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CURRENT EVENTS
Various Dates Now thru August 6th
Celebrate Brooklyn @ Prospect Park Bandshell, 718-855-7882, www.briconline.org/celebrate/. Celebrate Brooklyn! rocks the Bandshell with its 30th summer of free music, dance, theater, and film. Performances through August 9. For full schedule of artists and performance dates, visit the website via the link above.
FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND
July 4th (Fri), 9:20
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, (Waterfront Viewing from Red Hook to Williamsburg), www1.macys.com/campaign/sitelets/fireworks/index.jsp. Enjoy the Fourth of July in New York City this year. The spectacular Macy's July 4th fireworks display is a New York tradition - and it has to be seen in person to be truly appreciated. If the prospect of elbowing through the crowds along FDR Drive doesnÕt appeal, check out the many other viewing options available.
July 4th (Fri), 6:30-9:30
July 4th New England Clam Bake with Live Jazz @ Body by Brooklyn, 275 Park Ave. (btwn Washington & Waiverly), 718.923.9400, www.www.bodybybrooklyn.com. The only fourth of July event in town where bathrobes are required! Slip on a bathrobe, enjoy the use of the spa's facilities then join us in the candle lit lounge for cocktails, a sumptuous and great LIVE Jazz. Spa facilities; Turkish Steam room, Sweedish & Russian Saunas, Jacuzzi and Artic Cold Plunge Pool. Buffet: Zuppa Di Mussels, Steamers, Clams Oreganato, Shrimp, Clam Chowder, Corn on the Cobb, Fried Fish, Wild Rice, Pasta with Spicy Crab and a Whole Lobster for each person. All inclusive price: $60pp (reservations required).
July 5th (Sat), 5-11pm
Target First Saturdays: Viva Africa! @ Brooklyn Museum
37 Main St (btwn Front & Water), , www.brooklynmuseum.org/visit/first_saturdays.php. July's Theme is "Viva Africa" with full schedule found at the above link. At the Brooklyn Museum's Target First Saturdays, thousands of visitors enjoy free programs of art and entertainment each month from 5Š11 p.m. All evening long, the Museum Cafˇ serves a wide selection of sandwiches, salads, and beverages, and a cash bar offers wine and beer. Parking is a flat rate of $4 starting at 5pm. All other Saturdays, the Museum closes at 6pm. Programs are subject to change. Please note that due to limited capacities, some Target First Saturday programs require tickets. Ticket lines often form 30 minutes before ticket distribution at the Visitor Center located in the Rubin Lobby. Free ticket distribution does not apply to © Murakami. Those tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center.
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 10th (Thu), 6-11pm
Movies With A View: Stand By Me @ Brooklyn Bridge Park, (Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park section), 718-802-0603 x12, www.brooklynbridgepark.org. Tonight's Movie is "Stand By Me" as the Conservancy's most popular event returns for its ninth year! Movies With A View is one of the city's premiere outdoor film series with an eclectic line-up of films and breathtaking views of the NYC waterfront. The films are chosen by an all-volunteer Film Committee and each feature is preceded by a Short film. DJs from Brooklyn Radio kick off the evening, spinning tunes as the sun sets, and Rice sells delicious dinners onsite. Bike valet provided by Transportation Alternatives.
July 12th (Sat), Noon-8pm
4th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival in DUMBO, (Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park section of Brooklyn Bridge Park), 718-802-0603 x12, www.brooklynbodega.com. Brooklyn Bodega returns to celebrate Hip Hop music, culture and Brooklyn as a premier cultural destination. Enjoy family activities and BBQ from 12pm-4pm, as a DJ spins tunes to set the atmosphere. Live performances begin at 4pm and continue through 8pm. Support. Celebrate. For Free! For more information, visit the website above.
July 12th (Sat)
Still Hip 1st Birthday Party! @ Still Hip, 283 Grand Avenue (btwn Lafayette Avenue & Clifton Place), 718.398.0008, www.stillhipbrookyn.com. Still Hip, the funky Clinton Hill children's resale boutique, recently voted by Citysearch as one of the best kid's clothing stores in the city and nominated by the movers and shakers at Nickelodeon as one of the best kids' stores, is having its first birthday. Come celebrate with us and enjoy music, giveaways, special discounts, playtime, free class demos, planting, face painting and more. It's going to be a blast, no matter the weather. The party won't be complete without our loyal customers and community members!
July 13th (Sun), Noon-10pm
Bastille Day Celebration @ Bar Tabac, 128 Smith Street (btwn Bergen & Pacific), 718-923-0918, www.bartabacny.com/index.html. Celebrate Bastille Day on July 13 at the annual street festival and Petanque tournament. Watch top players from around the world as well as Brooklyn locals fight it out in the largest Petangue tournament in the U.S. Enjoy special cocktails from RICARD and sandwiches, such as Merguez & Frites, from the outdoor grill at Bar Tabac, as well as food and drink from neighborhood restaurants. Music is provided by the Baby Blue Orchids and the Francois Wiss Ensemble.
July 15th thru July 24th
7th Annual Summer Youth Theatre Festival @ South Oxford Space, 138 South Oxford St (btwn Atlantic Ave & Hanson Pl), 718-398-3078, www.offbroadwayonline.com. Raising Parents by American Theatre of Harlem: July 15 & 22 (718-857-2783). Steven by Andhow! Theater Company: July 17 & 24 (718-398-3690). Theatresports by Freestyle Repertory Theatre: July 16 & 21 (212-362-4978). Aesops Foibles by Tuckaberry Productions: July 18 and 23 (845-797-1320). All shows will be presented free on Saturday, July 19, in South Oxford Park beginning at 11am with live music by +1(Mais Um), a percussion group playing world rhythms.
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