International African Arts Festival

from the site: "This 34th annual festival is Imani - Building by Faith and dedicated to the many sacred traditions that sustain the African Diaspora. Whether Yoruba, Khemetic, Ghanaian, Christian, Muslim, Rastafari or Jewish faiths, the tenets, ceremonies, rhythms and rituals of these systems of belief provide a foundation for all that is built by the Diaspora. This year we celebrate these beliefs. This year we examine their contribution to our success. This year we honor their continued roles in upcoming generations."

Date: Friday, July 1st (continues through July 4th)
Time: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Venue: Commodore Barry Park
Cost: Free

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Independence Weekend in Prospect Park

"Celebrate Independence Day all weekend long with a fantastic exhibit and replica of the Declaration of Independence in Prospect Park! At the Audubon Center, check out Eagle as Icon. The eagle is one of the most recognizable patriotic symbols because of its strength, courage, and pride. Learn more about the role eagles have played in shaping our nation’s identity. At Lefferts Historic House, join in Celebrations of Liberty. Kids can put their own "John Hancock" on a replica Declaration of Independence with a quill pen and make a plumed paper hat. Continues Through July 4th

Date: Friday, July 1st
Time: 12:00pm
Venue: Prospect Park
Cost: Free

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Queens Battle of the Bands

Watch local bands battle it out of the title of Queens finest.

Date: Friday, July 1st
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: George Seuffert Bandshell, Forest Park
Cost: Free

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Fireworks in Astoria

Celebrate the 4th a little early with live music and fireworks in Astoria Park. Joe Battaglia & the N.Y. Big Band along with Lenny CoCo & the Chimes will perform followed by a fireworks display.

Date: Friday, July 1st
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Astoria Park
Cost: Free

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Bilal at Celebrate Brooklyn

Neo soul renaissance man Bilal's passionate, urban storytelling has put him in elite company: he's a member of the Soul Aquarians collective, along with Erykah Badu, Mos Def, ?uestlove, Q-Tip, and D'Angelo. With the infectious R&B funk of Brooklyn born and raised Martha Redbone.

Date: Friday, July 1st
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Prospect Park Bandshell
Cost: Free ($3 suggested)

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Philly in the House!

I love when 215 comes to visit 212. "Come on out this holiday weekend as Mark Pappas and Hito of the Tigerhook Corp join us all the way from Philly! This will be a dope night of music with some great talent. Make sure you come down and enjoy it...it dont get much better than this!"

Date: Friday, July 1st
Time: 10pm
Location: Cellar Bar, Bryant Park Hotel, 40th btw 5th and 6th
Cost: Free

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The Return of TOTH

First, I would like to apoligize to our readers for our borderline obession with acronyms, specifically, TOTH. In case you're new and have no clue what we're talking about, TOTH stands for Turntables On The Hudson, a DJ collective of DJs Nickodermous and Mariano, who are often acompanied by some friends and enjoy spending their summer nights spinning music on deck at the Frying Pan on the Hudson river. Kick off your long holiday weekend on the water, with a drink in your hand and TOTH in your ears.

Date: Friday, July 1st
Time: 11pm
Location: The Frying Pan, Pier 63, 23rd and Hudson River
Cost: Free

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Keep On Caring On

We have been telling you about the We Care A Lot parties for a minute now. Tonight, swing by for Sal Principato (Liquid Liquid, DFA/99 Records, Brennan Green(Modal, Balihu, Bear Funk) and residents Dirty Jean & Cowboy Mark. PLus opne bar from 11 to 12.

Date: Friday, July 1st
Time: 11pm
Location: Luke and Leroy, 21 7th Ave. South (btw Leroy + Carmine)
Cost: Free

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