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(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm) Help the New York Liberty "Raise The Game" as they take on the brightest and best that the WNBA has to offer! (Seats start at $10) (877-WNBA-TIX) [email protected] Event Website
(Mill Hill Park, Broad and Front Streets, Trenton, NJ 08608) (1-6 p.m.) Capital Rainbowfest VI will celebrate the rich heritage of the GLBTI communities and their contributions to society. It is a day for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together for an afternoon of fun, live music, games for the children, and an art exhibit. Capital Rainbowfest VI will include vendors offering services and products as well as food and beverages. Since its inception, Capital Rainbowfest has grown to become the third largest PRIDE festival in the State of New Jersey, drawing more than 1,000 people. ($5.00) (609-396-9788) [email protected] Event Website
(Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, Central Park at 110th St) (2 - 4pm) The best in local emerging and established Latin, Jazz, World and Gospel. June 22: Sarah MacLawler (Blues and Jazz); June 29: Frankie Morales & Mambo of the Times Orq. (Salsa); July 13: Raquel Lima (Brazilian); July 20: Flamenco Vivo Carlotta Santana II (Flamenco); Aug 10: Pablo Mayor Folklore Urbano (Mod. Columbian); Aug 24: Charles Moore Dance Theatre (African Dance); Aug 31: Zon Del Barrio (Salsa). Continues all summer, through the Fall. Event Website Note: this event runs May 25, June 1, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21, and 28
(Foley Square, Manhattan Side of Brooklyn Bridge, NY, NY) (11am-4pm) Scott Nevins and The Gender Offenders host a picnic with performances at the end of the march in Brooklyn. Sponsored by Kurland and Associates, LLC, Rain Dance, The LGBT Community Center, PFLAG FCA NYC, NYC Stonewall Democrats, and The Loft. The Wedding March will also take place simultaneously in ALBANY. More Info. To register for the event, click here. (free) (877-772-0089) Event Website
(Duplex, 61 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) (7:00PM-8:30PM) Opening Doors Theatre presents another staging of a forgotten classic musical - this time 1958's GOLDILOCKS, featuring 3 cut songs! An egotistical film director - about to lose his latest epic's backers - tricks leading lady into starring in one last picture, much to the chagrin of her fiancee. This classic 1959 musical originally starred Elaine Stritch, Don Ameche and Russell Nype. ($20 + 2 drink min.) ((212) 868-4444) [email protected] Event Website Note: this event runs September 12 - 14
(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.) Leading experts in gay parenting will provide information about the medical, legal and psychological issues that gay parents must address to have a baby through a gestational carrier. Experts will also review options to help reduce the costs associated with having a baby for gay men. Gay parents will also speak about the experiences and challenges of starting a family. ($10/person) (212-620-7310) Event Website
(Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines) (all day and evening) Once again 2008’s Fire Island Roundup will take place in both Cherry Grove and the Pines communities of Fire Island, NY. Expect all the best of 2007’s roundup including meetings at the Whytehall Community Center, dances, BBQ’s, and even more sun, new friends and music coming in 2008! ($40) Event Website Note: this event runs September 12 - 14
(Central Park) (9am) Join more than 20,000 New Yorkers – including Breast Cancer survivors at the annual 5k Run/Walk. Race route: Starting on west 77th street, near Museum of Natural History, and up to 90th St and then back down to 59th Street, and then back up to East 72nd Street. Cynthia Nixon is the Grand Marshal. To benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Event Website
(43rd St & Broadway at Times Square) (11:30am) This free concert features musicals that are currently on Broadway as well as a sneak peek at upcoming musicals for the new 2009 season. Hosted by Spamalot's Drew Lachey. (Free) Event Website
(Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park, 95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215) (1 - 4pm) Handpick your own apples, make apple fritters and work the apple cider press. Sept 20 & 21st is the big potato dig harvesting weekend. (Free) (718-789-2822) Event Website Note: this event runs September 13 - 14, and 20 - 21
(Brooklyn Borough Hall & Plaza, 209 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY 11201) (10am - 6pm) The third Brooklyn Book Festival is all about exciting and innovative fiction and non-fiction programs with author discussions and readings -- adding up to great day in the sun, thousands of books, and a wonderfully celebratory spirit. Appearing: Isaac Asimov, John Oliver Killens, Elizabeth Nunez, Esmeralda Santiago and Jon Scieszka. Event Website
(Your Public Parks of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens &, See website for show locations and times! , New York, NY) (See website schedule for showtimes!) New York's renowned, acclaimed, award-winning, astounding one-and-only CIRCUS AMOK! presents it's 2008 FREE extravaganza: "SUB-PRIME SUBLIME." Dorothy clicks her heels -- but there's no going home! She's the newest victim of predatory lending! In "SUB-PRIME SUBLIME," all manner of mysteries are revealed as atoms smash and crash, spiraling past hulahoopers, headstanders and hairstylists! Stunning stilters, Tenanacious Tenants, Fantastical Free-Falling Free Markets, Querelous Quarks, Neurotic Neutrons and the Spirit of Sylvester come together to help us all find our ways home, home, home from the tornado of foreclosure and debt! SEE WWW.CIRCUSAMOK.ORG FOR SHOW LOCATIO (FREE!!) (718-486-7432) [email protected] Event Website Note: this event runs September 6 - 8, 10, 12 - 14, 17, 19 - 21, 24, and 26 - 28
(Pier 40, West Houston St & West Side Hwy, New York, NY 10001) (11:30am Boarding) Join Center Kids aboard the Queen of Hearts, a 3 level Louisiana-Style, paddlewheel boat. Sail down the Hudson River, around the Statue of Liberty and NYC harbor. While aboard, you and your family will enjoy a variety of amazing activities such as: face painting, balloon sculpting, arts and crafts, magic shows, children’s performances, story telling, live music, raffle prizes and healthy snacks. ($20/under 2 free) (212-620-7310 x296) Event Website
(Governor's Island, Ferries leave from Battery Maritime Building, South and Whitehall, Manhattan) (11:30am - 6:30pm) 1920's-clad picnickers will spread blankets under the shade trees among the historic buildings of Governor's Island for two solid afternoons of Gatsby-esque revelry with live jazz by Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra. Activities include: Charleston and Peabody dance lessons, croquet games, 1920's motorcars on exhibit, a Bathing Beauties and Gents Vintage Swimsuit Parade and couture milliners pedaling their chic chapeaux. Ferry schedule: www.govisland.com (Free) Event Website Note: this event runs September 13 - 14 Starting Today
(Bronx Museum, 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th St, Bronx, NY 10456) Photography, film, installation art and more by artists including Vito Acconci, Martha Rosler and David Hammons on the subject of the street as a source of inspiration. Event Website This event runs through January 25, 2009
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