Date: Tuesday, July 29th Time: 2:00pm Location: Rockefeller Center, Macy’s, Union Square West Cost: Free
On the heels of learning that in 1978 The Police recorded a Wrigley's commercial, I found out that in 2008 Chris Brown, Julianne Hough and Ne-Yo will be updating Wrigley’s gum “jingles” for Doublemint®, Juicy Fruit® and Big Red®. Today Chris and Julianne will perform some of their hit songs and as well as their new jingles, and all three will be on hand to celebrate the partnership and entertain the crowd of lucky fans. Concert hopefuls can line up at the above locations where the first 164 (2 Busloads of 82) fans in line at each location will be taken to the show. More details on locations and buses after the jump.
Wrigley’s Bus Pickup Locations:
Rockefeller Center: WEST side of Fifth Avenue between 49th and 50th Street.
Macy’s: NORTH side of 34th Street (in middle of block @ first crosswalk) between 7th and 8th Aves.
Union Square West: WEST side of street between 15th & 16th Street.
Bus pickup begins at each location: 2:00pm
Concert beings: 3:30pm
As an avid beer lover, I know that those tasting session's, even with $3 samplers, can really rack up a bar tab. Thankfully, the folks at Pourhouse are throwing a summer sampler session with an easy price tag. For just $1 per sampler, or $10 for 12, you can try over 50 brews from blondes to stouts including some I've never even seen before including Captain Lawrence's Sunblock, Summer Solstice Cerveza Crema, Sweaty Betty Blonde, and Dogfish Head's Festina Peche. 21+
Date: Tuesdays through August 12th Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Location: Rockaway Beach 5 (84th Street next to the boardwalk, Far Rockaway) - map (info and map) Cost: Free
If you've got 2 left feet like me then Dancing under the Stars is for you. Each week is a free, absolute beginner, outdoor dance class presented by the American Ballroom Theater. Learn classics such as the merengue, foxtrot, and waltz, and strut your stuff to the beat of a live band on the final night. All ages, no partner needed.
Date: Tuesdays through August Time: 6:30pm Location: Pier 45 at Christopher St Cost: Free
Tuesdays hit a high note with jazz and classical performances from Mannes College The New School for Music and The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music on one of Hudson River Park's most beautiful piers by star students from around the city. Tonight students from the acclaimed Mannes College of Music (The New School) play a series of classical compositions for you. All Ages.
Date: Tuesday, July 29th Time: 6:30pm Location: Tenement Museum Shop (108 Orchard St.) Cost: Free with RSVP
"In vivid verité detail, My American Girls: A Dominican Story captures the joys and struggles over a year in the lives of the Ortiz family, first generation immigrants from the Dominican Republic. Matthews' film captures the rewards - and costs - of pursuing the American dream. From hard-working parents, who imagine retiring to their rural homeland, to fast-tracking American-born daughters, caught between their parent's values and their own, the film encompasses the contradictions of contemporary immigrant life. After the one-hour screening, director Aaron Matthews will talk about making the film and where the family is today... This is the first screening in an ongoing collaboration between the Museum’s Tenement Talks and P.O.V. Films."
Cali's Earlimart perform a drive-by instore in Brooklyn tonight in support of their new album. This is their only NYC date on the tour so if you're a big fan of their Elliot Smith meets Sonic Youth soundscapes then this is the spot for you. If your unsure, check out some tunes below. All Ages.
Date: Tuesday, July 29th Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Queensbridge Park (21 Bridge St & Vernon Blvd) - directions Cost: Free
The Delfonics were one of the first groups to feature the smoothed-out, orchestra-heavy soul that came to be known as “the Philly Sound.” Their 1968 debut included the single “La-La (Means I Love You),” a huge hit that stood out from the rawer Stax/Volt records, then ruling the charts. With original member William Hart still holding down the fort, the Delfonics provide a sweet reminder of those golden days of R&B when harmony was king. All Ages.
Date: Tuesday, July 29th Time: Dusk (about 8:00pm) Location: The McCarren Park Pool (Lorimer St between Driggs and Bayard Ave) Cost: Free
Tonight is another installment of Summerscreen, the L Magazine's summer movie series. Pull up a chair at the bottom of the pool with the cool kids to watch Mean Streets, Martin Scorsese's "small-time hood struggle" to succeed on the "mean streets" of Little Italy.
Date: Tuesday, July 29th Time: 8:00pm Location: Washington Square Park Cost: Free
The weekly Washington Square Music Festival trades in its classical compositions tonight for an evening jazz with the Charles Mingus Orchestra who'll perform pieces by their namesake. The Charles Mingus Big Band has long been one of my favorite hidden jems of the city so it's great to be able to see this 10-pieces variation for free in the park. All Ages.
Date: Tuesday - Sunday through August Time: 8:00pm Location: Delacorte Theater, Central Park (closest entrances are 81st Street and Central Park West or 79th Street and Fifth Avenue) Cost: Free with ticket, see below
For the second half of their summer run Shakespeare in the Park forgo their traditional fair and present that great American, tribal love musical, Hair. Based on an acclaimed concert production seen in summer 2007 as part of the Joe's Pub in the Park series, the current incarnation of hair is a fully-staged version complete with strobes, smoke machines, and assorted bells and whistles. This is a classic part of Summer in NYC so get ready to wait in line and make sure you catch the performance. All Ages. Ticket info below.
Pick up your FREE tickets to Shakespeare in the Park on the day of the performance beginning at 1PM at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. There is a limit of 2 tickets per person. Please note that there are separate ticket lines to accommodate people with disabilities and senior citizens aged 65 or older (proof of age or disability is required).
Rain Policy
In the event of rain the start of the performance may be delayed. However, the production will be performed if and when it is possible to do so. If a performance is canceled due to rain or any other reason, tickets are not valid for re-issue or exchange.
Line Policies
Public Theater staff will begin monitoring the free ticket lines before or by 8:00AM on performance days. The line monitor will explain and enforce the procedures and policies regarding ticket distribution. Such policies were designed to maximize fairness for all fans of Shakespeare in the Park.
Date: Tuesday, July 29th Time: 8:00pm - late Location: Trophy Bar (351 Broadway, W'burg) Cost: Free
Similak Chyld, founder of SF's legendary Future Primative Jazz, swings by Brooklyn tonight to join Bastard Jazz head honcho DRM for an evening of beats, BBQ, and beers. They're joined by Chico Mann's recently revived DJ T. Kat and resident Lady Base. If you like your beats broken, dubby, and jazzed out then this is for you. 21+
