Last Call for Summer, Guys. Here Are Some Things To Do
Attention: This is the last month of Summer. Again: This is the last month of Summer. You have to go outside.
Thursdays in August: MOMA Nights
Every Thursday in August, the MOMA will stay open later for DJ sets in the sculpture garden. Culture + cocktails + music = Schwing!
Museum of Modern Art
11 W. 53rd St. NY, NY 10019
For more info: Moma.com
August 1: Nose to Tail Workshop – Pig Butchering and Porchetta
We mean, haven’t you always wanted to butcher a pig?
Haven’s Kitchen
109 W. 17th St. NY, NY 10011
For more info: Haven’s Kitchen
August 1: Rooftop Films – Stop Making Sense
Live music before one of the greatest music films of all time? Yes please.
Waterfront Plaza at Brookfield Place
Ground level, along the water between West Street and Hudson River
For more info: Rooftop Films
August 1 – August 12: Celebrate Brooklyn Music & Arts Festival
Tons of performances, some of ‘em free! Get in there.
Various locations
For more info: Celebrate Brooklyn
August 1 – 23: Cymbeline (Shakespeare in the Park)
Think of it as “Summer Reading”. It’ll make you smarter!
Delacorte Theater in Central Park
For more info: Central Park Theater
August 1 – August 14: Restaurant Week
Try all those restaurants you can’t afford, or use this as an opportunity to visit some NYC classics. We’re going to Narcissa, Mr. Chow, Café Boulud, and actually, all the Bouluds.
Participating restaurants
For more info: NYC Restaurant Week
August 3: Flicks on the Beach – Big Hero 6
Nothing like an animated movie on the beach to make you feel like a kid again. Well, a kid who drinks.
Coney Island Beach near W. 10th St.
For more info: Flicks on the Beach
August 4: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Okay so you only know that one “Home is wherever I’m with you” song. Learn some others.
Prospect Park Bandshell
For more info: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
August 6: Tapas for Summer
At our fave fun culinary center, tapas sounds like the perfect addition to our summer skill set.
Haven’s Kitchen
109 W. 17th St. NY, NY 10011
For more info: Haven’s Kitchen
August 8: West Side Sunset Party Tour with This is Quiet Events
Get a set of headphones and dance to one of three live DJs. This party is kooky and fun, and will let you boogie at 3 locations.
Battery Gardens Café
1 Battery Pl. NY, NY 10004
For more info: Quiet Events
August 10: Flicks on the Beach – Mrs. Doubtfire
Spend some time with Euphegenia Doubtfire. It’s been too long.
Coney Island Beach near W. 10th St.
For more info: Flicks on the Beach
August 12: Willie Nelson & Family
Braid your hair and get folksy, people.
Prospect Park Bandshell
For more info: Prospect Park Bandshell
August 14-30: Fringe NYC Festival
Musicals, comedy, plays, dance performances, stand up comedy, and more. This is why you live here, remember?
Various locations
For more info: FringeNYC.com
August 16 & 17: Jazz Age Lawn Party
Dress up like Daisy in your flapper dress and headband and head to Governor’s Island for this annual par-tay.
Governor’s Island
For more info: Jazzagelawnparty.com
August 17: Flicks on the Beach – Guardians of the Galaxy
Get some action with Chris Pratt and Bradley Cooper on the beach.
Coney Island Beach near W. 10th St.
For more info: Flicks on the Beach
August 20 – 23: Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
Various performances by bands who celebrate the heritage of Charlie Parker – one of the greatest jazz musicians, and a New Yorker!
The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music’s Performance Space
55 W. 13th St. NY, NY 10011
For more info: Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
August 27: Fresh Summer Pasta and Sausage Making
We’ll take any excuse to eat pasta and sausage, so sue us.
Haven’s Kitchen
109 W. 17th St. NY, NY 10011
For more info: Haven’s Kitchen
August 29: Grilling & Rosé
Grilling & rosé: If you ask us, it’s what summer’s all about.
Haven’s Kitchen
109 W. 17th St. NY, NY 10011
For more info: Haven’s Kitchen
August 30: Catch a Fire Tour 2015: Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley with Stephen “Ragga” Marley & Morgan Heritage
Bob Marley’s son brings some reggae to NYC. Maybe it’ll make us chill out??
Rumsey Playfield
For more info: Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley
August 31 – September 13: U.S. Open
Drink a melon cocktail and watch the greats. One of our fave events of the summer.
Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Flushing Meadow – Corona Park
For more info: http:US Open