You Guys, It’s July: Things to Do
Summer marches on, peeps. And we want to make sure you don’t miss a thing. Here’s some shizz goin’ down this month.
July 4: Coney Island 4th of July Beach Party
If you’ve never gotten the motivation to hop on the train to Coney Island, this might be it. Their third annual beach party has live music, food, booze, and of course, rides. Maybe do the rides before the booze.
Coney Island Beach: Surf Ave. btwn. W. 37th and Brighton 15th Sts., Brooklyn
July 4: Fireworks
View them from Brooklyn Bridge Park, South Street Seaport, and other official viewing places.
Click links for details.
July 8 – July 11: Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival
Head to BK for the day to celebrate hip hop! Common headlines.
July 12-14: Bastille Day
Pretend your French. You know you wanna. Hit up some of our favorite French places.
July 13: Lip Sync Battle Hosted by Chrissy Teigen
We’re not sure either. But hey, we’re always up for new things. And we do have a girl crush on Chrissy.
Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
www.cityparksfoundation.org
July 15: George Clinton & the Parliament Funkadelic
Legends. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Rock on.
Queensbridge Park
www.cityparksfoundation.org
July 22 – August 9: Lincoln Center Out of Doors
It’s not stuffy just because it’s Lincoln Center. The outdoor concert series features the Muscle Shoals All Star Band, Yo La Tengo, AfroPunk, and a silent Rocky Horror Picture Show dance party. Check it.
Various Locations
www.lcoutofdoors.org
July 23 – August 23: Cymbeline, Shakespeare in the Park
You don’t even already know the story of this one. Grab a picnic and a friend, and hit up the Delacort Theater.
The Delacort Theater in Central Park
www.publictheater.org