New York City Events July 2010
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July in New York City can be very hot and many New Yorkers escape on the weekends to local beaches, such as the Hamptons and the Jersey Shore. Our celebration of July 4th, Independence Day, is spectacular and the fireworks over the East River are a true NYC experience. Make sure to check sightseeing and holiday hours for July 4th-5th, 2010.
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Ongoing Events: Central Park SummerStage Concerts, Shakespeare in the Park. Since so many New Yorkers are away for the summer, this is a great time to get half price to hundreds of events and tours around the City, through GoldStar - it's free to join and definitely worth looking at their offers.
Midsummer Night Swing at Lincoln Center - 22nd Annual |
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June 29-July 17 2010 Each year, for 3 weeks, Tues-Sun, Midsummer Night Swing turns Lincoln Center into a hopping open-air dance hall with blazing live bands laying down the rhythms you love, from swing to salsa, tango, funk, disco, and more. The dance party is equally fun to watch, or participate and draws a huge crowd. |
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Philharmonic in the Park |
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July 13-19, 2010, 8pm The New York Philharmonic performs Tchaikovsky, Gershwin and more outside on the Great Lawn in Central Park a few nights every summer. Always a quintessential NYC experience and always free. The performance is followed by gorgeous fireworks. |
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July 4th Fireworks along the Hudson River |
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Sunday, July 4, 2010, 9:00pm For the second year, the Macy's July 4th Fireworks will be launched over the Hudson River, on the West Side of Manhattan. With more than 3 million spectators and millions of television viewers nationwide, this year's revelry promises to cap off America's birthday celebrations with a bang. See the best public viewing spots along 12th Ave (23rd to 50th Streets) and how to get there from 11th Avenue. |
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Honoring America's 234th birthday, Macy's (NYSE:M) will fire more than 40,000 pyrotechnic shells during the 26-minute synchronized display. Designed in collaboration with SOUSA Fireworks, the show will be set off from six barges positioned in midtown Manhattan on the Hudson River. The showstopping display will fire approximately 1,500 shells per minute reaching heights of more than 1,000 feet, giving millions of spectators magnificent views. Read more at Macy's. More July 4th Events and ways to the see the Fireworks: GoldStar Events Half Price Tickets: July 4th Fireworks Roof Top Party at Pier 83, 4th of July Weekend All American BBQ, Brooklyn Music Festival: Hip-Hop, Reggae, Ska & More, |
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World Team Tennis, 35th Season - Randall's Island |
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July 5-19, 2010 NYC INSIDER GUIDE IS GIVING AWAY A FREE PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE SERENA WILLIAMS ON JULY 15TH!!!! This summer’s hottest sporting event in Manhattan is World TeamTennis on Randall’s Island with superstars like Andy Roddick, James Blake, Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters and the legendary John McEnroe doing battle so close to you that you can almost touch them. The New York Sportimes play 7 home matches in July between the 5th and the 19th against opponents in the Eastern Conference of World Team Tennis. That just leaves one question. Are You In Or Out? Ticket holders have access to a free luxury bus service from Manhattan's East Side. |
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NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2010 |
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July 12-25, 2010, Now Extended through September 6, 2010 A three-course dinner at the best restaurants in New York for $35? Sign me up! One of my favorite times of the year. I love a good bargain almost as much as I love good food. It almost feels like you're stealing..only you're not. Read more on Restaurant Week. |
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Dave Matthews Band at Citifield |
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July 16-17, 2010, 7:00pm Check out NYC Insider Guide's Special Tickets!!! The Dave Matthews Band were the number one touring act of the 2000s, according to industry magazine Pollstar, grossing more than half a billion dollars on the road. 2010 Summer Tour Feedback from Fans includes: |
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Union Square - Free BootCamp and Yoga Every Week! |
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June 17 - August 12, 2010 Join Fitness in the Square every Thursday. I especially LOVE the Bootcamp, with Ariane Hundt of the famous Brooklyn Bridge Boot Camp, which I do regularly! She will kick your butt (in a good way). Join Kids in the Square, with Yogi Beans yoga at 10:00 AM in the new playground and music and puppeteer shows at 12:00 PM. Finish the day with Music in the Square at 6:00pm. |
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Walking With Dinosaurs: Life-Sized Dinosaurs |
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July 21-25, 2010 Dinosaurs once again roam the earth in a spectacular theatrical arena show, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series. Tickets Retail for $55.00 - $75.00, but get them Half Price at GoldStar. |
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Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series - FREE |
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July 12, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 The Met's annual concerts in New York City parks is a great city tradition. This year, the Summer Recital Series, returns with six performances in the parks of all five boroughs. The series kicks off with a concert at Central Park SummerStage on July 12, featuring acclaimed baritone Nathan Gunn. Don't forget to also check the The Met’s popular Summer HD Festival, free Opera outdoors in Lincoln Center. |
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River to River Festival |
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June - August Founded in 2002, following September 11, 2001, the River to River Festival is a world-class performing arts festival originally intended as tool for the revitalization of Lower Manhattan. Now in its 8th season, the Festival is the largest summer-long free arts festival in New York City’s history and has not only assisted in renewal, but transformed Downtown into a major cultural destination during the summer. The festival takes place in a variety of public venues that canvas all of Downtown New York - from Chambers Street down to the southern tip of Manhattan and across the island from river to river. |
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THE KONG SHOW: Comedy Variety Show |
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Monday, July 26th, for One Night Only! Come see the LionHearted Players deliciously demented comedy variety show: "THE KONG SHOW: FUNNY TODAY! HOT TAMALE!" 7PM, upstairs at the Iguana VIP Lounge, 240 W. 54th Street |
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