Happenings for Week of July 10th

Monday, July 10, 2006



Summer Restaurant Week 2006 (D/F)
July 10 - 14 and July 17 - 21, 2006
http://www.nycvisit.com

John Breiner Art Opening (A)
He draws and paints mostly on the covers of old books
24 Prince Street (between Mott and Elizabeth Streets)
6 - 9p
Free

7 Nights 7 Sounds (M)
Latin Groove with DJS Johnny Famolari and Norty Cotto
@ Tavern on the Green
Central Park West @ 67th Street
7p
Cover charge: $10
For more information: www.tavernonthegreen.com

Scientists, Warriors and the Lunatic Fringe (E)
Authors Sharon Weinberger and Ann Finkbeiner discuss with blogger Noah Shachtman the use and abuse of science in our government today
@ Strand Bookstore
828 Broadway (@ West 12th Street)
7 - 8:30p
Free
For more information call: 212.473.1452


Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Let My People Go hosts…(P)
An Enchanted Evening at Duvet
@ Duvet
45 West 21st Street (between 5 and 6th Avenues)
Jewish singles, ages: 30 - 40’s
6 -11p
Cost: $20.00 in advance with RSVP, $25.00 at the door
For additional information and to RSVP : www.letmypeoplego.com

Vintage NY: Master Class in Soho (D/F)
Join us for an exotic voyage of local wines and dishes
@ The Cellars @ Vintage NY
482 Broome Street (between Greene and Broome Street)
6:30 - 8p
Cost: $25.00
For more information and to sign up: www.vintagenewyork.com

Support the Arts…(P)
Danny Boy (by Marc Goldsmith) Happy Hour Fundraiser
@ The Irish Rogue
356 West 44th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues)
7p
Suggested Donation: $20.00



Washington Square Music Festival (M)
Washington Square Chamber Orchestra
@ Washington Square - Southeast quadrant of the park, near the statue of Baribaldi
8p
Free
For more information: www.washingtonsquaremusicfestival.com


Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Gallery Opening (A)
An Exhibition of Framed Churchill Rarities
@ The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Pier 86 (West Side Highway, 12th Avenue and 46th Street)
6:30 - 9p
Free - though must RSVP in advance
RSVP: 212.308.0643

Midsummer Night Swing (M)
Hustle Party - The 1970’s dance scene returns
@ Lincoln Center
65th Street and Broadway
6:30p
Cost: $15.00 (includes dance lesson and admission to dance floor)
Dancing on the sidewalk - FREE
For more information: www.lincolncenter.org

Annual Mid Summer Party (P)
@ Bar Room
986 2nd Avenue (@ 52nd Street)
7 - 11p
Cost: RSVP in advance, at door $10.00 without RSVP
For more information and to RSVP: www.davidshapiro.net



New York Philharmonic - Concerts in the Parks (M)
@ Central Park - The Great Lawn
Westside entrances: West 81st or 86th Streets at Central Park West
Eastside entrances: East 79th or 85th Streets at Fifth Avenue
8p
Free
For more information: www.newyorkphilharmonic.com


Thursday, July 13, 2006



Movies with a View (A/C)
Easy Rider
@ Brooklyn Bridge Park
Water Street and Dock Street - Brooklyn
8:30p
Free
For more information go to: www.brooklynbridgepark.org

Poetry Writing Workshop (E)
Learn to analyze, interpret and write poetry
@ Bryant Park - Reading Room
6th Avenue and West 42nd Street (to West 40th Street)
6:30 - 8p
Cost: Free, but pre-registration is required
For more information and to register: www.bryantpark.org

River and Blues: Big Ed and The Sidepockets (M)
Jump/blues and rockabilly
@ Wagner Park - north of Battery Park off of Battery Place
7 - 8:30p
Free
For more information go to: www.rivertorivernyc.com

Jake Ehrenreich’s - A Jew Grows in Brooklyn (A/C)
A ‘true story’ musical comedy
@ Lamb’s Theatre
130 West 44th Street (between 6th Avenue and Broadway)
Performance times: Wed - Sat@ 8p, Wed, Sat and Sun @ 3p
Cost: $25.00 - $75.00
For more information and to buy tickets: www.ajewgrowsinbrooklyn.com


Friday, July 14, 2006 (Bastille Day)

Edward Burns (C/E)
Discusses his latest film, The Groomsmen
@ The Apple Store
103 Prince Street (@ Greene Street)
3 - 4p
Free
For more information call: 212.226.3126



4th Annual Fire Island Golden Wagon Film Festival (A/C)
July 14 – 16, 2006
For ticket sales, full schedule of events and volunteer opportunities
visit: www.goldenwagonfilmfest.com

Stephen Petronio Dance Company (A/C)
Presenting Bud Suite and Bloom, original score by Rufus Wainwright
@ 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
8 - 10p
Cost: Free
For more information: www.summerstage.org

Hudson River Park’s - RiverFlicks (A/C/E)
March of the Penguins
@ Pier 46 (between Charles Street and West Street & West Side Highway)
Dusk, 8:30ish
Free
For more information go to: www.hudsonriverpark.org


Saturday, July 15, 2006



Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink (C/S)
Fun for all ages
@ Central Park - Wollman Rink
5th Avenue - between 59th Street and 66th Street
10a - 8p
Cost: Per Person: $7.50 - general admission, $14.00 - wristbands
For more information and summer schedule: www.victoriangardensnyc.com

Coffee and Tea Lovers Unite Event – thru Sunday, July 16, 2006 (D/F)
An event dedicated to the growth and proliferations of the gourmet coffee and tea market place
@ Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
11a - 7:30p
Cost: $10.00
For more information and to buy tickets: www.everything4coffeeandtea.com

Wine Tasting (D/F)
Day After Bastille Day Party Wines
@ Tribeca Wine Merchants
40 Hudson Street (between Thomas and Duane Street)
2 - 6p
Free
For more information go to: www.tribecawine.com

Watson Adventures…(C/S)
The Museum of Natural Hysteria Scavenger Hunt
@ Museum of Natural History
Central Park West (between 77-81st Streets)
3-5:30p
Cost: $20.00
For more information and to sign up: http://www.watsonadventures.com


Sunday, July 16, 2006

Bastille Day on 60th Street (C, D/F)
The Street Fair with French Flair
East 60th Street (between 5th Avenue and Lexington)
12 - 6p
Free

Surveillance Camera Outdoor Walking Tours (C/E)
Times Square
Meet at the south end of TKTS island (between 7th Avenue and Broadway)
2 - 3:30p
Free
For more information call: 212.561.0106

The Museum of Television and Radio presents…(A/C)
She Made it - Screenings: Landmark Daytime Serials
@ Museum of Television and Radio
25 West 52nd Street (between 5-6th Avenues)
2:30p
For more information and to sign up: 212-621-6600 or www.mtr.org



Hazon invites you to…(C/S)
Bike to the Beach
10a - 3p
Free, though suggested to pre-register in advance
For more information, pre-registration and meeting places throughout city: www.hazon.org

An Evening of the World’s Greatest Short Films (A/C)
@ The Brooklyn Lyceum
227 4th Avenue (between Union and President Streets)
7p
Cost: $10.00
For more information: www.brooklynlyceum.com

Key to Activities

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