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  • River to River Festival

    Lower Manhattan’s Summertime Arts Festival

    Each year in June the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council hosts a multiple-day arts festival featuring free dance, music, theater, and visual arts events at an assortment Lower Manhattan and Governors Island venues.

    River To River seeks to provide world-class free summer entertainment and to inspire residents, workers and visitors in the neighborhoods south of Chambers Street and at Governors Island by connecting them to the best of the arts, the creative process, unique places and each other.

    Night at the Museums, which provides free admission to Lower Manhattan museums and cultural sites, is also part of the River to River Festival.

    The dates for the 2017 River to River Festival is June 14 – 25 and includes over 100 performances and events.

    Visit the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council website for more information, including a full calendar of events.

     

    Location

    River to River Festival venues are located in Lower Manhattan and Governors Island.

    2017 venues include 28 Liberty Plaza, 192 Front Street, Winter Garden at Brookfield Place, City Hall Park, Federal Hall, Fulton Center, National Museum of the American Indian, Pier A Harbor House, South Street Seaport Museum, and Governors Island.

    Event venues may change from year-to-year.

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  • Free Intrepid Museum Admission with Bank of America Card First Weekend of Each Month

    The Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum is now participating in Bank of America’s Museums on Us program.

    Show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on the first full weekend of each month for free general admission for one person to the Intrepid Museum.

    Remaining Bank of America Museums on Us weekends for 2017 are June 3 & 4, July 1 & 2, August 5 & 6, September 2 & 3, October 7 & 8, November 4 & 5, and December 2 & 3.

    Visit the Intrepid Museum website for details.

     

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  • Central Park’s Literary Walk

    Literary Greats and a Tree-Lined Alley

     

    One of the most photographed sites in Central Park is The Mall and Literary Walk.

    The Mall is a forty-foot wide, tree-lined path that runs from 66th to 72nd Streets. It is a straight path, which is a rarity in Central Park’s network of otherwise winding walkways.

    The Mall is lined with American Elm Trees and, at it’s southern end, statues of renowned authors, giving it the name “Literary Walk.”

    The four large statues on in honor of Fitz-Greene Halleck, Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and William Shakespeare.  An interesting note is that the statue of Fitz_Greene Halleck, installed in 1877, was the first statue in Central Park to depict an American. Halleck was a poet who lived much of his life in New York City.

    The Mall leads to Bethesda Fountain, another of Central Park’s most iconic locations.

     

    Location


    Interactive Park View. Drag mouse or use arrows and compass to scroll.

     

    The Mall and Literary Walk are located Mid-park, between 66th and 72nd Streets.

    The Olmstead Flower Bed, a small circular garden, is located at the southern-most end of The Mall and Bethesda Fountain at the northern end.

    There are several park entrances with paths that lead to The Mall.

    The entrance on 5th Avenue between 66th and 67th Streets has a path that leads to the southern end of the mall and takes you past the Balto statue on the way.

     

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  • Kings County Memorial Day Parade

    NYC’s Largest and Oldest Memorial Day Parade

    The Kings County Memorial Day Parade in Brooklyn has been happening for many years and is one of the oldest continuous Memorial Day parades in the country. The 2017 parade is the 150th anniversary of the event.

    The 2017 parade is Monday, May 29th at 11:00 a.m..

    The parade route is along Third Avenue from 78th Street to Marine Avenue, then up Fourth Avenue and over to John Paul Jones Park on 101st Street for the memorial service following the parade.

    Visit the official parade website for details.

     

     

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  • The New York Philharmonic’s Free Annual Memorial Day Concert

    Free Annual New York Philharmonic Concert at St. John the Divine

    Each year at Memorial Day, the New York Philharmonic gives a free concert at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine.

    The 2017 concert is on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th, at 8:00 p.m.  The program includes a performance of Symphony No 4 by Mahler.

    Tickets are required and will be distributed beginning 6:00 p.m. the evening of the concert. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Visit the New York Philharmonic website for details.

    The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is the largest in the world. Construction on the spectacular Gothic-style cathedral began in 1828 and still continues today. The cathedral’s 40-foot wide stained glass rose window is the largest in the U.S..

     

    Location

    The address for the Cathedral is 1047 Amsterdam Avenue. It is located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue and 112th Street.

     

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  • Free Halsey Today Show Concert June 9

    Halsey – Today Citi Concert Seies – June 9, 2017

    Halsey is performing for the Today Show’s Citi Concert Series Friday, June 9, 2017. The concert is part of the morning show broadcast.

    The Today summer concerts are held at the Today Show Plaza at Rockefeller Center. The plaza is on 48th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues.


    Admission is free and on a first-come-first-served basis. The concerts are very popular and the Today Show Plaza fills up fast on mornings when there’s a concert (usually Fridays). The show suggests that people arrive by 5:00 a.m. to get a good spot. Performances usually run from 8:00 to 9:00 a..m.

    A limited number of Fan Passes are distributed via a digital lottery system.

    Register now for a chance to receive a Fan Pass, giving you and one guest priority access to the show.

    Read our Today Show Concerts post and visit the Today concerts FAQ for more information about attending concerts.

     

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  • Big Apple Greeters

    See the New York City with a Local Resident

    Big Apple Greeters is a volunteer organization that connects New York City visitors with knowledgeable residents who will show them around and help get them oriented to the city.

    Visitors can suggest neighborhoods they’re interested in visiting and any special interests they might have. Greeter visits last two to four hours. It’s suggested that you plan your Greeter visit for the first day or two of your stay in the city because the Greeter can provide tips on finding your way around the city that will prove useful for the remainder of your stay.

    You can request a Greeter through the Big Apple Greeters website. Submit your request at 3 – 4 week prior to your arrival in New York City. The Big Apple Greeter website suggests submitting your request as early as possible to increase your likelihood of getting a Greeter (there are sometime more requests than available Greeter volunteers, so not all Greeter requests get filled).

    The Big Apple Greeter service is free and they have a no tipping policy. The only requirement is that visitors stay for a minimum of two nights within the five boroughs of New York City.

    If you’re happy with the service and would like to provide financial support to the not-for-profit Big Apple Greeter organization, there’s a donation form on their website.

    See TripAdvisor comments from people who have used the Big Apple Greeter service.

     

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  • Metropolitan Opera Summer Recitals in the Parks

    The Metropolitan Opera’s Free Summer Recitals Series

     

    The Metropolitan Opera hosts a series of free opera concerts in NYC park each summer in June.

    Concerts are held in all five boroughs.

    The concerts feature performances by the Opera’s young rising stars, who perform a selection of opera arias and duets.

    The Central Park concert usually starts the season with a performance at the park’s Rumsey Playfield.

    The concerts are free and open to the public.

     

    2017 Metropolitan Opera Summer Concerts in the Park:

    • Monday, June 12, 2017, 8:00 p.m.
      Central Park SummerStage, Rumsey Playfield
    • Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
      Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1, Brooklyn
    • Friday, June 16, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
      Clove Lakes, Staten Island
    • Saturday, June 17, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
      Crotona Park, Bronx
    • Friday, June 23, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
      Jackie Robinson Park, Manhattan
    • Saturday, June 24, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
      Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

    Visit the Metropolitan Opera website for 2017 schedule details.

     

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  • GMA Free Concerts in Central Park

    GMA’s Free Summer Concert Series in Central Park

    ABC Morning Show Good Morning America has been hosting free summer concerts in Central Park since 2009.

    The concerts are held on Friday mornings at Rumsey Playfield, which is located on the East Side of Central Park, at 71st Street.

    The concerts runs from 7:00 to 9:00 in the morning.

    The GMA website suggests that audience members arrive at Rumsey Playfield via Central Park’s 72nd Street entrance at 6:00 a.m., when the park opens to the public.

    Concert admittance is on a first-come-first-served basis. No tickets are required for most of the concerts. However, The 2017 Chainsmokers concert on June 9th does require a ticket, which you can get free, online through the 1iota website.

    The 2017 GMA Summer Concert Series kicked off this morning with a performance by Green Day. See the full 2017 concert calendar below.

     

    2017 GMA Summer Concerts in Central Park:

    • May 19 – Green Day
    • May 26 – Florida Georgia Line & Nelly
    • June 2 – Fifth Harmony
    • June 9 – The Chainsmokers (ticket required)
    • June 16 – The Lumineers
    • June 23 – Little Big Town
    • June 30 – Bebe Rexha (this concert at the GMA Times Square Studio)
    • July 7 – Big Sean
    • July 14 – Lady Antebellum
    • July 21 – Zedd featuring Alessia Cara
    • July 28 – Imagine Dragons
    • August 4 – Linkin Park
    • August 11 – Bleachers
    • August 18 – Eric Church
    • August 25 – Paramore
    • September 1 – Jason Derulo
    • Date TBD – Dierks Bentley

    Visit the GMA website for 2017 concert series details.

     

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  • Free Thomas Rhett Today Show Concert June 2

    Thomas Rhett – Today Citi Concert Seies – June 2, 2017

    Thomas Rhett is performing for the Today Show’s Citi Concert Series Friday, June 2, 2017. The concert is part of the morning show broadcast.

    The Today summer concerts are held at the Today Show Plaza at Rockefeller Center. The plaza is on 48th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues.


    Admission is free and on a first-come-first-served basis. The concerts are very popular and the Today Show Plaza fills up fast on mornings when there’s a concert (usually Fridays). The show suggests that people arrive by 5:00 a.m. to get a good spot. Performances usually run from 8:00 to 9:00 a..m.

    A limited number of Fan Passes are distributed via a digital lottery system.

    Register now for a chance to receive a Fan Pass, giving you and one guest priority access to the show.

    Read our Today Show Concerts post and visit the Today concerts FAQ for more information about attending concerts.

     

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