This Much Fun Around on 8/23/19
Week of 8/23/2019
T - THIS
M - MUCH
F - FUN
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Hudson River Park's Blues BBQ Festival
Saturday, August 24, 2 - 9 PM
Hudson River Park
Hudson River Park’s beloved Blues BBQ Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this season! Join the party to close out your summer with a fantastic lineup of artists from across the United States. Enjoy barbecue from local New York City favorites (including Blue Smoke, Butcher Bar, Dinosaur and Mighty Quinn's!), and sip on beer from Sixpoint while you listen to one of our most exciting lineups ever!
2:00 PM - Kevin Burt
3:15 PM - The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir
4:30 PM - AJ Ghent [j-ent]
6:00 PM - Ruthie Foster
7:30 PM - Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
NO TICKETS ARE NECESSARY! This event is free and open to the public, please do not pay for tickets as no tickets are being sold. We look forward to seeing you at the festival!
https://www.facebook.com/events/618839241970933/
Free: Emerging Music Festival
Friday and Saturday, August 23-24, 6 - 10 PM
Bryant Park
Thousands of music lovers pack the Bryant Park lawn for a FREE two-day music festival celebrating up-and-coming new bands, including indie rock, soul, folk, singer-songwriter, and more.
Between sets attendees can play lawn games, learn to juggle, and purchase food and beverages from local vendors curated by Hester Street Fair.
Check out Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America and experience world-class performing arts while enjoying a summer picnic. All events are free and open to the public. No tickets, no lines. Food and drink is available for purchase on site. Learn more about this summer arts series: https://bryantpark.org/picnics.
https://www.facebook.com/events/921053904922330/?event_time_id=921053911588996
Free Opera in the Park: Carmen
Monday, August 26, 6 - 7 PM
Bryant Park
New York City Opera presents a free hour long performance of Carmen in Bryant Park.
The innkeeper Lillas Pastia narrates the tempestuous story of the irresistible seductress Carmen and her hapless lover Don José in this hour-long presentation of highlights from Bizet’s beloved opera. A perfect introduction to opera for newcomers of any age!
Check out Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America and experience world-class performing arts while enjoying a summer picnic. All events are free and open to the public. No tickets, no lines. Food and drink is available for purchase on site. Learn more about this summer arts series: https://bryantpark.org/picnics.
https://www.facebook.com/events/366409584035994/
Free Shakespeare: Othello
Recurring weekends
Bryant Park
The classic tale of betrayal, race, friendship, and loss is reinterpreted through a contemporary lens in this fresh exploration of Shakespeare's devastating tragedy. Produced by The Drilling Company Theatre for New Plays and directed by Hamilton Clancy, enjoy this free performance outdoors in Bryant Park.
Check out Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America and experience world-class performing arts while enjoying a summer picnic. All events are free and open to the public. No tickets, no lines. Food and drink is available for purchase on site. Learn more about this summer arts series: https://bryantpark.org/picnics.
https://www.facebook.com/events/423433755190619/?event_time_id=423433758523952
Sketch and Paint Night
Wednesday, September 4, 4 - 8 PM
Bryant Park
The Art Cart takes over the Lawn for an evening workshop series featuring two large-scale visual art classes, beer and wine for purchase, and games for all ages.
4pm begins a drop-in live figure drawing class for all ages, and a simultaneous portrait class for teens. Instruction and models provided by Grand Central Atelier. Participants are encouraged to bring their own materials, though we will have a limited amount onsite.
At 6pm we host the largest Paint and Sip that Bryant Park has ever seen, with instruction by La Pittura Art Studio. This popular program will sell out, so reserve your spot at the ticket link. Pre-registration is required, though there may be open spots if we have no-shows. Registration opens 10am on August 21.
https://www.facebook.com/events/490931898370143/
Jazz in Times Square: Alexis Morrast
Thursday, August 29, 5 - 7 PM
Times Square
Give your Thursday night a new rhythm as you head to the train or wait for a colleague to join you for dinner. Jazz at Lincoln Center brings New York City’s hottest young jazz bands to the plaza, creating the feeling of an intimate club amidst the lights and sounds of Times Square.
All concerts are FREE, open to the public, and for all ages. Be among the first 30 RSVPs (via Eventbrite) for each concert in order to get a reserved seat and a free drink!
https://www.facebook.com/events/674661776330474/
1¢ Days at the Museum
Friday, August 30, 7 - 10 PM
The Whitney
It's Pay-What-You-Wish at the Whitney Museum of American Art on Fridays from 7-10p (even $0.01).
https://www.facebook.com/events/435372870344447/
Summer Brunch and Shop at the Bazaar
Sunday, August 25, 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Grand Bazaar NYC
Summer + Brunch + Shopping = a perfect Sunday at NYC’s biggest curated weekly market, Grand Bazaar NYC.
Select from a wide variety of tasty bites: fresh juicy lobster rolls, Italian-style wood-oven pizzas, organic Japanese rice bowls, stuffed empanadas and risotto balls, Greek and Korean specialties, and much more!
Once all fueled up explore the Bazaar’s 150+ vendors, from local artists and makers to independent vintage and antique dealers. You never know what great finds and deals you'll make!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/641498372958263/
NYC Summer Frozen Margarita Party
September 1 - 2 (1 AM)
Loreley Beer Garden
Seasonally Decorated Indoor & Outdoor Beer Garden - FREE Admission, NO Cover! Half Price Classic Frozen Margaritas til 1pm! Frozen Margaritas, Flavored Margaritas, Tequilas, Mezcals, Tequila & Mezcal Cocktails, Sangria, Seasonal Craft Beers & More!