Friday, June 16 – Sunday, August 13
CityParks Foundation People and Parks, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park at 69th Street and Fifth Avenue or at 72nd Street and Central Park West. Free, eclectic, and thoughtful programming for all. In keeping with SummerStage tradition, the 2006 season includes a wide range of music, dance, film and spoken word, by renowned and emerging artists. Of special note this year is the abundance of renowned female artists that SummerStage will welcome from around the world, www.summerstage.org.
Sunday, July 2
Independence Day Chinatown Parade
This large-scale annual celebration features cultural floats and a multitude of lion and dragon dance performances. From 1:00 to 2:30 PM, the Independence Day parade will wind through the major streets of Chinatown. It will begin at Grand and Mott Street, continue down Mott Street, East Broadway, Forsyth, and end at Division Street.
Tuesday, July 4
Macy’s Fireworks Display: East River -- FDR Drive, You can see the Macy's fireworks from any place in Manhattan, Brooklyn or Queens with a view of the East River. In Manhattan, the FDR Drive will be closed to traffic for public fireworks viewing from 14th to 42nd Streets. Pedestrian access to the viewing area will be at 23rd, 38th and 42nd Streets.
It gets crowded, so get there early (by 7 pm if you want a good spot) and bring chairs or a blanket to spread out and whatever other supplies you need to enjoy the wait (water, food, iPods, etc.). The FDR Drive will eventually turn into a giant New York City block party. Just make sure you hit the loo before you get there – there are no public facilities on the FDR drive. And be prepared to spend some time getting home. It takes a while for the crowd to thin out.
South Street Seaport, Join the River to River Festival for a special fireworks viewing party at the South Street Seaport. You'll be able to see the pyrotechnics from all three fireworks locations. Pedestrian access to the FDR at the South Street Seaport is from Pearl Street only. The crowds are huge, so avoid them if you don’t want to feel cramped.
Wednesday, July 5
River Flicks, Hudson River Park Trust, Shown on Hudson River Parks’ pier 54 and 46. River Flicks offers spectacular vistas at which to enjoy movies by the water and under the stars. Pier 54's Wednesday night movies are PG-13 and R rated, while Pier 46's Friday night movies are family-oriented (with G or PG ratings). These events start at dusk (around 8:30 pm).
Saturday, July 8
1st Annual NYC Main Squeeze Accordion Festival, Riverside Park South, Pier 1 at 70th Street. Come hear the accordion as you've never heard it before at our 1st Annual tribute to this versatile instrument. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes for this all day festival of traditional and eclectic music from around the globe.
The New York City Tap Festival, The Duke at 229 West 42nd Street. Each summer, hundreds of tap dancers gather from around the world to teach, study, perform, collaborate, and explore. Tap City offers master classes and courses with internationally renowned teachers, expansive teen and adult training programs, awards, diverse performances and city-wide events. From 10 AM to 10 PM. For those of you that love to dance, take advantage of our exclusive weekend package: http://www.dnykg.com/packages.html
Sunday, July 9
Swing Dance, New York Swing Dance Society, St. Cyril & St. Methodius Croatian Hall, 502 West 41st Street. Swing dance to the sounds of the Houston Person Quartet; dance lesson at 7 p.m.; dancing from 8 p.m. - 12 midnight; DJ plays between sets; admission $15 for non-members; $11 for members and seniors.
Acoustic Sundays, Summer on the Hudson Riverside Park South, The Plaza at 70th Street. Come join us for sunset concerts featuring some of New York's best jazz, R&B, and salsa musicians. July 9 - August 13, 6:00 PM. Metropolitan Klezmer, July 16-The Paul Peress Quartet, July 23-Howard Fishman Quartet, July 30-Kevin Kinsella, August 6-Paprika, August 13-Ray Martinez Sabor Criollo.
Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14
Summer Restaurant Week 2006, now in its 15th year, celebrates the leading restaurants of New York City. This summer will promote New York City as "The City That Never Sleeps." 24 hours, 7 days a week, New Yorkers can get anything at anytime of day. There will be a $24.07 prix-fixe lunch and $35.00 prix-fixe dinner.
Coffee and Tea: Everything 4 Coffee and Tea Festival is a two-day event on July 15 & 16, 2006 dedicated to the growth and proliferations of the specialty coffee and gourmet tea market place. Bringing together over 80 vendors from international, national and local coffee and tea distributors, roasters and cafes, this festival allows participants to explore topics from brewing a perfect cup of coffee to choosing the best confectionery delights to have with your tea. Register today at www.everything4coffeeandtea.com. $10 Pre-Register $15 at Door
Sunday, July 16
Bastille Day on 60th Street, French Institute Alliance Française's, 60th Street from Lexington to Fifth Avenues. The French Institute Alliance Française's free annual street fair will bring the sights, sounds, and flavors of France and French-speaking countries to New York. There will be cuisine to savor, merchandise to buy, live music and dancing to entertain, and much more. Details will be posted on bastilledaynyc.com or fiaf.org as they become available.
Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21
Summer Restaurant Week, Part II. This summer will promote New York City as "The City That Never Sleeps." 24 hours, 7 days a week, New Yorkers can get anything at anytime of day. There will be a $24.07 prix-fixe lunch and $35.00 prix-fixe dinner.
Thursday, July 20
World Chefs Cooking for Life, Vikas Khanna, 2 Desbrosses Street. Vikas Khanna's World Chefs Cooking for Life presents "The Living Pyramids." Some of the World's Top Chefs will be cooking at The Pyramids of Giza to raise money and awareness for the needs of travelers with disabilities. For info, www.worldofchefs.org
Sunday, July 30
Moon Dance, Hudson River Park Trust, at Pier 54. This amazing event starts with free dancing instructions from the renowned school, Dance Manhattan, and culminates in an all out dance extravaganza. Moon Dance allows seasoned dancers and novices alike to get out on the custom dance floor and learn steps from exceptional instructors in Tango, Swing and Salsa.
Thank you to Wendy Perrin and Condé Nast Traveler for choosing us as their exclusive “Destination Specialist for New York City” for the second consecutive year! We are thrilled to be included amongst the top travel specialists around the world.
