Tuesday, June 3
Summer Garden Concerts, Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, 421 East 61st Street, between First and York Avenues, 212-838-6878. The Museum hosts a concert at 6pm every Tuesday in June & July in the adjacent gardens. Featured performances include 19th century balladeers, an Irish fiddler, a jazz trio, and an evening of tavern tunes. Light refreshments are served. No reservations are required. Admission: $15 adults, $7 children, free for Museum members.
Virtual Universe: How Much Space Is There in the Universe?, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, 212-769-5200. Fee: $15 ($13.50 Members) The Hayden Planetarium has assembled the world’s largest cosmic atlas, extending from Earth to the greatest distances yet charted by astronomers.
Museum Mile Festival, Museum Mile, Fifth Avenue from 82nd to 105th Street, 212-606-2296. The 30th Annual Museum Mile Festival will take place rain or shine on Tuesday, June 3, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Walk the Mile from 82nd to 105th Street and visit nine of New York City's finest cultural institutions for FREE. Plus music, street performers and art activities for kids. Opening ceremony 5:45 PM at Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.
Comic Strip Live Guinness World Record Event, Comic Strip Live 1658 Second Avenue, 212-861-9386. The World Famous Comic Strip Live will set the Guinness World Record for Longest Stand Up Comedy Show in a fundraiser for the USO Metropolitan New York–an organization that helps US Troops and their families. Over 100 professional stand up comedians will grace the Comic Strip Live stage for 50 hours over three nights. Runs through Thursday, June 5.
Central Park Conservancy's Taste of Summer, Central Park, Central Park's Naumburg Bandshell (located mid-Park at 72nd Street), 212-310-6619. The Central Park Conservancy’s Taste of Summer benefit on June 4 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM features a night of sampling the City’s best dining and wines; dancing under the stars; and a silent auction showcasing beauty and vacation packages, jewelry and accessories. Jean-Georges Vongerichten to host VIP Cafe. Sponsored by Miraval Living Condominium.
Thursday, June 5
A Nova Amazonia: Symposium & Book Launch, The New York Botanical Garden and Amazonia Brazil, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian (NY), George Gustav Heye Center Auditorium, 718-817-8700. The New York Botanical Garden is a proud supporter of Amazônia Brasil and its mission to raise awareness of the delicate and diverse ecosystems of the Brazilian Amazon. Join us as Garden scientists and colleagues discuss forest farmers, global markets, and growing cities that are the vast and rapidly changing face of the Amazon.
Friday, June 6
Live Jazz Performance: Starry Nights, American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street, 212-769-5200. Free with Museum admission; seating is limited 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.
ISI Figure Skating Competition opens at Chelsea Piers, Pier 61. 212-336-6100. Runs though Sunday, June 8.
FREE French Films on Friday Nights, New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at 77th Street, 212-873-3400. New-York Historical Society is proud to partner with the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs on LET THEM EAT CAKE FILM NIGHTS. WE WILL BE Screening Free FRENCH FILMS IN THE SOCIETY’S AUDITORIUM at 6PM FRIDAY EVENINGS in May and June. 5/30 Wesh wesh, qu'est-ce qui se passe?; 6/6 Les Petits Soldats; 6/13 Le Couperet; 6/20 Les Soeurs Fachees.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
SoHo Stroll, SoHo Partnership, Participating stores throughout SoHo, 212-274-0550. The SoHo Partnership, a nonprofit organization that helps homeless men and women to re-enter the workforce and achieve life-long self-sufficiency, will once again host the SoHo Stroll, in which SoHo retailers offer marked discounts to shoppers throughout the day, raising awareness for homelessness and helping to keep the famous district beautiful.
Lolita and Maid Fashion Day at Kinokuniya, Kinokuniya Bookstore, 1073 Ave of the Americas, 203-840-5334. Kinokuniya Bookstore presents a day-long series of events showcasing the diverse world of cute, cool, elegant, and hip fashion in modern Japan. Beginning at 10 AM and running until 8 PM, the day includes speakers, screenings, and discounts. Kinokuniya invites anime fans, Lolita and Maid fashionistas, and New Yorkers up for a unique experience!
6th Annual Snapple Big Apple BBQ Block Party, Madison Square Park, Madison Square Park, 212-228-3585. Bringing together the country’s top pitmasters, the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party attracts people from near and far. Admission is free. Take in the sights, sounds and smells of the event – from great live music to engaging seminars and demonstrations – without ever dropping a dollar. The country’s best BBQ goes for only $8 per plate. Noon–6:00 PM
Summer Kickoff at the Waterfront, South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton Street/Pier 16, South Street Seaport, 212-748-8786. A daylong celebration of everything the Museum has to offer: harbor sails, walking tours, gallery talks and more. One admission pays for everything. Reservations required. Call for ticket prices and reservations.
Annual Vintage Police Car Show (All Ages) 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, The NYC Police Museum, 100 Old Slip, 212-480-3100. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to view a piece of the City’s history when the Police Museum displays classic patrol vehicles used by New York’s Finest at its 7th Annual Car Show. Also on display will be original and replica cars from famous crime-fighting television series.
ATLANTIC AVENUE ARTWALK 2008, New York Transit Museum, Corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn Heights, 718-694-1600. Discover local artists and the eclectic culture and character of Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn's dynamic, historic thoroughfare, then present your ArtWalk pass to enjoy 2-for-1 admission to the New York Transit Museum, open from noon – 5 PM. Kids can fashion a tile plaque depicting their neighborhood at our 1pm children’s workshop. Runs through Sunday, June 8.
James Beard Foundation Awards, Lincoln Center, Avery Fisher Hall, 212-9250054.
Summer on the Hudson: kid acts! Afternoon Performance & Dance Party, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, Pier I at 70th St., 212-408-0219. ***This Week: Imagination in Motion / David Weinstone & Music for Aardvarks 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***Special thanks to our media partner Metropolitan Moms.
Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk 2008, COlab Projects, Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation (AALDC) and Atlantic Avenue Betterment, Atlantic Ave and beyond, 718-875-8993. ARTWALK08 is a tour of open studios, gallery shows, public art projects, and special events on Atlantic Avenue featuring over 200 artists. A wide range of artists across media will open their studios to the public for a special, rare glimpse into the artist1s workspace and creative process.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Rock & Run on the River, Hudson River Park 's PIER 84, Hudson River Park 's PIER 84, 646-227-3885. This one-day event will feature a 5K run/walk followed by a food and entertainment festival. Dan Abrams, MSNBC host and chief legal correspondent for NBC News, will host. All participants will receive a Rock & Run T-shirt designed by honorary event co-chair, acclaimed fashion designer Carmen Marc Valvo. For more info, visit mskcc.org/rockandrun.
Tuesday, June 10
Summer Garden Concerts, Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, 421 East 61st Street, between First and York Avenues, 212-838-6878. The Museum hosts a concert at 6pm every Tuesday in June & July in the adjacent gardens. Featured performances include 19th century balladeers, an Irish fiddler, a jazz trio, and an evening of tavern tunes. Light refreshments are served. No reservations are required. Admission: $15 adults, $7 children, free for Museum members.
Wednesday, June 11
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, The Plaza at 66th St., 212-408-0219. End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Wednesdays, June 4 – September 24, 6:30 PM.
Thursday, June 12
The Affordable Art Fair, Metropolitan Pavilion & The Altman Building, 125 West 18th Street, 212-256-2003. Runs through Sunday, June 15.
The Future of Korean International Competitiveness, The Korea Society 950 Third Avenue, Eighth Floor, 212-759-7525. Joe Fuller Co-Founder and CEO Monitor Group 12:00 PM - June 12th Fuller will draw on his expertise in governance and corporate strategy, as well as his extensive dealings with Korea's largest companies, to highlight issues of governance and strategy that will impact the future development of Korean international competitiveness.
Digital Downtown, New York's Consumer Technology Showcase, In Association With the Consumer Electronics Association®, producer of International CES®, Winter Garden, World Financial Center, 220 Vesey St., 212-417-7000. Ask the experts about the latest in HDTV, home theater & automation, mobile devices, videogames, in-car entertainment. See the newest consumer technology products from over 30 leading brands. Produced in association with the Consumer Electronics Association®, producer of the International Consumer Electronics Show®, the world's largest tradeshow. Runs through Saturday, June 14.
Saturday, June 14
32nd Annual American Crafts Festival, Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. This even is the finest crafts exposition in the NY metropolitan area offering the highest quality handmade and uniquely designed works on exhibition and for sale from every region of the United Stats, tasteful music and Craft Demonstrations. Free. From 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM on Saturdays and 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Sundays. Runs June 14 and 15 and June 21 and 22.
Sunday, June 15
Happy Father’s Day
Norma Kamali Sample Sale, Norma Kamali, 11 W 56th Street, 212-957-9797. Norma Kamali is having a huge sample sale! From $10 - $100 of styles from her Everlast and Spiegel Collections! This is her final collection for Everlast and Spiegel. A huge opportunity to collect Norma Kamali Timeless designs at amazing prices. Originally $250-$675. Runs through Tuesday, July 1.
Tuesday, June 17
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents A Tribute to Alice Coltrane, New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St & Central Park West, 646-862-0458 A Tribute to Alice Coltrane, featuring: Ravi Coltrane, Geri Allen, Charlie Haden, Jack DeJohnette, Brandee Younger.
Field Trip: Central Park at Night with Marie Winn, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, 212-769-5200. Fee: $15 ($13.50 Members) Nature lovers will delight in this opportunity to explore the little-known world of Central Park’s nocturnal wildlife with naturalist Marie Winn, author of Red-tails in Love: Pale Male’s Story. Participants will learn about the bats, owls, raccoons, and other animals that become active in the park after dark.
Summer Garden Concerts, Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden 421 East 61st Street, between First and York Avenues, 212-838-6878. The Museum hosts a concert at 6pm every Tuesday in June & July in the adjacent gardens. Featured performances include 19th century balladeers, an Irish fiddler, a jazz trio, and an evening of tavern tunes. Light refreshments are served. No reservations are required. Admission: $15 adults, $7 children, free for Museum members
Wednesday, June 18
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents A Tribute to Jack Kleinsinger, New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St & Central Park West, 646-862-0458. A Celebration of 35 Years of Highlights in Jazz: A Tribute to Jack Kleinsinger Billy Taylor, Bucky Pizzarelli and more...
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Charlie Haden Quartet West
(le) Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, 646-862-0458. JVC New York Debut! Charlie Haden Quartet West.
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Maceo Parker, Brooklyn Masonic Temple, 317 Clermont Ave at Lafayette Avenue, 866-468-7619. Make It Funky! Maceo Parker Lettuce.
Thursday, June 19
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Raul Midon, New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St & Central Park West, 646-832-0458. Voices Beyond Boundaries Raul Midon Lizz Wright.
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Medeski, Martin & Wood Prospect Park Bandshell, 9th St & Prospect Park West, 718-855-7882. Medeski, Martin & Wood Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog Taylor McFerrin Presented in Association with Celebrate Brooklyn! 30 Summers FREE (with a $3 contribution to Celebrate Brooklyn!).
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Bill Frisell Trio with Special Guests, (le) Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, 646-862-0458. New Trio New York Debut! Bill Frisell Trio with Special Guests
Friday, June 20
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Jill Scott, Carnegie Hall, West 57th St & 7th Avenue, 212-247-7800. The Real Thing: An Evening With Jill Scott.
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Cecil Taylor, New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St & Central Park West, 646-862-0458. The Solo Piano Cecil Taylor George Cables Co-Produced By Jill Newman Productions.
2008 Vocal Competition, Apollo Theater Soundstage, 253 W. 125th Street, 212-531-5305. An exciting presentation of emerging and professional classical singers (ages 18-35). Contestants will be judged by a panel of music industry professionals. Winners of each division will receive cash prizes and performance opportunities. This special evening includes audience choice awards! Classical Singers - contact Harlem Opera Theater!
Saturday, June 21
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Sergio Mendes, Carnegie Hall W 57th St & 7th Avenue, 212-247-7800. Nouveau Bossa Sergio Mendes Zap Mama.
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Hank Jones, New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St & Central Park West, 646-862-0458. Celebrating 90 Years of Hank Jones.
Cultural Heritage Street Fair (All Ages), The NYC Police Museum 100 Old Slip, 212-480-3100. The Police Museum will host its 2nd Annual Cultural Heritage Street Fair where visitors will meet members of the various NYPD cultural and ethnic societies. These groups, such as the Emerald Society, the Asian Jade Society, the Policewomen’s Endowment Association and the Gay Officer’s Action League will present ethnic and cultural performances. 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Sunday, June 22
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Joao Gilberto Carnegie Hall, W 57th St & 7th Avenue, 212-247-7800. 50 Years of Bossa Nova Joao Gilberto.
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Brad Mehldau Trio Zankel Hall, W 57th St & 7th Avenue, 212-247-7800. A Taste of Genius Brad Mehldau Trio.
Monday, June 23
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Herbie Hancock, Carnegie Hall W 57th St & 7th Avenue, 212-247-7800. 2008 Grammy® Award Winner, Album of the Year Herbie Hancock and The River of Possibilities Tour featuring Dave Holland, Vinnie Colaiuta, Chris Potter, Lionel Loueke, Sonya Kitchell Lionel Loueke Trio.
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Dick Hyman, Zankel Hall, W 57th St & 7th Avenue, 212-247-7800. Dick Hyman & Friends Dick Hyman, Ken Peplowski, Wycliffe Gordon, Randy Sandke, Howard Alden, Jay Leonhart and Eddie Locke.
Tuesday, June 24
Summer Garden Concerts, Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, 421 East 61st Street, between First and York Avenues, 212-838-6878. The Museum hosts a concert at 6pm every Tuesday in June & July in the adjacent gardens. Featured performances include 19th century balladeers, an Irish fiddler, a jazz trio, and an evening of tavern tunes. Light refreshments are served. No reservations are required. Admission: $15 adults, $7 children, free for Museum members.
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Chris Botti, Carnegie Hall W 57th St & 7th Avenue, 212-247-7800. An Evening with Chris Botti.
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Ms. Tierney Sutton, Zankel Hall, W 57th St & 7th Avenue, 212-247-7800. Presenting Ms. Tierney Sutton Tierney Sutton Band.
Wednesday, June 25
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Ledisi, (le) Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker Street, 646-862-0458. Ledisi.
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, The Plaza at 66th Street, 212-408-0219. End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Wednesdays, June 4 – September 24, 6:30 PM.
Thursday, June 26
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Soulive, (le) Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker Street, 646-862-0458. A JVC New York Exclusive! Soulive with special guest Joshua Redman.
Friday, June 27
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Al Green, Carnegie Hall W 57th St & 7th Avenue, 212-247-7800. The Soul of Jazz Al Green Dianne Reeves 212-247-7800.
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Dee Dee Bridgewater, New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St & Central Park West, 646-862-0458. Dee Dee Bridgewater Red Earth: A Malian Journey.
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Soulive, (le) Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker Street, 646-862-0458. A JVC New York Exclusive! Soulive with special guest Joshua Redman.
Louise Bourgeois, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave at 89th Street, 212-423-3500. Discover this powerfully inventive artist whose intricately crafted and psychologically charged work alternates freely between abstraction and figuration. See how this true original, whose career spans over seven decades, remains at the forefront of contemporary art today. Runs through Sunday, September 28.
Saturday, June 28
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Charles Lloyd, New York Society for Ethical Culture. 2 W 64th St & Central Park West, 646-862-0458. 70th Birthday Tour Celebrating Life and Music Charles Lloyd featuring Jason Moran, Reuben Rogers and Eric Harland.
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Mos Def Big Band, Carnegie Hall W 57th St & 7th Avenue, 212-247-7800. Mos Def Big Band with special guest Gil Scott-Heron Co-Produced By Jill Newman Productions.
JVC Jazz Festival - New York presents Richard Galliano Tangaria 4Tet, Zankel Hall, W 57th St & 7th Ave | 212-247-7800. Tangaria Richard Galliano Tangaria 4Tet.
Sunday, June 29
Summer on the Hudson: Let's Dance, Summer on the Hudson at Riverside Park South, Pier I at 70th Street, 212-408-0219. Learn to dance like a pro at these salsa, swing and hustle lessons and group dances led by master teachers from Soho Dance Studio. Sundays, June 8 - 29, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
