31st

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/2013-eats MANHATTAN COCKTAIL CLASSIC 2013

What: Almost 100 Cocktail Events + a Multi-Day Trade Conference

Where: Different Bars and Venues Across Four Boroughs

When: May 17th-21st

Cost: Ranges Depending on Event

Website: http://www.manhattancocktailclassic.com/ TASTE OF TRIBECA 2013

What: Outdoor Culinary Festival

Where: Tribeca Area

When: May 18th

Cost: $50 the day of the event, and $45 in advance

Website: http://www.tasteoftribeca.com/ BROOKLYN UNCORKED WINE FESTIVAL

What: Wine Festival

Where: Skylight One Hanson - 1 Hanson Place

When: Wednesday, May 29th 6-9 PM

Cost: Tickets Start at $45, with VIP tickets reaching $125

Website: http://www.ediblemanhattan.com/ event/brooklyn-uncorked/

GUIDE TO SUMMER IN NYC | FOOD + WINE FESTIVALS

SMORGASBURG

What: 75-100 Specialty Food and Beverage Vendors

Where: Saturdays in Williamsburg and Sundays in DUMBO

When: April-November

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.smorgasburg.com/

FITNESS ACTIVITIES + EVENTS

SUMMER ON THE HUDSON

What: Various Wellness Activities and Fitness Classes

Where: Riverside Park from 59th Street to 153rd Street

When: May-August

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson TOUR DE CURE SPIN-A-THON

What: Spin to Stop Diabetes (Three 1-Hour Sessions)

Where: 24-Hour Fitness 36 Crosby St, NY, NY

When: May 19th, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Cost: $40/session

Website: http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/A1GNY-GreaterN ewYorkCityArea?pg=entry&fr_id=8610 WANDERLUST YOGA IN THE CITY

What: Yoga Festival

Where: Pier 63- Hudson River Park

When: June 9th

Cost: Free

Website: http://nyc.wanderlustfestival.com/

GUIDE TO SUMMER IN NYC | FITNESS ACTIVITIES + EVENTS

SUMMER STREETS

What: 7 Miles of NYC Streets Opened Up to Play, Run, Walk and Bike

Where: Along Park Ave, Starting at the Brooklyn Bridge ending at 72nd St

When: 3 Saturdays in August (TBA), 7 AM-1 PM

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/summerstreets/html/home/home. shtml

OUTDOOR MOVIES

HBO BRYANT PARK SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL

Where: Bryant Park

When: Monday Nights, June-August 5 PM- 11:30 PM

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/filmfestival.html RIVERFLICKS 2013

Where: Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers

When: Wednesdays July 10th-August 21st

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/riverflicks SUMMERSCREEN

What: Movies and Live Bands

Where: McCarren Park

When: July 10th- August, Wednesday Nights

Cost: Free

Website: http://summerscreen.org/ MOVIES WITH A VIEW: BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK SUMMER FILM SERIES

What: Films and Music

Where: Brooklyn Bridge Park

When: TBD

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.brooklyn bridgepark.org/events/calendar

GUIDE TO SUMMER IN NYC | OUTDOOR MOVIES

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