Happenings for Week of July 24th

Monday, July 24, 2006

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



How To Get Your Film Into Festivals (A, E)
This one night seminar workshop will give you
inside information on the film festival circuit
@ DCTV
87 Lafayette Street (@ White Street)
6:30 - 9:30p
Cost: $30.00 members, $40.00 nonmembers
For more information and to sign up: www.dctvny.org

MLK Jr. Concert Series - Annual Gospel Night (M)
Mighty Clouds of Joy, Tye Tribett and Greater Anointing, & Lexi
@ Wingate Field - Winthrop Street (between Brooklyn & Kingston Aves) - Brooklyn
7:30p
Free
For more information: www.brooklynconcerts.com



Lynda Carter: A Celebration of the Birth and Life of a Wonderful Woman (P)
Come and celebrate the 55th birthday of Wonder Woman
@ Botantica
47 East Houston (between Mott and Mulberry)
9p
Free
For more information call: 212.343.7251


Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Rockefeller Center Lawn Party (D/F)
8 -6p
Rockefeller Center's Plaza is hosting a "lawn party," with food, music and games
@ Rockefeller Plaza (between 49th - 50th Streets)
Free
For more information: www.rockefellercenter.com

Native Plant Class (E)
Class led by Bradley Roeller, Manager of Grounds
and Display Gardens at the Institute of Ecosystem Studies
6p
Free - RSVP in advance
For more information and to sign up call Meredith @ 212.206.9922

Slide Lecture with photographer, Michael Falco (A, E)
He will present a slide show and lecture about his work on NYC’s
historic waterfront
@ Municipal Art Society of New York
457 Madison Avenue (between 50 and 51st Streets)
6:30 - 8p
Free, RSVP in advance, seats are limited
For more information and to sign up call: 212.935.2075

Come and play BINGO (S)
@ Pete’s Candy Store
709 Lorimer Street (between Richardson and Frost), Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Free
7 - 9p
For more information call: 718.302.3770


Wednesday, July 26, 2006



Rise or Demise: The Future of Brooklyn’s Waterfront (E)
Hosts will chart the crucial issues arising from the development boom
(including boat tour)
@ Pier 83
42nd Street and 12th Avenue
6 - 9p
Cost: $40.00 member, $50.00 nonmember
For more information and to sign up: www.mas.org

The Libby Ross Foundation Summer Event (NP, P)
@ Redemption
1003 2nd Avenue (@ 53rd Street)
6:30 - 9:30p
Cost: $40.00 in advance, $50.00 at door
For more information and to sign up: www.thelibbyfoundation.com



Up Close and Personal: (A, E)
Buckminster Fuller and Isamu Noguchi
@ Museum of Television and Radio
25 West 52nd Street (between 5 - 6th Avenues)
6:30 - 8:15p
Cost: $12.00
For more information and to sign up: 212-621-6600 or www.mtr.org

Motown and Atlantic Records favorites: (M)
The Spinners
@ Rockefeller Park
North end of Battery Park City, west of River Terrace
7p
Free
For more information: www.freecityevents.com

Hudson River Parks’ RiverFlicks…(A)
Jaws
@ Pier 54 (between 14th Street and West Street - West Side Highway)
Dusk, 8:30ish
Free
For more information go to: www.hudsonriverpark.org


Thursday, July 27, 2006

Broadway in Bryant Park (A, M)
A Special Broadway Event - The Wedding Singer, Hairspray, Tarzan and Rent
@ Bryant Park
6th Avenue (between 40th and 42nd Streets)
12:30p
Free
For more information go to: www.bryantpark.org

If They Come for You in the Morning Benefit Art Show (A)
This benefit will include great art for auction by some amazing street artists
@ ABC No Rio
156 Rivington (between Suffolk and Clinton)
5 - 10p
For more information: www.abcnorio.org
Free

Join us for a Best Cellars Wine Tasting (D/F)
There’ll be no shortage of glasses
@ Crate and Barrel
650 Madison Avenue (between 59th and 60th Streets)
6 - 8p
Free

New York EasyDates (P)
Speed Dating for Singles
@ Madame X
94 West Houston Street (between Thompson and LaGuardia Place)
7:30p
Cost: $37.00
For more information and to sign up: www.nyeasydates.com

22nd Annual Ultimate Summertime Party (NP, P)
Caribbean Nights - Proceeds to benefit the NYC Chapter of the National MS Society
@ Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum
46th Street and 12th Avenue
7:30 - 11:30p
Cost: $75.00
For more information and to buy tickets: www.nationalmssociety.org


Friday, July 28, 2006

Harlem Week 2006 Black Film Festival (A, C)
July 28 thru August 11
For more information: www.harlemarts.org



Concert Series on the Today Show presents…(M)
Chicago
@ NBC - Rockefeller Center Plaza
5th - 7th Avenue, 47 - 51st Streets
7a
Free

60 Plays in 30 Days (A)
@ Astor Place intersection (between 3rd/4th Avenues/St. Marks Place/Astor Place)
6:30p
Free
For more information: www.nyneofuturists.org



Edie Brickell and New Bohemians (M)
@ 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
7 - 9p
Cost: $15.00 (suggested donation)
For more information and to buy tickets: www.summerstage.com

Sunset Music Series (M)
The Amazing Incredibles, Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams
@ Water Front Museum
290 Conover Street (Lehigh Valley Barge 79/ Pier 44) - Brooklyn
8 - 11p
Cost: $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at event
For more information and to buy tickets: www.waterfrontmuseum.org/music.htm

Geisha (A, C)
A new production takes us on a journey through the life of a geisha and
Provides a stunning example of the work of Ong Keng Sen
@ Gerald W. Lynch Theater - John Jay College
10th Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets
8:30p
Cost: $50.00
To buy tickets call: 212.721.6500 (box office)


Saturday July 29th, 2006

2nd Annual Japanese Music Festival (M)
This festival is a presentation of Traditional Japanese music and dance performed by local artists and dojos
@ Central Park
Naumberg Bandshell - 72nd Street
10 - 2p
Free
For more information: www.shakuhachi-newyork.com

Let the games begin: The History of Sports in the Park (C, E)
@ Central Park
Meeting: The Dairy (Mid-Park at 65th Street)
11-12p
Free

Wall Street Walking Tour (C, E)
This tour weaves together the history, events, architecture and people of downtown
Meet at the steps of One Bowling Green
12p
Free
For more information call: 212.606.4064

Summer Spirit Spotlight: 44° North Vodka & Compass Box Whiskey (D/F)
Patrick Vipperman will be on hand to pour tastes from the Compass Box portfolio and the American luxury Vodka 44° North
@ Crush Wine and Spirits
153 East 57th Street (between Lexington and 3rd Avenue)
4 - 7p
Free
For more information: www.crushwineco.com

7 Nights 7 Sounds (M)
Dance Party
@ Tavern on the Green
Central Park West @ 67th Street
7p
Cover charge: $10
For more information: www.tavernonthegreen.com


Sunday, July 30, 2006

Casino Cruise to Nowhere (P)
Single folks come mingle, gamble, eat, drink and be merry
Meet at 96th Street and Broadway
9 - 6p
Cost: $80.00
For more information and to sign up: www.reallivepeopleparty.com

Special Birdwatching Cruise (C, E)
@ Prospect Park Audubon Center - Brooklyn
Entrance to the park - Lincoln Road/Ocean Ave
12 - 12:45p
Cost: $10.00
For more information and to sign up call: 718.287.3400

McCarren Park Pool Party (M)
Presents…Of Montreal, Enon, Irving and Asobi Seksu
Lorimer (@ Roebling) - Brooklyn
2pm - 8pm, shows start at 3PM.
Shows are all free and entrance is on a first come, first serve basis
For more information: www.thepoolparties.com

The Starring Central Park (S)
Twilight Scavenger Hunt
5 - 7:30p
Cost: $20.00
Advance purchase is required
For more information and to sign up: www.watsonadventures.com

Key to Activities

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