Indie Drive-In at The Rock

Replace crazy ice skating tourists in the winter with a giant projection screen, outdoor seating and a bag of popcorn and you've got a lovely summertime evening at the movies. All week long, sit in Smart Cars parked along the Channel Gardens off of Fifth Avenue, and catch advanced screenings of some upcoming indie films. Tonight's movie is "The Baxter." Seating is done at a first come, first served basis so I suggest you get there early.

Date: Wednesday, June 15th
Time: seating begins at 6pm, film at 9pm
Location: Rockefeller Plaza Channel Gardens,Between 49th & 50th off Fifth Ave
Cost: Free

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Tim Burton Mania

How I love Tim Burton, let me count the ways. Just to name a few...Beetle Juice, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare before Christmas, and of course the upcoming Corpse Bride and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. And apparently I am not the only one who loves him as Alison McMahan will stop by the Strand today to discuss her new book, The Films of Tim Burton. And making it all ther better, Burton movie posters, dvd's and other memorabilia will be raffled off!

Date: Wednesday, June 15th
Time: 6:30pm
Location: The Strand, 12th and Broadway
Cost: Free

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Arlo Guthrie

In celebration of the 40th anniversary release of the seminal album "Alice’s Restaurant", legendary folk singer and prolific wordsmith Arlo Guthrie performs the album from start to finish. Based on true events, the album speaks of the triumphant little man against the political machine. For this special performance, The Mammals, often referred to as subversive acoustic traditionalists, will open the show.

Date: Wednesday, June 15th
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Venue: Nelson A. Rockefeller Park
Cost: Free

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Rickie Lee Jones Helps Celebrate Brooklyn

Celebrate Brooklyn kicks off the summer with a rare New York appearance by RICKIE LEE JONES, in her first live performance since releasing a new album this spring. A vivid storyteller and one of the most evocative singers in the history of pop music, Jones has inspired a generation of songwriters; her latest work reveals that she's as vital, surprising, and enchanting as ever.

Date: Wednesday, June 15th
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: Prospect Park Bandshell
Cost: Free ($3 Suggested)

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Samson and Dalila

Missed Tosca yesterday? Still not full of Opera goodness? Then check out the Great Lawn again tonight as the Metropolitan Opera performs Camille Saint-Saën's Samson et Dalila on the Great Lawn in Central Park. Arrive early.

Date: Wednesday, June 15th
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: Great Lawn, Central Park - mid-Park from 79th to 85th Streets
Cost: Free

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Bang It Out

Its Bang time again, you know the drill. Free drinks from 10-11. Dancing past that.

Date: Wednesday, June 15th
Time: 10:00pm
Venue: 50 Avenue B (at 4th Street)
Cost: Free

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