I noticed there’s lots of opportunity to listen to free jazz this weekend – so find the right time and place for you and have a great time! Another highlight of this weekend? City of Water Day. The only way you will ever be able to cool down in this EXTREME HEAT.
| Friday 7/15 | Saturday 7/16 | Sunday 7/17 |
| GMA and TODAY Show concerts are up and running. Check their prospective schedules for musicians – beware you must wake up early early early in the morning. | X | X |
| Friday Fencing is back on through October! Head to Bryant Park for some lessons 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Remember to call ahead to reserve a spot. | X | X |
| Free Comedy in Alphabet City – 7:30 p.m. Every Friday night. | X | X |
| Riis Park Beach Bazaar is back on! It’s basically an amazing beach party every weekend. | Continued | Continued |
| Jazz music in Bryant Park from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | X | X |
| Bushwick art galleries are open and free to the public for the ultimate summer art walking tour. | X | X |
| X | It’s the City of Water Day from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. I think it’s the only way to truly beat the heat. | X |
| X | Experience the sounds of Louis Armstrong in Queens this weekend – from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | X |
| X | Free music at Union Pool this weekend! Alternates every other Saturday this summer. | X |
| X | Governor’s Island is so cool. They have another immersive art experience called “Life is But a Dream.” Jump on that Ferry and GOOO. Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. through July 24. | Continued |
| X | The Village Voice is putting on the 4Knots Music Festival for free in the South Street Seaport from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Lots of Indie bands and DJs. | X |
| X | Free Greenwich Village walking tours starting at 11:30 a.m. Runs through September 24th. | X |
| X | Run with an expert on the Hudson every Saturday from now through the first week of August. Show up at 10:00 a.m., or earlier (to possibly win a Samsung smartwatch). Must register at above link. | X |
| X | The Hester Street Fair on the LES is back on – every Saturday through October 29th from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. It’s for those who want to shop for vintage clothes, or just binge eat on artisanal hipster foods. | X |
| X | Get your street food on at Queens Night Market. | X |
| X | Eat and shop simultaneously at all Smorgasburg/Brooklyn Flea locations! | Continued |
Happy Weekend!
Mary in Manhattan 