Tuesday, July 1
J. M. W. Turner, opens at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street, 212-879-5500. Having once lashed himself to a ship’s mast during a storm to get a better look at his source material, J.M.W. Turner created moody seascapes and landscapes suffused with luminosity. The paintings, which are said to have served as precursors to Impressionism and abstract painting, will be on view as part of the Met’s 140-piece retrospective, the first in the U.S. in more than 40 years.
The New York City Waterfalls, Public Art Fund and the City of New York, Four sites including: the Brooklyn Bridge, between Piers 4 and 5, Pier 35, and Governors Island, 212-370-1319. Commissioned by the Public Art Fund, the project consists of four monumental, man-made waterfalls. These 90- to 120-foot tall installations will operate from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week, and will be lit after sunset. This major work of temporary public art was created by acclaimed artist Olafur Eliasson. Runs through Wednesday, October 15.
Hayden Planetarium Program: Virtual Universe: Things That Go Bang, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, 212-769-5100. Fee: $15 The Hayden Planetarium has assembled the world’s largest cosmic atlas, extending from Earth to the greatest distances yet charted by astronomers. On the first Tuesday of each month, visitors are invited to a fully interactive tour of the universe that surrounds us—the longest trip one can take while staying in New York!
Wednesday, July 2
Lincoln Center Festival 2008, Lincoln Center, 212-721-6500. This summer, the Lincoln Center Festival returns for its 13th season, hosting a diverse assortment of ethnic arts events, including opera, poetry, dance, and music. From July 2 to July 27, artists from all around the world will be in New York performing such works as Die Soldaten, The Bacchae, and Impressing The Czar, as well as concerts by others. Runs through Sunday, July 27.
Friday, July 4
Live Jazz Performance: Starry Nights, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, 212-769-5100. Free. Some of the world’s greatest jazz musicians play one-hour sets at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM on the first Friday of each month. An extensive menu of delicious Tapas and beverages is also available.
2008 Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, The 32nd Annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® America's Biggest Independence Day Pyrotechnic Display Celebrates our Nation Through the Rhythm and Magic of Dance. Macy's Fireworks will be launched from two locations in New York City, the East River between 10th and 24th Streets and the South Street Seaport with 35,000 fireworks. Show will feature special moment dedicated to Macy's 150th Anniversary.
Monday, July 7
Bryant Park Free Movie: The Man Who Came to Dinner, Bette Davis and Jimmy Durante costar in this 1942 comedy. Bring a picnic and blanket and enjoy the evening.
Wednesday, July 9
Summer on the Hudson: Soccer Tots & Pee Wee Basketball, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, 71st St. Soccer Field and Basketball Courts, 212-408-0219. All little ones (5 and under) welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball. Wednesdays, July 9 – August 6 Soccer Tots; 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pee Wee Basketball; 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Saturday, July 12
Summer on the Hudson: 3rd Annual NYC Main Squeeze Accordion Festival, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, Pier I at 70th Street, 212-408-0219. We can’t get enough of these squeezebox masters! Traditional, contemporary and eclectic music from around the globe will get you up and dancing at our 3rd annual celebration of all things accordion! Kids can get in on the act too at the Accordion Kids Corner. Browse the Accordion Flea Market and dance, dance, dance! 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Meet the Artists: Stacey Cushman, New York Transit Museum, Corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn Heights, 718-694-1600. Ceramic artist Stacey Cushman will demonstrate some of her techniques and help us create our own elaborate ceramic plaques to tell a tale of our neighborhoods. Suggested for ages 5+. Workshop starts at 1:30 PM. Runs through Sunday, July 13.
Monday, July 14
Bryant Park Free Movie: Fail Safe, Sidney Lumet directs Henry Fonda in a cold war thriller.
Wednesday, July 16
Summer on the Hudson: Soccer Tots & Pee Wee Basketball, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, 71st St. Soccer Field and Basketball Courts, 212-408-0219. All little ones (5 and under) welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball. Wednesdays, July 9 – August 6 Soccer Tots; 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Pee Wee Basketball; 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Thursday, July 17
Summer on the Hudson: kid acts! Children's Performance Series, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, Pier I at 70th Street, 212-408-0219. THIS WEEK: Singer Songwriter Patricia Shih / Big Ideas for Little Ears Music, storytelling & theater for young audiences. Suitable for kids up to age 7. Thursdays, July 10 – August 14, 10:30 AM –11:30 AM. Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets All Events are FREE. Weather Permitting.
Friday, July 18
Summer on the Hudson: GlobeSonic Sound System Dance Party, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, Pier I at 70th Street, 212-408-0219. Join hundreds of others who come to dance the night away at our open-air summer dance parties with the GlobeSonic Sound System DJs accompanied by the Body Temple Drummers. Friday July 18, August 15, September 12, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Saturday, July 20
Summer on the Hudson: Acoustic Sundays - Nation Beat, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, Pier I at 70th Street, 212-408-0219. This Week: Nation Beat. Enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Hudson as you listen to some of New York’s best jazz, R&B, and world music. 7:00 PM. Acoustic Sundays is sponsored by: Riverside South Properties.
Summer on the Hudson: Site Specific Sundays with Dance Gang, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, Red Shade Plaza at 63rd Street, 212-408-0219. Guerilla art duo Dance Gang brings the park’s kinetic design and cultural history to life with their dance installation trilogy-The Floating Bridge of Princess Pestiny. Sundays, July 13, 20, 27, 3:00 PM.
Summer on the Hudson: kid acts! Afternoon Performance & Dance Party, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, Pier I at 70th Street, 212-408-0219. This Week: Cirque du Jour / The Dirty Sock Funtime Band. Shout along, laugh out loud, and rock out at our monthly afternoon dance & performance parties featuring rock-n-roll, and hula-hoop dancing with GrooveHoops! 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Monday, July 21
Bryant Park Free Movie: Arsenic and Old Lace, Cary Grant's sweet old aunties have a very nasty secret.
Wednesday, July 23
Summer on the Hudson: Movies Under the Stars – Election, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, Pier I at 70th Street, 212-408-0219. This Week: Election. Pack a picnic, bring a friend and settle in for a night of premier Hollywood movies. This year’s theme: Election Year! Dusk approximately 8:30 PM. Movies Under the Stars are sponsored by: Riverside South Properties.
Summer on the Hudson: Soccer Tots & Pee Wee Basketball, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, 71st St. Soccer Field and Basketball Courts, 212-408-0219. All little ones (5 and under) are welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball. Wednesdays, July 9 – August 6. Soccer Tots; 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Pee Wee Basketball; 10:30 Am – 11:30 AM.
Thursday, July 24
Ultimate Summertime Party, NYC Chapter of the National MS Society, Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink in Central Park, 212-453-3235. Spend the evening on the park’s dozen rides, playing carnival games and dancing under the stars while helping to raise money for MS research and programs for NYC residents. Guests will also enjoy a buffet barbecue, beer and wine bars, and other carnival favorites. Tickets are $75 in advance until July 22 and $85 at the door (pending availability).
Sunday, July 27
Summer on the Hudson: Site Specific Sundays with Dance Gang, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, Red Shade Plaza at 63rd Street, 212-408-0219. Guerilla art duo Dance Gang brings the park’s kinetic design and cultural history to life with their dance installation trilogy-The Floating Bridge of Princess Pestiny. Sundays, July 13, 20, 27, 3:00 PM.
Summer on the Hudson: Acoustic Sundays - Pharaoh's Daughter, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, Pier I at 70th Street, 212-408-0219. This Week: Pharaoh’s Daughter. Enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Hudson as you listen to some of New York’s best jazz, R&B, and world music. 7:00 PM. Acoustic Sundays is sponsored by: Riverside South Properties
Monday, July 28
Bryant Park Free Movie: The Apartment, It doesn't get much better than this -- a young Jack Lemmon in a Billy Wilder classic featuring a young Shirley MacLaine.
Wednesday, July 30
Summer on the Hudson: Movies Under the Stars - The Candidate, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, Pier I at 70th Street, 212-408-0219. This Week: The Candidate. Pack a picnic, bring a friend and settle in for a night of premier Hollywood movies. This year’s theme: Election Year! Dusk approximately 8:30 PM. Movies Under the Stars are sponsored by: Riverside South Properties.
Summer on the Hudson: Soccer Tots & Pee Wee Basketball, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, 71st St. Soccer Field and Basketball Courts, 212-408-0219. All little ones (5 and under) are welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball. Wednesdays, July 9 – August 6. Soccer Tots; 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Pee Wee Basketball; 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Thursday, July 31
Summer on the Hudson: kid acts! Children's Performance Series, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, Pier I at 70th Street, 212-408-0219. This Week: Thaddeus Rex / Read Like A Rock Star! Music, storytelling & theater for young audiences. Suitable for kids up to age 7. Thursdays, July 10 – August 14, 10:30 AM –11:30 AM. Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets All Events are FREE Weather Permitting.
