NYC Things to do in June in All 5 Boros of NYC
June Events NYC by Week
Things to do This Weekend in NYC & Boros
Swim Pools Open, Summer Concerts, Summer Theater & Summer Movies in All 5 Boros, Friday Nite Fireworks in Coney Island Brooklyn & 4th of July Fireworks Coming Tuesday
June 30, 2023 / NYC Neighborhoods / NYC Things To Do Events / Gotham Buzz NYC.
NYC Weather. Temperature highs will range from the low to high 80's through the July 4th holiday on Tuesday. The temperature lows will range from the mid 60's to the mid 70's, rising a bit reach day. The winds will range from 5 - 10 mph from now through Tuesday. The humidity will range from 60% - 70% Friday, then rising up to 80% for Saturday, and then staying there for Sunday and Monday, before falling back to 60% - 70% on Tuesday. Rain. Between a quarter and half inch of rain is expected on Sunday, and a quarter inch on Monday. While there may be clouds on the other days, rain is not expected. Air Quality. We continue to experience some of the unhealthy conditions from the Canadian forest fires caused by climate change which is caused by carbon emissions from folks' gas guzzling autos & other carbon emitting machinery. To stay abreast of the air quality in NYC copy and paste this link into your browswer bar - https://www.airnow.gov.
The photo at right was from the subway as it was departing Coney Island. Coney Island will have fireworks on the 4th of July and then every Friday night until Labor Day.
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Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in Manhattan NYC
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Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in Brooklyn NYC
The Coney Island Weekly Friday night fireworks begins next Friday 6/30 [see fireworks link that follows for details].
The photo at right was taken from Gantry State Park along the East River in Queens. On July 4th this will be a crowded location, as it provides a bird's eye view of the Macy's fireworks show.
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Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in Queens NYC
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Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in the Bronx NYC
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Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend on Staten Island NYC
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The photo at right was taken at Historic Richmond Town. Over the July 4th weekend they are hosting a number of American history related events.
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Have a happy 4th of July eve [ish] weekend.
Things to do This Weekend in NYC & Boros
Early Voting Ends Sunday w/ Primary Day Next Tuesday, Summer Concerts & Summer Theater in Full Swing in All Boros, Pride Parade & Party in Manhattan; Jamaica & Queens Boro Dance Festivals, Groovin' in the Park, RockStock Music Fest & Fireworks in Astoria & Bayside Next Week in Queens; Brooklyn American Music Fest, Shakespeare & Monsoon Wedding Plays, Summer Concerts & Coney Island Fireworks in Brooklyn; Fireworks, Shakespearean Play,BAE Concert & Sounds Performing Arts Fest in the Bronx; Shakespeare & Modern Plays on Staten Island, NY Music Month Continues in the Boros & Euripides Theater Fest & NYC Public Swimming Pools Open Next Thursday 6/29
June 23, 2023 / NYC Neighborhoods / NYC Things To Do Events / Gotham Buzz NYC.
NYC Weather. Temperatures will generally range from the mid 60's to the low 80's. Scattered showers will drop a small amount of rain on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I wouldn't fret too much because it's warm and it won't be a lot of rain. Humidity will be high [80% - 90% all weekend], but there will a slight breeze to help [winds at 5 - 7 mph].
The photo at right was taken at the Pride Parade in 2014. You can expect to see a wide variety of playful exhibitionism, a wide array of costumes, and a general celebration of society's increasing recognition that people have a right to be / define themselves.
Things to do this Weekend in All 5 Boros of NYC
NY Music Month. All weekend the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment has organized a number of music events around the city to shine light on a few of NYC's many talented musicians. It's all part of a program called NY Music Month. Click the link for details and for free / paid tickets to the NY Music Month events this weekend.
Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in Manhattan NYC
Sunday, June 25, 2023 between 12 noon - 3 pm - Gay Pride Parade - The parade begins at 12 noon at Madison Square Park at 26th Street, marches down 5th Avenue toward Washington Square, turns west at 8th Street, continues onto Christopher Street, then turns north on 7th Avenue, ending at 15th Street.
Sunday, June 25, 2023 between 11 am and 6 pm - Gay Pride street fair - Along 4th Avenue between 8th and 13th streets in the Village. The fair includes entertainment, food and wellness booths.
Concerts in Central Park, Riverside Park on the UWS, Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park [see concerts link that follows for details].
There are a couple of Shakespearean plays being performed at various locations by different theater groups / companies. The grpups / locations are the Public Theatre at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, the Hudson Warehouse Theatre Company at Soldiers and Sailors Monument near Grant's Tomb on the Upper West Side, and NY Classical Theatre also in Central Park - as well as at the Brooklyn Commons.
Non-Shakespearean performances are being held at the Theatre for the New City in the Village and NY Laughs near the UN and at Lincoln Center next week.
The New York Euripides Summer Theatre Festival runs next week through Friday at various locations in Manhattan. Use the link to the Summer Theater / Plays for details including ticketing websites.
NEW THIS WEEK - CLICK this link for a mostly done [sometime Fri 6/24 or Sat 6/23], and moving to weekly updates, of a page of mostly free summer theater / plays in Manhattan page.
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CLICK this link to view a full schedule of all of the Manhattan 4th of July fireworks 2023 & Macy's July 4th Fireworks NYC.
CLICK this link to view a FULL SCHEDULE OF ALL of the Manhattan Parades & large cultural events in NYC throughout the year.
Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in Brooklyn NYC
The play, Moonsoon Wedding, will end its run at the St. Ann's Warehouse this Sunday, 6/25. NY Classical Theatre is performing at the Brooklyn Commons this weekend. Use the link to the Summer Theater / Plays for details including ticketing websites.
On Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 12 noon - 6 pm, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is hosting a celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month at Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza at 209 Joralemon Street (enter through Court St. and Remsen St.). There will be dance, music, poetry, arts, crafts and food trucks featuring Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
The photo at right was taken back in 2019, of a concert stage at Snug Harbor Cultural Center.
On Friday, 6/23 the Metropolitan Opera Company will be performing at Brooklyn Bridge Park, followed by the Brooklyn Americana Music Festival on Saturday 6/24, while the BRICS Festival continues in Prospect Park, and summer concerts at Kings Theatre and the Coney Island Amphitheater [see concerts link that follows for details].
The Coney Island Weekly Friday night fireworks begins next Friday 6/30 [see fireworks link that follows for details].
NEW THIS WEEK - CLICK this link for a mostly done [sometime Fri 6/24 or Sat 6/23], and moving to weekly updates, of a page of mostly free summer theater / plays in Brooklyn NYC page.
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CLICK this link to view a full schedule of all of the Brooklyn 4th of July fireworks 2023 & Coney Island July 4th fireworks 2023 BK NYC.
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Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in Queens NYC
Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 10 am - 7 pm - Rockstock Music Festival in the Rockaways this weekend. There's also an after party. For details see https://rockstocknyc.com/.
Saturday, June 24, 2023 - Latin Jazz at Gantry State Park in LIC [see concerts link that follows for details].
Sunday, June 25, 2023 - Groovin' in the Park - Begins at 12 noon - 9 pm - Large reggae and rhythm and bluses music festival at Roy Wilkins Park 177-01 Baisley Blvd [at Merrick Blvd] in Jamaica. For details and $85 tickets see - https://www.groovininthepark.com/.
Saturdays, June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2023 - Annual Jamaica Dance Festival - Begins at 7 pm - In Rufus King Park on Jamaica Avenue at 150th Street. Free dance performances by local performers. Street fairs in Jamaica NY. For details see - https://thejamaicadancefestival.com/
Saturday, June 3 - September 17, 2023 - Queens Boro Dance Festival - Dance performances around the borough of Queens every weekend. Free. For details see - https://queensborodancefestival.org
Next Week. The Bayside Independence Fireworks at Fort Totten is Tuesday, 6/27. While the Astoria Park Fireworks is on Thursday, 6/29 [see fireworks link that follows for details]. Both events include concerts.
Next Week.The Metropolitan Opera comes to Socrates Sculpture Park next Wednesday 6/28 [see concerts link that follows for details].
The photo at right is of the Mullaly swimming pool in the Concourse neighborhood of the Bronx. NYC public swimming pools open next Thursday, 6/29. See link below for the free public pool locations and hours. Let me in : )
NEW THIS WEEK - CLICK this link for a mostly done, and moving to weekly updates, of a page of mostly free summer theater / plays in Queens NYC page.
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CLICK this link to view a full schedule of all of the Queens July 4th fireworks 2023 & Astoria Park 4th of July fireworks & Bayside Fireworks 2023 Queens NYC.
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Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in the Bronx NYC
On Saturday, 6/24, the Bronx Arts Ensemble will be performing at the Bay Plaza Mall in Baychester [see concerts link that follows for details].
Fridays & Saturdays, June 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 2023 from 7.30 - 8.45 pm - The 20th Annual Bronx River Sounds Performing Arts Festival at at the Bronx River Art Center at 1087 East Tremont Avenue in the West Farms neighborhood of the Bronx. For $10, $15 & $20 tickets and more details see - https://www.bronxriverart.org/
This weekend Shakespeare's Richard III is being performed at the Bartow Pell Mansion and the Stage Garden Rumba event on 6/24 at Pregones PRTT has been POSTPONED. Use the link to the Summer Theater / Plays for details including ticketing websites.
Next Week. The Metropolitan Opera Company will be performing at the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood on Monday, 6/26.
Next Week. The Orchard Beach Independence Fireworks is on Thursday, 6/29 [see fireworks link that follows for details].
NEW THIS WEEK - CLICK this link for a mostly done, and moving to weekly updates, of a page of mostly free summer theater / plays in the Bronx NYC page.
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Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend on Staten Island NYC
On Saturday, 6/24 the Riverside Opera Company will perform at the Conference House in Tottenville [see concerts link that follows for details].
There are three different performances of summer plays being performed this weekend on Staten Island. One is at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center, another at the Empire Outlets theater in the mall, and the third at Wagner College this weekend. Use the summer theater / plays link that follows for details of each including ticketing websites.
NEW THIS WEEK - CLICK this link for a mostly done, and moving to weekly updates, of a page of mostly free summer theater / plays on Staten Island NYC page.
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CLICK this link to view a full schedule of all of the Staten Island 4th of July fireworks 2023 & Empire Outlets, the Staten Island Ferry Hawks Fireworks 2023 and the Travis July 4th Parade SI.
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Have a good weekend.
* Things to do This Weekend in NYC & Boros
Happy Fathers Day Sunday, The Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan; Jamaica & Queens Boro Dance Festivals & Jackson Heights Art on the Fence Show in Queens; Juneteenth, Coney Island Mermaid Parade & Greek Festival in Brooklyn; Hunts Point Fish Parade & Sounds Performing Arts Fest in the Bronx; Juneteenth Festivals & Parade on Staten Island, NY Music Month in the Boros & Make Music NYC Next Wednesday for the Summer Solstice
June 16, 2023 / NYC Neighborhoods / NYC Things To Do Events / Gotham Buzz NYC.
NYC Weather. The temperature highs will be in the high 70's / low 80's and the temparature lows will be in the low to mid 60's all weekend. The humidity will rise from the low 60% to 85% on Friday and then fall back into the 50% - 60% range the rest of the weekend. Winds will be 5 - 10 mph all weekend. On Friday there's going to be about 3/4 of an inch of rainfall starting around 12 noon / 1 pm and then gradually tapering off as the day wears on. On Saturday there's a 50% chance of about 1/10th of an inch of rain, also begining midday but gone by about 7 pm. There's no precipitation on Sunday.
The photo at right was taken at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this week. The festival ends Sunday, June 18th.
WE WILL LIKELY ADD TO THIS AS THE WEEKEND CONTINUES ON.
Things to do this Weekend in All 5 Boros of NYC
NY Music Month. All weekend the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment has organized a number of music events around the city to shine light on a few of NYC's many talented musicians. It's all part of a program called NY Music Month. Click the link for details and for free / paid tickets to the NY Music Month events this weekend.
Sunday is Fathers Day. While every day should be both fathers and mothers days for good parents, this one is dedicated to dads nationally. It's a chance to let them know you're thankful for all they've done for you.
Wednesday June 21, 2023 - Make Music New York returns for its 17th year. They are coming to numerous locations around the entire city at various times on the day of Summer Solstice in all five boroughs of NYC. For details and for a schedule, see https://www.makemusicday.org/ny/listings. FREE. Not a street fair per se but a music festival in NYC.
The photo at right was taken of a musician in a prior year performing in the Make Music New York festival on the day of the Summer Solstice.
Monday, June 19, 2023 is the official date of Juneteenth, which is a federal holiday, celebrating the date in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger announced to the state of Texas that the slaves had been freed. Texas did not share this information with the people who lived in Texas, until after the war, even though President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863.
Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in Manhattan NYC
Wednesday, June 7 through Sunday, June 18, 2023 - The Tribeca Film Festival. There are a multitude of free and paid live and online events and films covering a variety of subjects including but not limited to LGBTQ, LatinX and Juneteenth to view at various venues in mostly lower Manhattan, south of Midtown. For details see - https://tribecafilm.com
CLICK here to view Manhattan street fairs and festivals NYC 2023. These include additional events for the weekend.
CLICK this link to view a FULL SCHEDULE OF ALL of the Manhattan Parades & large cultural events in NYC throughout the year.
CLICK this link to view a full schedule of all of the Manhattan 4th of July fireworks 2023 & Macy's July 4th Fireworks NYC.
CLICK this link for a mostly done, mostly free summer concerts in Manhattan page. We'll update it throughout the summer as new information comes in.
Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in Brooklyn NYC
Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 1- 5 pm. Coney Island Mermaid Parade. It begins assembly at 10 am and then at 1 pm begins marching east along Surf Avenue at West 21st Street, marches eastward to West 10th Street, where it turns south toward the Boardwalk. At the Boardwalk it heads east and ends at the Pier. Brooklyn parades in the Coney Island neighborhood Brooklyn NYC. For details see - https://www.coneyisland.com
The photo at right was taken at the Coney Island Mermaid Parade last year. The parade and festival returns on Saturday. See details above.
Late Posting _ Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm [Doors 6.30 pm] BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Juneteenth UNITYFEST 2023 concert at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. FREE. They billed this event as the following, "... Seven time Grammy nominee JOE is an accomplished writer and vocalist of smooth and sultry gospel-influenced R&B productions with occasional hip-hop beats. GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter and former Mint Condition front man Stokley will open. Join a night of music and storytelling that celebrates the rich layers of Black history and Black futurity ...". Please note: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Entry is first come / first serve. BRIC, in partnership with the Robert Randolph Foundation, have organized Juneteenth UNITYFEST. For details and rsvps see - https://www.bricartsmedia.org/
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 9, 10 & 11 and 16, 17 & 18, 2023 - the Three Hierarchs Greek Orthodox Festival at the Three Hierarchs Greek Orthodox Church at 1724 Avenue P in Brooklyn NYC. Music, dancing, Greek food & culture. Greek festivals in the Midwood / Homecrest neighborhoods of Brooklyn. For details see - https://www.facebook.com/threehierarchsfestival/
Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 1 - 4 pm - Peace, Love, Juneteenth Freedom Day. A multi-media event. Tickets are $33 and up. This event takes place at the Richard B. Fisher Building at 321 Ashland Place.
Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 10 am / 12 noon - 6 pm. 7th Heaven Festival / Brooklyn Street Fair. Along 7th Avenue between Flatbush and 16th Street. A Fathers' Day street fair with arts, crafts, food, music, antiques, shopping and a classic car show. Park Slope street fairs in Brooklyn. Organized by parkslopechamber.com w/ clrvw.
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CLICK this link to view a full schedule of all of the Brooklyn 4th of July fireworks 2023 & Coney Island July 4th fireworks 2023 BK NYC.
CLICK this link for a mostly done, mostly free summer concerts in Brooklyn page. We'll finish adding the BRICS concerts this weekend. And we'll update it throughout the summer as new information comes in.
Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in Queens NYC
Saturdays, June 10 & 17, 2023 from 9 am - 5 pm - Jackson Heights Art Club Art Show & Sale - On The Fence Outdoor Art Show. In the past it's been in front of PS 69 between 77th & 79th Streets along 37th Avenue. But this year it looks like it's at IS 145 which is between 79th & 80th Streets and between 34th Avenue and Northern Blvd. The paintings by accomplished club members are for viewing and sale.
Saturdays, June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2023 - Annual Jamaica Dance Festival - Begins at 7 pm - In Rufus King Park on Jamaica Avenue at 150th Street. Free dance performances by local performers. Street fairs in Jamaica NY. For details see - https://thejamaicadancefestival.com/
Saturday, June 3 - September 17, 2023 - Queens Boro Dance Festival - Dance performances around the borough of Queens every weekend. Free. For details see - https://queensborodancefestival.org
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CLICK this link to view a FULL SCHEDULE OF ALL of the Queens Parades & large cultural events in NYC throughout the year.
CLICK this link to view a full schedule of all of the Queens July 4th fireworks 2023 & Astoria Park 4th of July fireworks & Bayside Fireworks 2023 Queens NYC.
CLICK this link for a mostly done, mostly free summer concerts in Queens page. We'll update it throughout the summer as new information comes in.
Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in the Bronx NYC
Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 11 am - 5 pm. The 20th Annual Hunts Point Fish Parade & Festival. The event begins with pre-parade registration & activities usually beginning at 11 am [free]. The parade begins at 12 noon at The Point CDC at 940 Garrison Avenue and marches down to Hunts Point Riverside Park at 1409 Lafayette Avenue at Edgewater Road [just across the Bronx River from Soundview Park] where the festival begins, generally around 1 pm. The festival includes games, music, food and raffles. Organized by the Point CDC. Bronx street fairs in Hunts Point. Fish parades in the Bronx NYC. For details see - https://www.thepoint.org
Fridays & Saturdays, June 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 2023 from 7.30 - 8.45 pm - The 20th Annual Bronx River Sounds Performing Arts Festival at at the Bronx River Art Center at 1087 East Tremont Avenue in the West Farms neighborhood of the Bronx. For $10, $15 & $20 tickets and more details see - https://www.bronxriverart.org/
Sunday, June 18, 2023 beginning at 12 noon - The Queens Dominican Parade marches from 69th Street along 37th Avenue and ends at 86th Street and ending sometime between 2 and 3 pm. It's generally followed by a street fair held in the vicinity of the parade ending point.
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CLICK this link to view a full schedule of all of the Bronx 4th of July fireworks 2023 & Orchard Beach July 4th fireworks 2023 BX NYC.
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Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend on Staten Island NYC
Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 11 am - 6 pm - Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Snug Harbor Cultural Center at 1000 Richmond Terrace. Entertainment, history, culture & shopping. It's organized by the Staten Island Community Alliance for which I've been unable to find a website nor a Facebook page. For details see - https://snug-harbor.org.
Saturday & Sunday, June 17 & 18, 2023 from 11 am - 6 pm and 11 am - 5 pm respectively - Juneteenth Parade & Freedom Celebration at Tappan Park on Bay Street on Saturday and at Historic Richmond Town on Sunday on Staten Island. I think the parade is a small one since no route nor time was provided. Juneteenth parades on Staten Island NYC. For details see - https://www.rocanatural.com/
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And CLICK this link for a FULL SCHEDULE OF ALL of the Staten Island parades & cultural events throughout the year.
CLICK this link to view a full schedule of all of the Staten Island 4th of July fireworks 2023 & Empire Outlets, the Staten Island Ferry Hawks Fireworks 2023 and the Travis July 4th Parade SI.
CLICK this link for a not yet done, mostly free summer concerts on Staten Island page. We'll update it this weekend, and then throughout the summer as new information comes in.
Have a good weekend.
** Things to do This Weekend in NYC & Boros
The Tribeca Film Festival has begun, Manhattan Puerto Rican Day Parade & 116th St Festival, Festival of India Parade & Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra Festival & Romania Day Festival in Manhattan; Jackson Heights Historic House Tours, Jackson Heights Art Club Exhibit, Kiwanis Flag Day Parade, Astoria Park Carnival, Jamaica & Queens Boro Dance Festivals in Queens; Brooklyn Pride Parade / Festival, Two Brooklyn Puerto Rican Day Parades, 86th Street Bensonhurst Festival, Greek Festival in BK Heights & BAM Dance Africa Festival Ending in Brooklyn; Sounds Performing Arts Fest & Feast of St. Anthony in the Bronx; Food Truck Festival at Mount Loretto, Makers Radio Park Record Fair, SI Mall Carnival on Staten Island & Next Week Museum Mile Festival & Big Apple BBQ
June 9, 2023 / NYC Neighborhoods / NYC Things To Do Events / Gotham Buzz NYC.
NYC Weather. The temp
MOSTLY DONE. WEATHER and maybe a bit more coming later.
Two Weeks Remaining on The People's Money
On May 22, 2023 the Mayor announced that a participatory budgeting effort was underway. Here's a link to his description of how it works - Mayor Adams wants New Yorkers to help allocate resources - and here is a link to the City website - The People's Money - where you can participate in allocating money to the causes in your community that you care about. The voting ends on Sunday, June 25, 2023.
Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in Manhattan NYC
Wednesday, June 7 through Sunday, June 18, 2023 - The Tribeca Film Festival. There are a multitude of free and paid live and online events and films covering a variety of subjects including but not limited to LGBTQ, LatinX and Juneteenth to view at various venues in mostly lower Manhattan, south of Midtown. For details see - https://tribecafilm.com
Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 11 am to 1 pm - Festival of India Parade - Parade assembles at 45th St & 5th Avenue at 11 am - Parade begins at 12 noon and ends at West 8th Street at Washington Square Park in the Village where there's a festival from 12 noon to 7 pm. For details see - https://iskconnyc.com/
Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 11 am to 7 pm - Indian - Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra Festival - chanting, dancing & praying Hare Krishna style in Washington Square Park. For details see - https://iskconnyc.com/
Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 10 am - 5 pm - 38th Annual 116th Street Festival - Along 3rd Avenue from 106th St to 122nd street in the El Barrio section of East Harlem. Food, shopping & three stages of entertainment. For details see - https://116thstfestival.com/
Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 11 am - 6 pm - Romania Day Festival - Along Broadway between Liberty and Battery Place. Celebration of over a century of Romanian unification and culture. In 2018 the fair included 30 stands of Romanian businesses, restaurants and artists out of a total of 300 stands. Entertainment, food & shopping. Tribeca street fairs nyc. Organized by Mardi Gras.
Sunday, June 11, 2023 beginning at 11 am - The Puerto Rican Day Parade returns. It will kick off at 5th Avenue at 43rd Street marching north to 79th Street on the UES. This is a huge parade celebrating Puerto Rican culture. For details see - https://www.nprdpinc.org/
CLICK here to view Manhattan street fairs and festivals NYC 2023. These include additional events for the weekend.
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NEXT WEEK. Tuesday, June 13, 2023 from 6 - 9 pm - Museum Mile Festival - Along 5th Avenue from 79th Street to 106th Street on the Upper East Side. All of the exquisite museums along 5th Avenue on the Upper East Side UES are open to the public for free.
NEXT WEEK. Tuesday, June 13, 2023 from 6.30 - 8.30 pm - Big Apple BBQ in Madison Square Park. between 24th and 26th Streets and between 5th & Madison Avenues. Tickets are $300 on up. For details and tickets see - https://madisonsquarepark.org/.
Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in Queens NYC
Wednesday through Sunday, June 7 - 11, 2023 from 4 - 10 pm Wed / Thurs, until 11 pm Fri, noon - 12 midnight Sat and until 11 pm Sunday - The Astoria Park Carnival at Hoyt Avenue and 19th Street in Astoria Park. This event includes rides, food and fun for the family. For details on the Astoria Park Carnival see - https://centralastoria.org.
Saturday, June 10, 2023 beginning at 11 am - 53rd Annual Sunnyside Kiwanis Flag Day Parade - Along Greenpoint Avenue from 40th to 48th Street in Sunnyside NYC. Followed by a celebration at 49th and Queens Blvd in Veterans Memorial Sabba Park.
Saturdays, June 10 & 17, 2023 from 9 am - 5 pm - Jackson Heights Art Club Art Show & Sale - On The Fence Outdoor Art Show. In the past it's been in front of PS 69 between 77th & 79th Streets along 37th Avenue. But this year it looks like it's at IS 145 which is between 79th & 80th Streets and between 34th Avenue and Northern Blvd. The paintings by accomplished club members are for viewing and sale.
Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11, 2023 - Jackson Heights Historic Tour - Exhibits from 10 am - 2 pm Saturday including two opportunities to view and hear a slide presentation from 10.45 am and again at 12.15 pm [free]. For $15 you may obtain a map for self-guided tour visiting up to 15 sites from 12 noon - 4 pm. On Sunday there's an escorted tour beginning at 12 noon beginning at Community Church at 81-10 35th Avenue at 82nd Street. $15 for the tour.
Saturdays, June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2023 - Annual Jamaica Dance Festival - Begins at 7 pm - In Rufus King Park on Jamaica Avenue at 150th Street. Free dance performances by local performers. Street fairs in Jamaica NY. For details see - https://thejamaicadancefestival.com/
Saturday, June 3 - September 17, 2023 - Queens Boro Dance Festival - Dance performances around the borough of Queens every weekend. Free. For details see - https://queensborodancefestival.org
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Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in Brooklyn NYC
Monday - Sunday, June 5 - 11, 2023. From 11 am - 9 pm daily. 45th Annual Greek Festival at the Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 64 Schermerhorn Street between Court Street and Boerum Place. The event has rides, entertainment, food and shopping. Organized by the St Constantine & Helen Cathedral. For details see - https://stconstantinecathedral.org. Greek cultural festivals in Brooklyn Heights NYC.
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 9, 10 & 11 and 16, 17 & 18, 2023 - the Three Hierarchs Greek Orthodox Festival at the Three Hierarchs Greek Orthodox Church at 1724 Avenue P in Brooklyn NYC. Music, dancing, Greek food & culture. Greek festivals in the Midwood / Homecrest neighborhoods of Brooklyn. For details see - https://www.facebook.com/threehierarchsfestival/
Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 12 noon - 6 pm _ Annual Brooklyn Pride Festival. The festival takes place along 5th Avenue between Union and 9th Street in Prospect Park / Park Slope. The Pride Festival includes food, shopping and entertainment. This is followed by a twilight parade [see below for parade details]. Brooklyn parades in Prospect Park / Park Slope. For details see - https://brooklynpride.org
Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 7.30 pm - 10 pm _ Annual Brooklyn Pride Parade. The parade begins at Lincoln Place, marching along 5th Avenue and ending at 9th street. LGBTQ parades in Prospect Park / Park Slope Brooklyn NYC. For details see - https://brooklynpride.org
I STILL NEED TO CONFIRM A FEW THINGS ON THE TWO PUERTO RICAN PARADES
Sunday, June 11, 2023 - parade begins at 5 pm / festival runs from 6 - 9 pm _ Annual Sunset Park Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival. The parade begins at 5 pm along 5th Avenue at 59th Street and marches up to 43rd Street, where the Sunset Park Puerto Rican Day festival begins at 6 pm in Sunset Park. There will be a couple of bands, including at least one salsa band as well as food for sale via trucks. Parades in the Sunset Park neighborhood of BK.
Sunday, June 11, 2023 line up begins at 1 pm & parade begins at 3 pm - Bushwick Knickerbocker Puerto Rican Day Parade. Begins at Woodbine Street & Knickerbocker Avenue near the Bushwick Playground and marches east ending near Trinity Cemetery. The parade ends around 4 pm. Puerto Rican Day Parades in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn NYC.
Saturday through Sunday, May 13 - June 11, 2023 - Dance Africa Festival at BAM - At 30 Lafayette Avenue at Ashland Place - in the Peter Jay Sharp Building and Howard Gilman Opera House in the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn. It's a performance festival featuring African culture. Tickets start at $35 for adults and $22 for kids. For details see www.bam.org. This is NOT a street fair, but there is a bazaar day, but it is mostly musical, theatrical and cultural dance performances.
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Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in the Bronx NYC
Fridays & Saturdays, June 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 2023 from 7.30 - 8.45 pm - The 20th Annual Bronx River Sounds Performing Arts Festival at at the Bronx River Art Center at 1087 East Tremont Avenue in the West Farms neighborhood of the Bronx. For $10, $15 & $20 tickets and more details see - https://www.bronxriverart.org/
Wednesday - Sunday, June 7 - 11, 2023 from 5 pm to 9 pm weekdays & from 12 noon - 7 pm on Saturday & Sunday - The Feast of St. Anthony. It's the annual Feast of St Anthony at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 627 East 187th Street at Arthur Avenue. The triangle of streets along Cresent and Arthur Avenues & 187th Street in the Little Italy section of the Belmont neighborhood in the Bronx will be celebrating the Feast of St. Anthony with a street fair with rides, games, raffles, food and entertainment every night. Officially the street fair is being held along East 187th street from Arthur to Beaumont Avenue, and along Crescent from Cambreleng to Belmont Avenue. Historically there had been a procession, which this year [2023] begins at 1.15 pm following the high noon Sunday Mass. For details see - https://www.bronxlittleitaly.com. The church website is - https://sapbronx.com/ - but I couldn't find any info about this on it.
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Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend on Staten Island NYC
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 9, 10 & 11, 2023 beginning at 6 pm - midnight, 12 noon - 10 pm & 12 noon - 8 pm respectively - Food Truck Festival on the Mount. At Mount Loretto at 6581 Hylan Blvd. Admission $5 and the food is pay as you go. Food festivals on Staten Island. For details see - https://cc-si.org.
June 11, 2023 from 12 - 6 pm at Flagship Brewing - Makers Radio Park 3rd Annual Record Fair. At Flagship Brewery at 40 Minthorne Street in Tompkinsville neighborhood of Staten Island, within walking distance of the Staten Island Ferry. Tens of thousands of records we've been told, will be there.
Thursday, May 25 - Sunday, June 11, 2023 there's the SI Mall Carnival at the Staten Island Mall at 2655 Richmond Avenue in the Heartland Village / New Springville neighborhoods of Staten Island. The carnival which includes rides, prize games and food is open weekdays from 5 to 10 pm, opening at 1 pm on Saturdays & Sundays and Memorial Day. Tickets are $5 for entry, and $30 weekdays and $38 weekends per person for unlimited rides and $100 / $125 for four persons unlimited rides weekdays / weekends. For details see - https://www.statenislandmall.com
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Have a good weekend.
* Things to do This Weekend in NYC & Boros
Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit and Filipino & Israeli Parades in Manhattan; Queens Pride Parade & Party, Two Dance Festivals & a Food Fest in Queens; BAM Dance Africa Festival & Greek Festival begins next week in Brooklyn; City Island Art Fair, Sounds Performing Arts Fest & Feast of St. Anthony begins next week in the Bronx; Figment Fest, South Shore Arts Fair and SI Mall Carnival on Staten Island
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NYC Weather. The temperature high will hit 90 on Friday, before descending down to around 70 for Saturday and Sunday. The temperature low will rise to about 60 before falling back into the mid 50's the rest of the weekend. Winds will be 7 - 13 mph all weekend. The humidity will be 40% - 60% on Friday and Sunday, staying at 60% on Saturday. There's a scant chance of a scant amount of precipitation on Friday. Looks like a pretty good weather weekend.
MOSTLY DONE. Might add things through the weekend.
Mayor Adams & The People's Money
This week the Mayor announced that a participatory budgeting effort is underway. Here's a link to his description of how it works - Mayor Adams wants New Yorkers to help allocate resources - and here is a link to the City website - The People's Money - where you can participate in allocating money to the causes in your community that you care about.
Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in Manhattan NYC
Saturday & Sunday, June 3 & 4, 2023 from 12 noon to 6 pm - The Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit in the Village runs along University Place from East 13th Street and continuing south along the east side of Washington Square Park to West 3rd Street. The southern end of the show encompasses Schwartz Plaza, (aka Bobkin Lane), between NYU's Shimkin Hall and Bobst Library. It's a unique art show attracting exhibitors from all over & runs two weekends. For details see - https://www.wsoae.org/
Sunday, June 4, 2023 - 10 am - 6 pm - Philippine Independence Parade & Fair - The parade begins at noon along Madison Avenue starting at 38th south to 26th Street where it ends about 2.30 pm. The Street Fair & Festival is along Madison Square Park between 24th and 26th Streets in Midtown NYC. For details see - https://pidci.org
Sunday June 4, 2023 from 11 am - 4 pm - Israeli Celebration Parade - Along 5th Avenue between 57th Street and 74th Street. Upper East Side NYC parades Manhattan. For details see - https://celebrateisraelny.org/
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Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in Queens NYC
Saturdays, June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2023 - Annual Jamaica Dance Festival - Begins at 7 pm - In Rufus King Park on Jamaica Avenue at 150th Street. Free dance performances by local performers. Street fairs in Jamaica NY. For details see - https://thejamaicadancefestival.com/
Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 3 - 7 pm - Queens Boro Dance Festival - The performances take place hourly along 34th Avenue between 69th and 92nd Streets in Jackson Heights / Corona, with the last one beginning at 6 pm in Travers Park which is located between 77th and 78th Streets. Free. For details see - https://queensborodancefestival.org
Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 11 am to 6 pm - Queens Pridefest - The parade begins at 12 noon at 89th Street, marching west along 37th Avenue to 75th Street. It ends at 37th Road where there's a festival from 73rd to 77th Street and in Diversity Plaza. Organized by Queens Pridefest. For details see - https://newqueenspride.org
Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 2 - 6 pm _ The Annual Bell Blvd Food Festival in Bayside. Along Bell Blvd between 39th and 35th Avenues in Bayside Queens. Sample over 35 Bayside restaurants for a $1 per taste [Advance Tickets $15 - $35 / Day of $20 - $45]. There will also be live music and drinks available for purchase separately. For details see - http://baysidevillagebid.com/
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Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in Brooklyn NYC
Saturday through Sunday, May 13 - June 11, 2023 - Dance Africa Festival at BAM - At 30 Lafayette Avenue at Ashland Place - in the Peter Jay Sharp Building and Howard Gilman Opera House in the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn. It's a performance festival featuring African culture. Tickets start at $35 for adults and $22 for kids. For details see www.bam.org. This is NOT a street fair, but there is a bazaar day, but it is mostly musical, theatrical and cultural dance performances.
Monday - Sunday, June 5 - 11, 2023. From 11 am - 9 pm daily. 45th Annual Greek Festival at the Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 64 Schermerhorn Street between Court Street and Boerum Place. The event has rides, entertainment, food and shopping. Organized by the St Constantine & Helen Cathedral. For details see - https://stconstantinecathedral.org. Greek cultural festivals in Brooklyn Heights NYC.
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Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend in the Bronx NYC
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 2, 3 & 4, 2023 from 2 - 7 pm Friday, from 12 noon - 7 pm Saturday & 12.30 pm - 6 pm Sunday - South Bronx Cultural Festival. A celebration of Bronx culture at Father Gigante Plaza in front of St. Athanasius Church at 878 Tiffany Street in the Longwood neighborhood of the Bronx. There will be music, dancing and theater done in collaboration with BAAD, the Bronx Arts Ensemble, Ori-Gen Collective and the Bronx Heritage Music Center. Free.
Saturday & Sunday, June 3 & 4, 2023 - City Island Art Fair - Along City Island Avenue near Hawkins Park and the Chamber of Commerce. City Island street fairs and festivals in the Bronx NYC.
Fridays & Saturdays, June 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 2023 from 7.30 - 8.45 pm - The 20th Annual Bronx River Sounds Performing Arts Festival at at the Bronx River Art Center at 1087 East Tremont Avenue in the West Farms neighborhood of the Bronx. For $10, $15 & $20 tickets and more details see - https://www.bronxriverart.org/
Wednesday - Sunday, June 7 - 11, 2023 from 5 pm to 9 pm weekdays & from 12 noon - 7 pm on Saturday & Sunday - The Feast of St. Anthony. It's the annual Feast of St Anthony at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 627 East 187th Street at Arthur Avenue. The triangle of streets along Cresent and Arthur Avenues & 187th Street in the Little Italy section of the Belmont neighborhood in the Bronx will be celebrating the Feast of St. Anthony with a street fair with rides, games, raffles, food and entertainment every night. Officially the street fair is being held along East 187th street from Arthur to Beaumont Avenue, and along Crescent from Cambreleng to Belmont Avenue. Historically there had been a procession, which this year [2023] begins at 1.15 pm following the high noon Sunday Mass. For details see - https://www.bronxlittleitaly.com. The church website is - https://sapbronx.com/ - but I couldn't find any info about this on it.
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Mostly Free Things To Do This Weekend on Staten Island NYC
Thursday, May 25 - Sunday, June 11, 2023 there's the SI Mall Carnival at the Staten Island Mall at 2655 Richmond Avenue in the Heartland Village / New Springville neighborhoods of Staten Island. The carnival which includes rides, prize games and food is open weekdays from 5 to 10 pm, opening at 1 pm on Saturdays & Sundays and Memorial Day. Tickets are $5 for entry, and $30 weekdays and $38 weekends per person for unlimited rides and $100 / $125 for four persons unlimited rides weekdays / weekends. For details see - https://www.statenislandmall.com
Saturday & Sunday, June 3 & 4, 2023 from 10 am - 10 pm & 10 am - 6 pm - Figment Festival is not a shopping event, but a community interaction event. The idea is to use the 'figment' of your imagination when participating in communal projects, workshop and classes. At the Snug Harbor Cultural Center at 1000 Richmond Terrace on Staten Island. For details see - https://snug-harbor.org.
Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 11 am - 4 pm - South Shore Artists Group 55th Annual Exhibit - at the Conference House Park at 7455 Hylan Blvd in the Tottenville neighborhood of Staten Island. This is a unique arts & crafts for sale event. St fairs / art festivals in the Tottenville neighborhood of Staten Island. For details see - https://www.facebook.com/ConferenceHouse/
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Have a good weekend.
