Thursday, June 11, 2009

a little something to do in the city's summer

you wouldn't know it's summertime by the constant wet weather but IT IS! hooray!

the city has so much vibrance (and stench) in the summer with a whole host of free and fun things to do. i alway try to embrace all that i can in this city. for those on a trek to the big apple, here are some options for summer enjoyment:

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
Twelfth Night runs to July 12th and stars Anne Hathaway, Raul Esparza and Audra McDonald
**saw it last night. very funny and music was fantastic!**
Free tickets by standing in line at Delacorte theater - tix distributed at 1pm

MOVIES
Bryant Park becomes a giant movie screening lawn beginning June 15th. Movies start at dusk.

CONCERTS
Today Show Summer Concerts - every Friday morning at Rockefeller Plaza (i'm dreading June 19th b/c the Jonas Brothers are coming which means 100s of screaming girls will follow)

New York Philharmonic in the Park - July 14th & June 17th at Great Lawn in Central Park
**never been but have every intention of going to at least one of these**

Opera in the Park - July 13th at Summer Stage in Central Park

(there's a whole host of other musical performances throughout the summer)

MUSEUMS
Free MoMA Fridays - every Friday evening entrance to the Museum of Modern Art is FREE!

Museum Mile Festival - June 9th on 5th Avenue with free access to 9 museums.
**went this year. fun to be out amongst my neighbors**

OTHER
Restaurant Week - July 12th - July 31st
Great restaurants offer 3 course menus at discount pricing of $24.07 for lunch and $35 for dinner http://nycgo.com/restaurantweek

Move with PinkyMcG - June 26th - June 30th
A once in a lifetime opportunity to help me pack up, disassemble and move all of my belongings from my 5th floor walk up apartment to my new abode. Oh the summer just got a lot more exciting! Email me to hold your spot for this amazing offer! Pizza and water provided.

HAPPY SUMMERING EVERYBODY!

2 comments:

Ali Jo said...

i want in on the moving puh-lease!

Laura said...

Ahem. You've NEVER been to philharmonic in the park? this is one of my most favorite things in all of New York City. As far as free outdoor events go, only Broadway Under the Stars beats it. Okay maybe it ties with Shakespeare in the park. I miss you and NYC!