Happenings for Week of June 26th

Monday, June 26, 2006



Wimbledon Starts Today (S)
Get out the Pimms cocktails and follow the matches…
www.wimbledon.org

Isabel Gotzkowky’s Dance Company and Friends…(A)
A Benefit Party – Help Support the Arts
@ Edris Salon
430 West 14th Street, 3rd floor (between 9th and 10th Avenues)
6:30 - 10:30p
Suggested donation: $25.00
For more information: www.isabelgo.org

Big Apple Chorus (M)
The 80 man chorus will perform Elvis and American Popular Standards
@ Norman Thomas High School
111 East 33rd Street, 2nd floor (between Park and Lexington)
7p
Cost: Free


Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Join us for the 2006 NBA Draft Preview Show (S)
And see some of the tops prospects in this year’s NBA Draft
Appearances by: Randy Foye, Rudy Gay, Adam Morrison and Tyrus Thomas
@ NBA Store
Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street
4p



On Your Feet Project presents: Texas Hold Em’ Poker Benefit Event (NP)
Proceeds benefit: The Doe Fund and Nazareth Housing
@ Branch NY
226 East 54th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
7 - 10p
Cost: $40.00 in advance, $50.00 at door (to drink, watch and learn)
$75.00 in advance, $85.00 at door (to play)
To purchase tickets: www.acteva.com

Legendary Photographer: Garry Winogrand (ESPLECOOS6) (A)
We will be exploring Mr. Winogrand’s early work with his wife,
Adrienne Judith Lubeau
@ The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan
344 Amsterdam Avenue (@ 76th Street)
7p
Cost: $10.00 members, $15.00 nonmembers
For more information and to sign up: www.jccmanhattan.org


Wednesday, June 28, 2006



Dr. John and Friends Sing Johnny Mercer (M)
A tribute to this giant of American pop music in concert
@ Rockefeller Park - North end of Battery Park City
Located on Chambers Street, River Terrace, North End
7p
Cost: Free
For more information: http://www.worldfinancialcenter.com

Central Park presents…(NP)
An Evening in the Garden
@ Conservatory Garden - Central Park
Fifth Avenue @ 105th Street
6:30 - 8:30p
Cost: $50.00
For more information and to purchase tickets: http://www.centralparknyc.org

Eye Gazing SpeedDating Event (P)
Tired of small talk? Let your eyes do the talking…
@ Madame X
94 West Houston (between Thompson and LaGuardia)
6:30p
Ages: 20 - 30’s
Cost: $31.50 pre-payment required
For more information and to sign up: http://www.reallivepeopleparty.com

The Kosher Wine Society - Reds of the World (D/F)
From Pino to Cabernet
@ New York Spaces
131 West 72nd Street (between Columbus and Broadway), 2R
7:30 - 9:45p
Cost: $85.00 - must buy tickets in advance
For more information and to buy tickets: http://www.kosherwinesociety.com


Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Aquavit New York: White Cranberry Flavored Vodka Tasting (D/F)
@ Crush Wines and Spirits
153 East 57th Street (between 3rd and Lexington Avenues)
4 - 7p
Free



Rumble on the River (S)
While the sunsets – you’ll have the time time of your life as
Amateur boxers duke it out. (New York v. Boston)
Hudson River Park - Pier 45
Next to the West Side Highway between 14th Street and Gansevoort Street - enter on 14th Street
7p
Cost: Free
For more information: www.hudsonriverpark.org

Gitana Te Quiero (A/C)
Flameco Dance Recital with the students of Dionisia Garcia
@ The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan
344 Amsterdam Avenue (@ 76th Street)
8:30p
Cost: $25.00
For more information and to sign up: www.jccmanhattan.org

Junior Council Benefit 2006 (NP)
“A Summer Night”
@ Aer Lounge
409 West 13th Street (@ 9th Avenue)
8 - 11p (open bar)
Cost: $125.00
For more information and to purchase tickets: www.safespacenyc.org


Friday, June 30th, 2006

Endless Summer (A)
A photography exhibit by Matt Lucas…
@ Invisible NYC
148 Orchard Street (between Stanton and Rivington)
7 - 10p
Cost: Free

Singles, Mingle, Cheese Tasting (D/F)
@ M Bar
349 Broome Street (between Bowery and Elizabeth)
7p
Cost: $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at door
For more information and to sign up: www.menonasilverplatter.8m.com



Remembering the 80’s…(M)
Joe Jackson
@ Town Hall
123 West 43rd Street (between 6th and Broadway)
8 -11p
Cost: Range $35.00 - $60.00
To purchase tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com

Sunset on the Hudson (M)
David Ippolito (aka Guitar Man) plays originals and cover songs
Hudson River Park - Pier 45
Next to the West Side Highway between 14th Street and Gansevoort Street - enter on 14th Street
7p
Cost: Free
For more information: www.hudsonriverpark.org


Saturday, July, 1st, 2006



Giddy-ap! (S)
The Lunch Club goes to the Horse Races…
@ Belmont Park
Meet group in Penn Station
11a
Cost: $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at the event
For more information and to sign up: www.thelunchclub.com

Singles Intro Hang Gliding Day (S)
Meet up @ NE corner of 73rd Street and Broadway in front of Apple Bank
7a
Space is limited, so rsvp now
Cost: $160.00
For more information and to sign up: http://www.meetmarketadventures.com

Antibalas Beat Orchestra, Balkan Beat Box, Ska Cub (M)
African polyrhythm and world music funk.
@ Central Park- Summerstage
located at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. Enter the park at 69th Street and 5th Avenue on the east side or at 72nd Street and Central Park West on the west side.
3 - 6p
Cost: Free
For more information: www.summerstage.org

Midsummer Night Swing – Salsa Saturday (M)
Alex Torres y su Orquesta
@ Lincoln Center
65th Street and Broadway
6:30p
Cost: $15.00 (includes dance lesson and admission to dance floor)
Dancing on the sidewalk - FREE


Sunday, July 2nd, 2006



Chinatown Independence Day Parade, Festival and Block Party (C)
Parade starts at corner of Grand and Mott Streets
Festival takes place on Mott Street (between Canal and Bayard)
Block Party takes place on Market Street (between East Broadway and Division Street)
11:30 - 5p
Free
For more information go to: www.explorechinatown.com


City Sol ’06
A summer music and market event that brings...(E)
environmentalism to New York City
@ Stuyvesant Cove Park
East 23rd Street and The East River
12 - 8p
Free
For more information go to: http://www.solar1.org

Music at the Piers (M)
The John Malino Band
Plays a variety of music from solo folk to full-blast Rock and Big Band.
@ Chelsea Piers – Main Plaza, Pier 62
West 21st Street and West Side Highway (next to the river)
12 - 4p
Free

Jazz Mass (M)
Nick Russo Quartet
@ Saint Peter’s Church
719 Lexington Avenue (@54th Street)
5p
Free
For more information go to: www.saintpeters.org


Monday, July 3rd, 2006

Piano in the Park (M)
With Dan Manjovi
@ Bryant Park
6th Avenue and West 42nd Street (to West 40th Street)
12 - 1:45p
Free

The HBO Summer Film Festival presents…(A)
M*A*S*H
@ Bryant Park
42nd Street and 6th Avenue
Starts at sunset, though come early
Cost: Free
For more information: www.bryantpark.org

Crash Test - (A)
A weekly standup showcase for NY’s top standup and alternative comedians.
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
307 West 26th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues)
11p
Free
For more information: http://www.ucbtheatre.com


Tuesday, July 4th, 2006 (Independence Day)



Nathan’s Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest (C/S)
@ Nathan’s – Brooklyn, where else?
Corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues – Coney Island
Those seeking good position are advised to arrive before 11a.
Free
For more information: www.nathansfamous.com

Learn about Revolutionary New York
Take a walk with big onion walking tours
Meet at the intersection of Murray and Broadway @ City Hall Park
1p
Cost: $15.00
For more information and to sign up: http://www.bigonion.com

30th Annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks (C)
14th - 42nd Street/ FDR - East River
9p
Free


Key to Activities

A Art
C Cultural
D/F Drink/Food
E Education
M Music
NP Non-Profit
P Party
S Sport