(Dag Hammarskjold Plaza; East 47th St. & 2nd Ave.; 8/24/2009 - 08/31/2009; Noon-6p.m.; Free)
The 30th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival is one of the largest and longest running cultural celebrations on the East Coast. The festival features delicious snacks from all over Asia, folk art, music and performances from various dance groups including Bollywood Axion Dance Company (Western/Indian dance), Jack Lords (Hawaiian/Urban music), COBU (Japanese Taiko Drumming/Tap), Polynesian dance and much more.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Animals: Up Close and Personal
(Prospect Park Wildlife Center; 450 Flatbush Ave.)
The zoo is allowing guests to get up close and personal with some of their favorite animals, locations will be posted at the entrance. See schedule below for dates and times.
8/24/2009
2:30 p.m.
8/25/2009
2:30 p.m.
8/26/2009
2:30 p.m.
8/27/2009
2:30 p.m.
8/28/2009
2:30 p.m.
8/29/2009
12:30, 1 p.m., 2:30
3 p.m.
8/30/2009
12:30, 1 p.m., 2:30
3 p.m.
8/31/2009
2:30 p.m.
The zoo is allowing guests to get up close and personal with some of their favorite animals, locations will be posted at the entrance. See schedule below for dates and times.
8/24/2009
2:30 p.m.
8/25/2009
2:30 p.m.
8/26/2009
2:30 p.m.
8/27/2009
2:30 p.m.
8/28/2009
2:30 p.m.
8/29/2009
12:30, 1 p.m., 2:30
3 p.m.
8/30/2009
12:30, 1 p.m., 2:30
3 p.m.
8/31/2009
2:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Perspectives of Female Muslim Artists
(June 4-September 13, 2009; Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts; 80 Hanson Place; The James E. Davis Arts Building)
This insightful exhibition presented by The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) and the Museum for African Art features five amazing female Muslim artists who despict their lives in Islam through their works which range from video to photography and much more. Works from Fariba Alam (Bangladesh), Zoulikha Bouabdellah (Algeria), Mahwish Chisty (Pakistan), Safaa Erruas (Morocco) and Nsenga Knight of Brooklyn all shed light on common misconceptions and notions on gender and the Islamic faith.
This insightful exhibition presented by The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) and the Museum for African Art features five amazing female Muslim artists who despict their lives in Islam through their works which range from video to photography and much more. Works from Fariba Alam (Bangladesh), Zoulikha Bouabdellah (Algeria), Mahwish Chisty (Pakistan), Safaa Erruas (Morocco) and Nsenga Knight of Brooklyn all shed light on common misconceptions and notions on gender and the Islamic faith.
Kayaking on the Hudson
(May 16, 2009-ongoing; Pier 40; 353 West St. at W. Houston St.; Free; open weekends 9a.m.-6p.m., Thursday 5p.m.-7p.m.; www.downtownboathouse.org)
Ready for some adventure on the weekend? You’re in luck because volunteer organization Downtown Boathouse is offering free river kayaking lessons to the public on The Hudson River. All you need is a swimsuit!
Ready for some adventure on the weekend? You’re in luck because volunteer organization Downtown Boathouse is offering free river kayaking lessons to the public on The Hudson River. All you need is a swimsuit!
CityParks Concerts
(July 2-August 26, 2009; 7p.m.)
The City Parks Foundation is bringing its free concert series to parks all over the five boroughs through this summer. Performances include Tricoche and his live brass band, ‘60s group the Persuasions, indie rockers Man Man, Dominican Bachata group Xtreme, and hip-hop from Smif N Wessun.
The City Parks Foundation is bringing its free concert series to parks all over the five boroughs through this summer. Performances include Tricoche and his live brass band, ‘60s group the Persuasions, indie rockers Man Man, Dominican Bachata group Xtreme, and hip-hop from Smif N Wessun.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Sunday Night Stand-Up
(Sundays; 8:00p.m.; Three of Cups; 1st Ave & 5th St.; Free)
The Sunday Night Stand-Up is a showcase featuring some of The Big Apple’s hottest up and coming comedians including some that have made appearances on MTV, Comedy Central, Conan O’Brien and The Onion. See below line up for this Sunday.
Eric Andre (Comedy Central's Live at Gotham)
Charlie Sanders (NBC's Late Night w. Conan O'Brien)
Aparna Nancheria (NBC's Stand-Up for Diversity; featured, DC Comedy Fest)
Brent James Sullivan (UCB's Fag Life/2Pac the Musical)
Rachel Parenta (NYC's Please Kill Me)
The Sunday Night Stand-Up is a showcase featuring some of The Big Apple’s hottest up and coming comedians including some that have made appearances on MTV, Comedy Central, Conan O’Brien and The Onion. See below line up for this Sunday.
Eric Andre (Comedy Central's Live at Gotham)
Charlie Sanders (NBC's Late Night w. Conan O'Brien)
Aparna Nancheria (NBC's Stand-Up for Diversity; featured, DC Comedy Fest)
Brent James Sullivan (UCB's Fag Life/2Pac the Musical)
Rachel Parenta (NYC's Please Kill Me)
An Immigrants Tale
(Ellis Island Immigration Museum; (212) 363-6307; Ellis Island; Now through September 5, 2009)
“Taking a Chance on America: Bela Lugosi’s Ellis Island Story” is reopening at The Ellis Island Immigration for a limited time. The play is a story of the struggle and strife of actor Bela Lugosi’s immigrant experience along with other contemporary immigrant characters.
“Taking a Chance on America: Bela Lugosi’s Ellis Island Story” is reopening at The Ellis Island Immigration for a limited time. The play is a story of the struggle and strife of actor Bela Lugosi’s immigrant experience along with other contemporary immigrant characters.
SoundSensations
(New York Hall of Science; 4701 111th St.; 8/17/2009- 12/2/2011; $8-$11)
SoundSensations will return this month to The New York Hall of Science is an exciting and interactive exhibit that allows visitors to participate in a number of activities like recording, modifying and playing back sounds from audio tapes and computers.
SoundSensations will return this month to The New York Hall of Science is an exciting and interactive exhibit that allows visitors to participate in a number of activities like recording, modifying and playing back sounds from audio tapes and computers.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Splish Splash
(April 18-September 30, 2009; Children's Museum of Manhattan; 212 West 83rd St.; New York, NY 10024; www.cmom.org)
The beautiful warm (not to mention incredibly humid) weather brings out the waterworks, literally. The Children’s Museum of Manhattan introduces Splash City, a fun outdoor area where kids can jump around in wading pools while being entertained by water activities like water wheels, spray bottles and of course rubber duckies.
The beautiful warm (not to mention incredibly humid) weather brings out the waterworks, literally. The Children’s Museum of Manhattan introduces Splash City, a fun outdoor area where kids can jump around in wading pools while being entertained by water activities like water wheels, spray bottles and of course rubber duckies.
Celebrate Brooklyn!
(June 8-August 31, 2009; Prospect Park Bandshell; Prospect Park West @ 9th St.; Brooklyn, NY 11215)
One of Brooklyn’s most enjoyable summer concert series is Celebrate Brooklyn, where visitors can relax under the shaded outdoors with a picnic blanket and enjoy some music for free! For more information, check out the Celebrate Brooklyn website for the music calendar and updates.
One of Brooklyn’s most enjoyable summer concert series is Celebrate Brooklyn, where visitors can relax under the shaded outdoors with a picnic blanket and enjoy some music for free! For more information, check out the Celebrate Brooklyn website for the music calendar and updates.
Movies Under the Bridge
(Every Tuesday; August 18-September 1, 2009; Little Bay Park; Cross Island Pkwy. & Utopia Pkwy.; Queens, NY 11360; Free; 8p.m.-9:30p.m. For more information visit www.nycgovparks.org)
The summer in New York is practically synonymous with outdoor films so come on out and enjoy some family friendly flicks on Tuesdays through September. As an added perk, while watching the film, you can take in the beautiful Long Island Sound shoreline. Complete the perfect evening with a blanket and perhaps a (well hidden) bottle of vino.
The summer in New York is practically synonymous with outdoor films so come on out and enjoy some family friendly flicks on Tuesdays through September. As an added perk, while watching the film, you can take in the beautiful Long Island Sound shoreline. Complete the perfect evening with a blanket and perhaps a (well hidden) bottle of vino.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Purple Rain Screening & Singalong
Prospect Park Bandshell; Ninth St. & Prospect Park West, Brooklyn; 8/6/2009; 7:30p.m.; Free
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the best pop albums by the one and only Prince, Prospect Park Bandshell will be hosting the film and allows talentless saps to sing along with lyric subtitles. Joy Dragland and Escort will lead the audience with an opening set and then join the film’s song sequence. (Please note: film is rated R and admission of anyone under 17 will require an accompanying parent or guardian.)
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the best pop albums by the one and only Prince, Prospect Park Bandshell will be hosting the film and allows talentless saps to sing along with lyric subtitles. Joy Dragland and Escort will lead the audience with an opening set and then join the film’s song sequence. (Please note: film is rated R and admission of anyone under 17 will require an accompanying parent or guardian.)
Peter Pan & Adventures in Never Land
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater; Central Park West; 08/06/2009; 10:30a.m. & 12p.m.
Peter Pan & Adventures in Never Land is a new stage adaptation of the children’s classic written by playwright Zakiyyah Alexander which adds a fresh spin on J.M. Barrie’s famous tale. The play maintains the characters we know and love like Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinker Bell, and Captain Hook but it throws in a clever contemporary mix with a NYC backdrop.
Peter Pan & Adventures in Never Land is a new stage adaptation of the children’s classic written by playwright Zakiyyah Alexander which adds a fresh spin on J.M. Barrie’s famous tale. The play maintains the characters we know and love like Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinker Bell, and Captain Hook but it throws in a clever contemporary mix with a NYC backdrop.
John Lennon: The New York Years
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Annex; 76 Mercer St.; 8/6/2009; 11a.m.
The John Lennon: New York Years exhibit opened on May 12th and explores the infamous Beatle’s passion for music, art, politics and film and most important, New York City. The exhibit features artifacts, original lyrics, artwork, photographs, newspaper clippings, clothing items and much much more. The exhibit perfectly “reflects the spirit of the era during which Lennon created some of his best work.”
The John Lennon: New York Years exhibit opened on May 12th and explores the infamous Beatle’s passion for music, art, politics and film and most important, New York City. The exhibit features artifacts, original lyrics, artwork, photographs, newspaper clippings, clothing items and much much more. The exhibit perfectly “reflects the spirit of the era during which Lennon created some of his best work.”
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