Who needs a vacation when
you can take a stay-cation in the best city…ever? For proof, see below. —
Monday, August 8
Spiderman 2 At Waterside Plaza
25 Waterside Plaza
6pm
Kick off the week in a
totally webbed way! Admission is free (as is the popcorn). You’re only responsible
for the company you keep and the blanket you bring.
Tuesday, August 9
Dogs On Fleas Concert At Madison Square Park
10:30am
Sassy trombone a
nicer-than-nice trio of band mates = one cool Tuesday morning! Get excited.
Wednesday, August 10
Summer Story House At
Murray’s Cheese
254
Bleecker Street
3-4pm
Seems like everyone is in
on the summertime storytime craze! But hey, we’re not complaining. Gather up
your little cheeseheads and come to Murray’s for an afternoon of coloring and tales.
Thursday, August 11
Christmas In August
Kick-Off
Times Square
11am
In the mood for some high
kicks and holiday cheer? Head to the heart of Manhattan to catch a glimpse of the upcoming 2011 Radio City
Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes. They will be debuting brand new
tunes, choreography and duds…all for free!
Voca People Perform In
Union Square Park
Noon
Fall head over musical
heels for the white-faced harmonics of the Voca People. Totally free and
totally fun.
Friday, August 12
Flamenco Vivo At Brooklyn
Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn
Avenue
6:30pm
Part of the free Friday Night Family Jam Series,
this performance takes the traditional Spanish art form of Flamenco and infuses
it with modern elements.
RiverFlicks For Kids: Shrek Forever After
Pier 46
8:30pm
The ogre love story
continues. Free popcorn!
Saturday, August 13
Civil War Weekend On Governors Island
10am-4pm
Celebrate 150 years of the
War Between The States. A quick ferry trip will transport you to a land of
historical weapon demos, music and a frenzy of family-friendly fun.
The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
Flushing Meadows Park
9am to 5pm
Come to one of the largest
dragon boat races in the United States! Traditional Chinese foods and performances
abound, rain or shine.
Sunday, August 14
Ice Cream Demo At Tavern
On The Green
Enter Central Park At 67th St.
11am
Learn how to whip up your
own delish flavor of ice cream with the frozen treat pros from Van Leeuwen
Artisanal Ice Cream Truck. Space is
limited: first come, first serve.
