Happy 3 day weekend everyone! Hope you enjoy the weather (providing we don’t get struck with another monsoon), relax, eat, drink & play (safely of course)! If you haven’t left town, here are some things to do.
FRIDAY JULY 3rd
Brad Paisley Performing at the Good Morning America Concert Series in Central Park
Date: Friday, July 3rd
Time: 6:00am – 10:00am
Location: Central Park (click for more info)
Cost: Free
Beats & BBQ
Date: Friday, July 3rd
Time: 3:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Art Land Bar (609 Grand St.)
Cost: Free
“Back by extreme popular demand. On Friday, July 3, 2009 Beats & BBQ returns for some early Independence Day cheer to offer you the same sweet combo of Soulful Dance Music, BBQ and you! In the neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. July 3, is a observance holiday which means no work! The Lineup will be: Jose G (Pre Party Radio), Ali Coleman (Voice of Voices NYC), Siren (Save the Robots), Ruby Red (Ruby Time), Jedi 9 (Artland NYC), Chris Miller (Artland NYC), Dawn Anesta (Soul Fire). Featuring the grilling expertise by Kiss the Cook.”
Here We Go Magic with Bachelorette and guest DJ Mike Wolf
Date: Friday, July 3rd
Time: 6:00pm
Location:South Street Seaport, Pier 17 (South Street and Fulton Street)
Cost: Free
Brooklyn’s Luke Temple, a singer/songwriter with critical acclaim as a solo act, assembled Here We Go Magic to create groovy, pretty, psychedelic jams driven and shaped from melodies that can turn from gorgeous to challenging to a little scary and back again. New Zealand’s Bachelorette performs songs from her new album “My Electric Family,” which examines relationships and machines with a hand-woven sci-folk lullaby that is pure synthesized, electric pop
Too Cool For School
Date: Fridays
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Coco66 (66 Greenpoint Ave, G’point)
Cost: Free
“The best show in Greenpoint, Brooklyn brings you our best lineup yet. We are bringing you into Independence Weekend the only way we know how. With a headliner only edition on the show. Kevin Allison (The State, Reno 911: Miami), Tom McCaffrey (Premium Blend, Best Week Ever), Hannibal Burress (Live at Gotham, The Late Late Show), Timmy Williams (The Whitest Kids U Know), Rob Cantrell (The Late Late Show, Marijuanalogues), Kumail Nanjiani (Comedy Central’s “Michael and Michael Have Issues”)” 21+ old flyer.
Coney Island Fireworks
Date: Fridays throughout the Summer
Time: 9:30pm
Location: Coney Island (the Boardwalk btwn West 10th & West 12th Street)
Cost: Free
Continuing a 100-year-old tradition, Coney Island will again host free fireworks shows every Friday night at 9:30 pm this summer through Labor Day. And what’s better than fireworks? Seeing them from 150 feet up, on top of the NYC landmark Wonder Wheel.
Ain’t Nothin’ But a House Party
Date: Friday, July 3rd
Time: 10:00pm
Location: Sullivan Room (218 Sullivan Street btw. Bleecker and W 3rd)
Cost: Free before 11pm ($20 after)
NYC House music legend Jellybean Benitez bring his feel good vibes to the Sullivan Room’s top notch sound system tonight. This is a great, rare chance to catch one of NYC’s classic jocks for free spinning a marathon 7hr set of the best in New York House. Just make sure you get there early as the price goes way up after 11. Old Flyer.
Adam Freeland
Date: Friday, July 3rd
Time: 10:00pm
Location: Webster Hall (125 East 11th St bet 3rd and 4th Ave)
Cost: $1 before midnight with RSVP
Adam Freeland has been a breakbeat pioneer for the past decade. With his Marine Breaks label, he has launched and supported careers from the Bassbin Twins to Evil Nine (as well as his own). Recently, he’s turned his attention towards live music ventures with is Freeland project but tonight he gets behind the decks for a DJ set along with Peter Hood of New Order.
Off The Record
Date: Friday, July 3rd
Time: 10:00pm – 4:00am
Location: APT (419 W 13th st)
Cost: Free
Turntable Lab’s disco-funk masters, Snack and C’Mish, take their EVR radio show into the club for Off the Record, and evening showcasing their favorite new music and upcoming DJ talent. Tonight they welcome David Azzoni (aka TKAT) – resident at Brooklyn’s Black Betty with Monk One – dropping his favorite vinyl selections. Expect a hot batch of soul, funk, latin, disco, and house hits to keep you dancing all night long. 21+
SATURDAY JULY 4th
Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest
Date: Friday, July 4th
Time: Event begins 10:00am, Contest begins 12:00pm
Location: Nathan’s Famous (1310 Surf Avenue at Stillwell Ave.)
Cost: Free
The world’s greatest eaters will compete at the historic Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island today. Japanese eating phenom Takeru Kobayashi will attempt to regain his title against two time reigning champ, America’s Joey Chestnut. At 10am the pre-game kicks of with performances, 11am is the introduction of eaters and then at 12pm the contest begins.
Conor Oberst (aka Bright Eyes) & The Mystic Valley Band featuring Jenny Lewis (aka Rilo Kiley/ That Girl from Troop Beverly Hills)
Date: Saturday July 4th
Time: 3:30pm
Location:Battery Park (see here for map)
Cost: Free
Conor Oberst’s unique brand of roots Americana folk rock has gained him significant acclaim and set him on a trajectory to widespread popularity. His prolific songwriting and leading voice led him to create and take to the road with The Mystic Valley Band in 2008. Their collaboration on his self titled album, earned him “Best Songwriter” by Rolling Stone magazine, while their latest album, Outer South, makes for a multi-textured and enticing musical symbiosis. Bring a blanket and come Downtown to enjoy the songs that have earned them a dedicated following. Jenny Lewis has transformed before our eyes from a shy indie-rocker to the authoritative, take-no-prisoners singer/songwriter/frontwoman we know today. Tack sharp and unafraid, channeling songs through either Rilo Kiley or her solo work, her staggering range has brought her critical acclaim around the globe. This event is not ticketed, but space is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Monster Project Monsterbash
Date: Saturday, July 4th
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Open Source Gallery (251 17th St., P’Slope)
Cost: Free
“In a collaborative effort with New York City public school children, Kylin O’Brien is painting giant monsters around the city. This summer, in conjunction with a solo show at the Open Source Gallery (reception: July 4th) and thanks to a Regrant from the Brooklyn Arts Council in association with the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, more monsters will crawl out from under the beds of city kids and onto the streets of Brooklyn.” Celebrate local children’s art with food, crafts, music, fun, and free drinks. More info on the Monster Project here.
Macy’sAnnual Fourth of July Fireworks The Biggest Fireworks Display in America Returns to the Hudson River!!The skies above New York City will explode with some of the most amazing fireworks ever viewed this Independence Day. Once again Macy’s, with the world’s largest store in Herald Square, NYC, will host the 30-minute fireworks extravaganza that has the entire City of New York “oohing” and “aahing.” Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks in NYC is the largest display of pyrotechnic creativity and firepower in the nation. The show takes over a year to create from the musical score to the perfectly timed explosions of color that fire into the night sky. This awesome display will fire over 120,000 fireworks from all over the world! The Macy’s fireworks display will feature the show’s new soundtrack “American River” featuring The New York Pops as well as the national premiere of the American River Suite with music by Tony award-winning composer Stephen Flaherty and libretto by Macy’s own William Schermerhorn with The New York Pops. Macy’s fireworks barges will be positioned in the Hudson River between 23rd and 50th Street in Manhattan. For the BEST VIEWS, head to 12th Ave. below 59th Street along 11th Avenue. Please note there is very limited viewing north of 59th Street on the west side. Fireworks Skinny - You can essentially view the Fireworks from any area with an unobstructed view of the sky above the Hudson River off Manhattan. Do not go to the East River this year! The location has moved to the Hudson River so last year’s viewing areas don’t work this year! DO NOT GO TO:
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| Millions of spectators will marvel as the sky over Manhattan rumbles and explodes with fireworks and the air is filled with a patriotic music score that has kept us swinging, tapping and jumping through our history. If you can’t be there in person, you can still catch all the action on Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks entertainment special broadcast live from the Intrepid prime time special on NBC beginning at 9:00pm EST. Fireworks start about 9:15 – 9:25. | |
Brooklyn Boom
Date: Saturday, July 4th
Time: 10:00pm – 4:00am
Location: Public Assembly (70 N 6th, W’burg)
Cost: Free
“Brooklyn Underground Sounds United! 4 DJ’s sharing the decks to bring the rhythms to you! After the fireworks, the real show… DJ’s DRM (Bastard Jazz), Nappy G (TurntablesOnTheHudson/Bagpak), Concerned (SoulSearching) and Shepdog (NiceUp!/U.K.) Spinning Breaks, Beats, Afro, Latin, Hiphop, Mashups, Electro. Reggae, Classics and more… good ol’-fashioned party music!”
SUNDAY JULY 5th
Summerstage: Oumou Sangare, Les Nubians, Asa
Date: Sunday, July 5th
Time: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Summerstage (Rumsey Playfield, Central Park)
Cost: Free
Born to singer Aminata Diakité, Oumou Sangare is a Malian musician known as “The Songbird of Wassoulou.” She writes and composes her songs to bring about social awareness, especially concerning the place of women within society. Since 1990, she has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world: the Melbourne Opera, Roskilde festival, Festival d’Essaouira and Opéra de la Monnaie of Brussels. Her 1989 album Moussoulou was an unprecedented West African hit and she has toured with artists such as Baaba Maal, Femi Kuti, and Boukman Eksperyans. Seya (Joy) is Sangare’s first album in six years and for her appearance at Central Park SummerStage she will be performing new songs joined by some very special guests.
Les Nubians is a Grammy-nominated “Afropean” R&B duo comprised of sisters Hélène and Célia Faussart. The group has captivated audiences for a decade with their inventive and distinctive sound that embodies the timeless vibrations of Miriam Makeba, Ella Fitzgerald, Doudou N’diaye Rose, Fela Kuti, Edith Piaf, The Fugees, and Soul II Soul. Les Nubians is known for their jazzy nuances, hard hitting drum ‘n’ bass lines, harmonious melodies, and conscientious proclamations.
Born to Nigerian parents in Paris, France, Asa moved to Nigeria when she was just two years old. Immersed in the cultural and religious quagmire of her homeland, Asa became inspired by Afrobeat musicians like Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, Raphael Saadiq, Lauryn Hill, Femi Kuti, and Angélique Kidjo at an early age. With a blossoming music career, Asa has created a unique sound that falls somewhere between pop, soul, and R&B, anchored by lyrics and melodies inspired by her African musical heritage.
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