summer fun events
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SUMMER FUN 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTSFree Summer Activities NY & NJ
PageNEW YORK CONCERTS & THEATRE 2-5Summary of all activities – a “must”
Movies (New York) 6-7
Kid & Family Fun (New York) 8-12
Good Morning America/Today Show 13
Lincoln Center Out of Doors/South Street Seaport 14-15
Jazzmobile 16-17
City Parks Concerts 18-19
Harlem Meers 20
Celebrate Brooklyn 21
Summer Stage 22
NEW JERSEY CONCERTS & THEATRE 23-29Summary of all activities – a “must”
Kids & Family Fun (NJ) 30-32
Movies (NJ) 33-34
New YorkFREE SUMMERACTIVITIES
New York City offers a host of fun activities duringthe summer months – and much of it is FREE.Metropolitan EAP compiled the following list ofactivities and programs that will hopefully help makefor an enjoyable summer. All activities are freeunless otherwise noted.
Special Events Hotline……………….212-360-8290
JazzMobile ………………..……www.jazzmobile.orgGrants Tomb (122nd St) and other locations
New York Philharmonic…..8:00 PM….212-875-5709
Central Park (Great Lawn, 86th Street)
July 14 ● July 17
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 9th St & PPW
July 15College of Staten Island, Center for the Arts
July 18
Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, W. 251 Street
July 16
Queens College, Colden Auditorium July 20
Governors Island…………….………212-602-0768Free ferry, 10 South Street, Slip 7
June 21: Punk with Reagan Youth, Blanks (11-5PM)
July 26: Judy Collins (1-3PM)
Metropolitan Opera in the Parks…………....7PMJune 27: South Street Seaport, Pier 17July 13: Central Park Summer StageJuly 17: Crotona Park, Charlotte St & Crotona Park East
July 24: Queensbridge Park, 21 St & 41 Ave
July 31: East River Park, Montgomery St to E. 12th St/FDR
Aug 7: Tappen Park, 106 Water St/Bay & Wright (SI)
Aug 14: Coffey Park, Pioneer (Richards & Dwight)Red Hook
Harlem Meer Festival Concerts……...212-860-1370Central Park (Charles A. Dana Discovery Center)110th Street & 5th Avenue – Jazz, Blues, Salsa, GospelSundays June 21 – Sept 6 from 2-4PM
Central Park Brass…………………..646-201-5242Call for schedule www.cpbrass.org
Naumburg Orchestral Concerts……718-340-3018CentralPark Bandshell , 72nd Street………………7:30PM
Tuesdays, June 23, July 7, July 21, Aug 4
Highbridge Park Concerts……….212-360-8290174 St & Amsterdam Ave ● Aug 11, 18, 25 at 7PM
Marcus Garvey Park……………..212-360-8290124 St & Mt. Morris Park ● Aug 6, 13, 20 at 7PM
East River Park…………………..212-360-8290Bandshell at East River, Grand & Jackson St
July 16, 23, 30 at 7PM
Jazz at the Mansion……………...212-923-8008Roger Morris Park, 65 Jumel Terrace/160th Street
August 22 ● 11-4PM
Central Park Conservancy Jazz114 E. 60th,
● July 11, 1-5PM ● 212-310-6600
Lincoln Center Out of Doors…….212-LINCOLN66th & Broadway www.lincolncenter.org
August 5 – 23 Multiple Programs
SummerStage (Central Park at Rumsey Field, 5th Ave & 72nd
Street). Tickets distributed on first come basis 90 minutes beforeperformances on weekends and 60 minutes before on weekdays.
www.summerstage.org June 12 – Aug 15
Inwood Shakespeare Festival...............917-918-0394
Inwood Hill Park Pennisula, 218th Street & Indian RoadWednesday – Saturdays at 7:30PM
June 3 – 30: The Merchant of Venice July 15-Aug 1: Dracula
Shakespeare on the Run…7PM…..212-252-4531W. 103rd & CPW inside the ParkThursday – Sun, May 29 – June 21: King Lear
Shakespeare in the Park 212-539-8500Delacorte Theatre, CPW and 81st Street at 8PM, Free ticketsavailable (maximum two per person), after 1PM on the day of theperformance at the Delacorte Theatre.
Tuesday through Sunday.
June 10 – July 12: Twelfth Night Aug 3 – Aug 30: The Bacchae (Euripides)
Riverside Park Shakespeare…………..6:30PMNorth Patio of Soldiers’ & Sailors Monument, W. 89th
Street & Riverside Park) Thursday – Sunday June 11 – June 28: The Tempest July 2 – July 26: Hamlet Aug 6 – 30: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Boomerang Shakespeare Company - 212-501-4069Central Park West/69th Street at 2PMJune 20, 21, 27, 28, July11, 12, 18, 19
Comedy of Errors
Shakespeare on the Run…7PM…..212-252-4531Castle Clinton: King LearJune 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, July 1-7 (except July 4)
City Parks Theatre……….8PM….212-360-8290Marcus Garvey ParkJuly 28: God is Not an AmericanJuly 29 & 30: Dirt RichJuly 31 & Aug 1: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
East River Park, East River & Grand
Aug 4: A Midsummer Night’s DreamAug 5: Dirt RichAug 6 & 7: ChautauquaAug 8: Dancing vs. the Rat Experiment
East River Park Dance…..4PM….212-360-8290East River, Grand & Jackson ● Aug 15 & 16
Riverside Park South Acoustic Sundays70th Street Pier Plaza …7PM…..212-408-0219
Sundays, July 12 – Aug 16
RCTA Sunset Concert Series 7-9PMLawn at 97th Street Tennis Courts, Riverside Park
Fridays, June 5- Aug 2 (except July 3)
Squeeze Accordion Festival….….212-408-0219Riverside Park, 70th Street, Pier 1
Saturday, July 11 ● 3-9PM
Riverside Park Learn to Dance …..212-408-0219
Pier 1 at 70th Street………………….6-9PMSalsa, Swing, Hustle lessons by the pros
Sundays, June 7, 14, 21, 28
GlobeSonic Dance Party………..212-408-0219Riverside Park South, 70th Street, Pier 1
Fridays, July 1 & Aug 14 ● 7-11PM
Summer on Hudson Lawn PartyRiverside Park South: Music and much more
July 19, Aug 16 ● 3-5PM
Clinton Cove Concert Series - Pier 84 at 44th StreetMondays, June 8, 22, 27, July 13, 27Aug 10, 24, Sept 14, 28 ● 6-7PM
Rumble on the River – amateur boxingWest Side Highway – Hudson River Park, Pier 84 at
W. 44th Street ● July 30 at 7PM
Today Show Concert SeriesRockefeller Plaza @49th St &5th/6th Ave
Fridays, June 5 – Aug 21 ● 7-10AM
Good Morning America Concert SeriesRumsey Field, 5th Ave & 72nd St, Central Park
Friday mornings June 5 - Aug 21 ● 7AM
Broadway in Bryant Park………212-768-4242Thursdays in July & August ● 12:30PM
Piano in the Park …..12-1:45…..212-768-4242Fountain Terrace Bryant Park, 42nd St, 5th & 6th Ave
Monday – Friday, June 1 – September 4
Town Hall Free for All………...42nd St & 6th AveFree tickets starting at noon on the day of concert, firstcome, first serve, 2 per person,
June 14: Hilary Hahn (violin) 2PM June 21: Emerson String Quartet (5PM).
Madison Square Park ConcertsOval Lawn, 23rd St bewteen 5th & Madison Ave
Wednesdays, June 17-Aug 5 ● 7-8:30PM
Stuyvesant Town, The Oval, 19th St & First Ave Concerts, Wed at 6PM, June 17-July 15
River Rocks Concerts…………….…212-627-2121Hudson River Park - West Side Highway/13th Street - Pier 54, 7PM
July 9: Rish Matt & Kim
July 23: Ted Leo & the Pharmacists Aug 13: Yeasayer
Sunset on the Hudson – Folk GuitarHudson River Park - West Side Highway - Pier 45
Fridays, June 12 – Aug 21 ● 7PM
Washington Square Music Festival….212-252-3621St. Josephs Catholic Church, 371 6th Ave at Washington Placeat 8:30PM
June 5: Stravinsky’s Concerto for Piano & Winds July 19: Stravinsky, Brahms, Schubert
Moon Dance - Tango, Swing, SalsaHudson River Park - West Side Highway/13th Street - Pier 54
Free dance lessons at 6:30 & live bands at 7PM
Sundays, July 12 – Aug 9
Stars of Tomorrow (Jazz & Classical) – 6:30PMHudson River Park - West Side Highway - Pier 45 (Christopher)
Tuesdays, June 9 – Aug 18
Blues & BBQ FestivalHudson River Park - West Side Highway/13th Street - Pier 54
Sunday, Aug 23, 2-9PM
Music in Abe Lebewohl Park……….212-777-324010th Street & 2nd Ave at 12:30
Thursdays, July 2 – July 23
South Street Seaport Concerts…..212-SEAPORTFulton & South Street, Pier 17
Fridays, June 27 – Aug 7 ● 7PM
One New York Plaza (Water & Whitehall St - 12:30)
July 10: Gypsy, Punk, Guitar July 17: Jazz July 24: Junior Mace (jazz)
July 31: Australian Blues
Lunchtime ConcertsZucotti Park, Broadway & Liberty
June 8, July 15, 22, 29 at 12:30
Battery Park CityHudson River Festival…...7PM.…212-528-2733Nelson A. Rockefeller Park (north Esplanade)
June 17: Chuck Brown & the Soul Searchers June 24: Ian Hunter (rock) July 1: Tift Merritt (country) July 8: Merce Cunningham Dance - 6PM Aug 2: “ “ “ 2 & 6PM
Wagner Park (Battery Place & West Street) – 7PM
July 15: Salsa singing & orchestra July 22: Salsa, Pop, Gospel July 29: Qulimbomba (Cuban)
Aug 5: Los Salsoras Del Hudson (Salsa)
South Cove (Battery Park City)
Dance: Aug 3 – 13 at 12:30PM
Family Dances, Esplanade Plaza………….6:30-8PM July 18: Irish Family Dance Aug 15: East Indian Family Dance
World Financial Center Plaza………..212-528-2733West of WTC, 220 Vesey, Wintergarden
June 26: NYC Opera La Navarraise - 7PM
Tuesday Concerts, July 7, 14, 21, 28 - 9PM
Thursday Concerts July 16, 23, 30 - 12:30
Whitehall Terminal for SI Ferry……..12:30-1:30Dance Performance to Aaron Copeland’s Fanfarefor the Common Man, June 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 27
BATTERY PARKCastle Clinton Concert Series 212-835-2789Tickets distributed on a first come first serve basis at 5PM on theday of the performance at the castle– limit of 2 tickets per person.
Thursday Evening at 7PM July 16: Tribute to Woodstock July 23: Richie Havens July 30: Arlo Guthrie Aug 6: Joni Mitchell Tribute
July 4th Concert – 3:30PM +………212-835-2789Battery Park, No Tickets, first come, first served
Conor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band
Pace University………7:30PM ………212-346-1715Schimmel Center, Spruce Street entrance, free but obtaintickets in advance. Tickets available at 4PM on day ofperformance or via e-mail [email protected].
June 15: Mark O’Connor & Friends (flamenco) June 22: Cellist Soo Bae June 29: Brazilian Classical Guitar
QueensHot Jazz at the Louis Armstrong House MuseumQueens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing 1-4PM
June 22: Dixieland 718-997-5593 July 20: Ragtime, Marches, Jazz Aug 24: Brass, Drums, Trumpet
Queens Symphony Concerts……….718-326-4455Forest Park, Seuffert Bandshell, Woodhaven Blvd & Park
Drive ● July 26 & Aug 2 at 5PM
Astoria Park Waterfront Concerts…718-728-7820Shore Blvd between Hell Gate Bridge & the pool
Thursdays, July 9 – Aug 13 ● 7:30PM
Dancing Under the Stars…………….718-235-4100Forest Park, Wallenberg Sq./Memorial Drive 6-7:30PM
Mondays, June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 20
Forest Park, Dry Harbor Playground
Thursdays, June 18, 25, July2, 9, 16
Little Bay Park Roller Hockey Rink, Bayside
212 St/Bell Blvd @ 7-8:30……………..718-532-4793Wednesdays, June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Beach 84th Street next to Boardwalk ● 6:30-8:30PMTuesdays, June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug 4, 11
City Parks Concerts…..7PM………...212-360-8290Queensbridge Park……..July 14, 21, 28Springfield Park……….. July 30, Aug 6, 13Rochdale Park…………. Aug 20
Forest Park Concerts……7:30PM … 718-235-4100Seuffert Bandshell, Woodhaven Blvd & Park Drive
July 1: The Tramps (disco)
July 8: Bon Jovi Tribute July 15: Music of the 1930’s July 24: Rock-N-Roll – 6PM
July 29: Music of the 1950’s Aug 5: Queens Festival Band Aug 12: Mary Lamont (country)
Aug 14: Rock-N-Roll – 6PM
Fort Totten Park ConcertJune 28: The Something Special Big Band, 6-8PM
Southern Queens Gospelfest………..718-520-5914Baisley Pond Park – Festival of soulful sounds, canoeing,arts and crafts & much more
Saturday, July 25 from 3-8PM
Shakespeare in the Park.…………..718-352-4793Fort Totten Park, Gazebo Area, BaysideCross Island Pkwy, Totten Rd to 15 Road
July 25: A Comedy of Errors (4PM)
Aug 12: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (6:30)
Forest Park: Seuffert Bandshell, Woodhaven Blvd & Park
Drive ● Aug 23: Romeo & Juliet (5PM)
● Aug 26: A Midsummers Night Dream (5PM)
Crocheron Park, 35 Ave Lawn Aug 19: Romeo & Juliet (6:30PM)
Shakespeare in Socrates Sculpture Park32-01 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City………718-956-1819
June 7: Much Ado About Nothing (1PM)
Aug 11-16: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (5PM)
Aug 18 – 23: Romeo & Juliet (5PM)
City Parks Dance……….4PM………212-360-8290Queensbridge Park: Aug 1 & 2
BronxCity Parks Concerts…..….7PM…….212-360-8290
St. Mary’s Park: July 7, 14, 21 Crotona Park: July 8, 15, 22
Bronx Arts Ensemble Concert SeriesRockwood Drive Circle, Van Cortlandt Park………… 718-601-7399
Van Cortlandt Park (Howell Grove)
Sundays July 12 – Aug 9 at 2PM
St. Mary’s Park Theatre…8PM…….212-360-8290Aug 11: Dirt RichAug 12, 13: The Internationalist’s DecompositionAug 14, 15: Dancing vs. the Rat Experiment
St. Mary’s Park Dance…………..….212-360-8290August 8 & 9 ● 4PM
BrooklynCity Parks Concerts…….7PM………212-360-8290
Von King Park: July 2, 9, 16 Brower Park: July 29, Aug 5, 12 Red Hook: Aug 4, 11, 18
BAM MetroTech R&B FestivalCommons Lawn, Flatbush & Myrtle Ave
Thursdays June 4 – Aug 6, 12Noon – 2PM
Brooklyn Central Library Free Concerts200 Eastern Parkway…………….718-638-5000June 21: Columbian Folkloric & Jazz Orchestration, 2PM
Baked Summer Concerts…………..718-858-3550359 Van Brunt St, Red Hook
Fridays, May 30 - Aug 14 ● 7-9PM
City Parks Dance……….4PM……..212-360-8290Von King Park: Aug 22 & 23
Von King Park Theatre….8PM…..212-360-8290July21 & 22: God is Not an AmericanJuly23: Dirt RichJuly24 & 25: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Staten IslandCarnegie Hall Neighborhood ConcertSnug Harbor Cultural Center
June 28: Afternoon of Music ● 2-9PM
City Parks Concerts……7PM……212-360-8290Mahoney Playground: Aug 12 & 19Tappen Park: Aug 26 (Rhythm Review w. Felix Hernandez)
Starlight Concerts………………..718-816-2133Silver Lake Park - Call for Schedule
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FILM New York
2009
Bryant Park - 42nd Street between 5th & 6th Ave behind the main library in Manhattan at dusk….212-768-4242Mondays– (Raindate Tuesdays). Lawn opens at 5PM June 15 – Aug 10
June 15: The Sting July 20: Harold & Maude June 22: Breaking Away July 27: The Defiant Ones June 29: Gold Diggers of 1933 Aug 3: Kramer vs. Kramer July 6: Dog Day Afternoon Aug 10: Magnificient Seven July 13: How Green Was my Valley
Movies Under the Stars……………………… ….Wednesdays ……………………………………8:30PM70th Street Pier Plaza, Riverside Park
July 8: The Age of Innocence (1993) July 29: The Out-of-Towners (1970)
July 15: Wall Street Aug 5: Drums Along the Mohawk (1939)
July 22: Dinner at Eight (1933) Aug 12: The Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Hudson River Park………………………………..…8:30PM…………………………..…212-533-PARKWednesdays at Pier 54 at W. 14th St
July 8: Iron Man) Aug 5: Tropic Thunder ®
July 15: Vicky Cristina Barcelona (PG13) Aug 12: Sex & the City: The Movie ®
July 22: The Dark Knight (PG13) Aug 19: Pineapple Express ®
July 29: Hancock (PG13)
Fridays for Kids at Hudson River Park (Pier 46 at Charles)…………8:30PM………...……212-533-PARK July 10: Wizard of Oz (G) July 31: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PG)
July 17: Kung Fu Panda Aug 7: The Muppet Movie (G)
July 24: Ghostbusters (PG) Aug 14: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Movies on the Elevated, 55 Water Street (Pearl) July 6: The Seven Year Itch (1955) Aug 17: The Muppet Movie July 13: Taking of Pelham 123 (1974) Aug 14: Madagascar Escape 2 Africa July 20: Westside Story (1961) Aug 21: Curious George July 27: The Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
African Theatre & Film Festival, Governors Island – free ferry, 10 South Street, Slip August 8 & 9 at Noon ● 212-440-2202 or 212-825-3045
Music & Film, Summer Stage, Central Park at Rumsey Field, 5th Ave & 72nd Street
Aug 3: Documentary trip through Africa in search of the origins of the banjo, 7:30-10PM Aug 5: I am Cuba, Life during Batista era, 7-10PM Aug 6: Asbury Shorts & Mingus Dynasty Quintet, 7:30-10PM
A Clearing in the Forest, The Great Hill in Central Park, West 106th Street……………….….212-860-1370 Aug 15: Film Screening – Jazz on a Summers Day (African Film Festival Presentation)
Movies with a View, Brooklyn Bridge Park (DUMBO between Manhattan & Brooklyn Bridge)………718-802-0603 July 9: Raising Arizona (PG13) ● Aug 6: The Return of the Pink Panther (1975, G)
July 16: The Maltese Falcon (1941) ● Aug 13: Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid (1969, G)
July 23: Paper Moon (1973, PG) ● Aug 20: Catch Me if You Can (2002, PG13)
July 30: To Catch a Thief (1955) ● Aug 27: Edward Scissorhands (1990, PG)
Cinema Under the Stars, Bayridge, Brooklyn
The Narrows Botanical Garden (Shore Rd between 69th & 72nd) - 8:30PM – 718-748-9848 July 19: Wait Until Dark (1967) ● July 23: Toy Story
Aug 6: The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1974)
Celebrate Brooklyn Music & Movies…………7:30PM………$3 Donation…………...718-855-7882 x 45Prospect Park, Prospect Park West at 9th Street, Brooklyn
July 20: Mexican Science Fiction Film & live music by Ethel & Gutbucket Aug 1: Andy Warhol’s Screen Test/Crystal Stilts Aug 8: The Big Daddy Kane Story
Theatre & Film at The Old Stone House www.theoldstonehouse.org 718-768-3195Washington Park/JJ Byrne Playground/5th Ave ● Wednesdays July 1 - 29
ET: Pelham Bay Park, Bronx ☻ July 11 ☻ 8-10PMBartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Road 718-885-1461
Family Movies at the Beach, O’Donohue Park, Queens…………………………………..……718-318-4000Beach 17th Ballfield off Seagirt Blvd ● August 16
Socrates Sculpture Park Films……………..www.socratessculpturepark.org……………...718-956-1819Socrates Sculpture Park, Broadway at Vernon Blvd, Long Island City - Wednesdays at Sunset July 15 – Aug 19
Movies Under the Bridge, Little Bay Park, Queens…………………………………………...718-352-4793212 Street at Bell Blvd & CIP Service Road ● Aug 18, 25, September 1
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Kids & Family FunNew York
2009
CITY-WIDENYC PARKS 212-360-8290 or 1-888-NYPARKS
Playground Sports Clinic: NYC Parks & Recreation offers free instruction citywide in sports to childrenfrom June through August. Equipment provided. Call 718-760-6999 for free tennis, golf, track and field,or 718-760-6969 for swimming lessons.
City Parks Kids (Five Boroughs puppet shows, dance, theatre for children age 4-16)..……311 or 212-360-8290www.cityparksfoundation.org or www.nycgovparks.org for park activities and locations.
Governors Island: tour the historic island, car-free bike riding. Meet at Governors Island Ferry Terminal10 South Street, Slip 7 for free ferry. Contact Tel: 212-440-2202 or www.govisland.com
Saturday & Sundays June – October, 10AM – 7PM & Fridays open 10-5PM
Governors Island Living History Weekend: Recreation of a day in the life of a Civil War Soldier on Aug 9 from 11AM - 4PM.……….……………………………………………….212-825-3045
MANHATTANChildren’s Day: Includes Robert Bobber & the Bubble Machine, Seaport Express Train RideSouth Street Seaport, Pier 17 ☻ June 13, Noon to 5PM
Battery Park City - Wagner Park (walk west on Rector Street)………….................................212-267-9700 Go Fish, June 13, Sept 19, Oct 17 from 10AM-2PM, 212-267-9700 Swedish Midsummer Festival – Music & games, June 19, 5-8PM Summer Jam – join in a drumming circle led by master drummers, Fri, July 10-Aug 28, 6:30-8:30 Harmony on the Hudson – performances for the entire family, Sept Sun 13, 1-6PM
Battery Park City Soccer - Rockefeller Park ……Tuesdays, June - August………………..212-267-9700 4 Year Old: 2:30-3:15 5 to 8 Year Old: 3:30 – 4:15 9 to 12 Year Old: 4:30-5:30
Battery Park City Basketball, Rockefeller Park (North end of BPC)…………………………212-267-9700Mondays & Fridays: June - August
5-6 Year Old: 3:30-4:30PM 7 Years & Older: 4:30-5:30PM
Battery Park City – Esplanade Plaza– Family Dances – (Liberty Street) 6:30 – 8PM……..212-267-9700 July 18: Irish Family Dance (fiddle, flute, tin whistle, guitar, mandolin)
Aug 15: East Indian Family Dance
Stories for All Ages – Rector Park (South End Ave/Rector Place)……………………………212-267-9700 July 18: Folktales & Fairytales, 11AM Aug 15: Stories from India, 11AM
Tour de Parc…………………………………………………..pre-registration required at 212-267-9700Tricyclists, bicyclists, scooter riders 9 years old and younger join in an “everyone wins” cycling tour of the parks.
Helmets required. September 19 at 10AM, meet at Esplanade Plaza (Liberty St)
Free Theatre: “Click, Clock, Moo”………………… ● July 21 – August 28 ……………...212-647-1100Theatreworks, Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St, 7th Ave & Hudson, Free tickets one hour before performance,first come, first served, ages 4-10.
Family Movies at Hudson River Park (Pier 46 at Charles)…………8:30PM………...……212-533-PARK July 10: Wizard of Oz (G) July 31: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PG)
July 17: Kung Fu Panda Aug 7: The Muppet Movie (G)
July 24: Ghostbusters. (PG) Aug 14: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Madison Square Kids Music, Stories, Theatre ……………………………………………….212-538-6667Madison Square Park, 23rd Street between 5th & Madison Ave
Thursdays June 9 and August 13 at 10AM
Bryant Park Classic Kids……………………….……6-7PM………………………………..212-768-4242Classical music performance by young virtuosi, 42nd St between 5th & 6th Ave
Tuesdays, June 23 – July 28
Bryant Park Word for Word Kids, 42nd St between 5th & 6th Ave, Reading Room …………..….212-678-4242 Saturdays from June 27 – August 15: Character visits, specially themed events,, 12Noon to 1PM
Broadway in Bryant Park……………………………..12-1:30……………………………..212-768-4242Fountain Terrace, Bryant Park, 42nd St & 6th Ave ● Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, August 13
Bryant Park Flaubert Frog, 42nd St between 5th & 6th AveSing along with Flaubert and play “Flaubert Says,” hot potato, leap frog.
Saturdays from June 27 – August15, 1-2PM
Bryant Park Chess Lessons, 42nd St between 5th & 6th Ave………………………………..….212-768-4242 Saturdays from June 20 – September 19, 12Noon to 1PM Monday – Friday, June 15 – September 4, 3-4PM
Le Carrousel Magigue, Bryant Park, 42nd St between 5th & 6th Ave…………………………..212-768-4242Fun filled tricks of all kinds
June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 1 from 12Noon – 1PM
Big City Fishing – free equipment & instruction, Pier 84, 44th Street Weekends in June and Tuesday – Sunday in July & August ● 10AM-4:30PM
Fall Equinox Celebration – fishing & boating…….Pier 84 at 44th St…….…4-7PM….…....….Sept 20
Pet Parade – bring your own pets and compete for prizes…Pier 84 at 44th Street…1-4PM ....October 18
Clinton Cove Festival, Hudson River Park – Live music, children’s games & activities, free barbeque.Clinton Cove at 55th Street ● Saturday, July 25, 1-4PM
Fishing Fun, Riverside Park, Pier 1 (70th Street & Hudson River), equipment provided Saturdays June 20 at 11AM, July 25 at 2PM, Aug 8 at 1PM
Family Day at Lincoln Center Puppet Pageant: Beautiful Princess Rat of the MTA, North Plaza ☻ August 15 at 2PM Bubble Do Beatles, Damrosch Park ☻ August 15 at 3PM (Dr. Ban)
Children’s Performance Series – music, storytelling, theatre………………………………..212-408-0219Riverside Park South, Pier 1 at 70th Street Thursdays from 10:30-11:30AM
July 9: The Bossy Frog Band July 16: Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz Goes Green July 23: Buckaroo Bindlestiff’s Wild West Jamboree July 30: Robbi K and Friends Aug 6: Family Jam Aug 13: Puppeteers-Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
Kayaking on the Hudson ……..20 minute instructional kayaking …………………………...212-408-0219South Waterfront Westside, 72nd & Hudson River, Riverside Park dirt road beneath overpass
Sat & Sun from June – September 27, 10AM-5PM
Soccer Tots & Pee Wee Basketball: 2 ½ to 5 years…………………………………………..212-408-0219Riverside Park South, 71st Street Soccer Field &Basketball Courts
Wednesdays, July 8 – Aug 5: Soccer from 9-10AM & Basketball 10:30-11:30
Summer on the Hudson: Lawn Party, games, music………………………………………..212-408-0219Riverside Park South, Locomotive @62nd Street ● July 19 & August 16, 3-5PM
Globic Sound Dance Party – Clowns, Magic, Dance…….…7-11PM…………………….…212-408-0219Riverside Park South, Pier 1 at 70th Street ● July 17 & Aug 14
Family Day, Summer Stage, Central Park at Rumsey Field, 5th Ave & 72nd Street
July 12: Nickelodeon stars, hip music, story telling, marionette puppets, dancing, 3-7PM
A Clearing in the Forest, Central Park………………………………………………..…….212-860-1370Peter Jay Sharp Children’s Glade on the Great Hill, enter on West 106th Street
June 7: Mexico Beyond Mariachi – 2PM June 20: Swan Lake Ballet Workshop with American Ballet Theatre, 11AM – 1PM June 28: African Dance Workshop, 1-2PM July 11: Great Jazz, 1-5PM July 19: Native American Stories, 1-2PM July 26: Labybuy One Songs with the Harmonica Packet, 1-2PM Aug 2: Batsongs with Musical Mark, 1-2PM Aug 30: Czech & Slovak Fairy Tales, 1-2PM Sept 12: Large scale puppet show, 1-2PM Sept 20: Stories uner the Elm Trees, 1-2PM
Inwood Astronomy Programs, Inwood Hill Park (Seaman Ave & Isham St)………………..917-529-2359Free star & planet gazing, cloudy sky cancels
Wednesday & Saturdays from June – September, 8:30PM -10PM
QUEENSTour de Queens, bike ride throughout borough………..July 12………..….pre-register tourdequeens.org
Plant & Play Time, Plant flowers, dig in soil, harvest fruits & veggies, engage in gamesDetective Keith Williams Park, Liberty Park (173rd St & 107th Ave across from the Liberty Pool)
Saturdays: July 11 – Aug 15, 1-4PM Tuesdays: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 30, 4-7PM
Family Concert, Alley Pond………………..…………….August 9……………….…………..6:30-8PM“Rock & Roll with Squeaky Clean” featuring the band Squeaky Clean
Jabali Afridan Acrobats, Forest Park, George Seuffert Bandshell ☻ July 21 at 7PM
Puppets in the Park: Sleeping Beauty…………………………………….…………..………718-352-4793Alley Pond Park, 76th Ave off Springfield Blvd → July 7 & August 3 at 10:30AMForest Park → June 30 at 7PMSorrentino Rec Center, 18-48 Cornaga Ave → August 10 at 11AM (718-471-4818)
Ft. Totten Family Day, Ft. Totten Parade Grounds ● July 19, Noon – 4PM ……..……718-352-4793
Sandcastle Contest, Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk, Beach 117th…. July 26 ● 12Noon-2PM…..718-318-4000
Rock & Skate, Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk, Beach 108th & Shorefront Parkway Skating Rink
Free skate clinic with music, skating instruction, skate equipment on loan for all ages. June 25 and Aug 12 from 6-9PM
Kayaking & Canoeing……………… Sundays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 ● 1-5PM…………….…..718-228-9214Socrates Sculpture Park, Vernon Blvd & 31st St, Astoria, Hallets Cove
Bike Parade………………….June 6 ● Workshop 11-2 and Parade 2-3……………….…..718-956-1819Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City
Movies Under the Bridge – Family Movies………………………………………………….718-352-4793Little Bay Park, 212 Street at Bell Boulevard & CIP service road intersection
Aug 18, 25, September 1 from 8-9PM
Storytelling in the Park, Broad Channel Park……………Call for schedule.…...…………718-318-4000Cross Bay Blvd E. 16 – E. 18 Rds, Channel Road
Storytelling, Alley Pond Park………………………….Under 10 years………..…………….718-352-479376th Ave off Springfield Blvd Call for schedule
Family Concert: Rock & Roll with Squeaky Clean……………………………………….…..718-352-4793Alley Pond Park, 76th Ave off Springfield Blvd ☻ Sunday, Aug 9, 6:30-8PM
Theatre: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory……………….……………….…………….718-352-4793Alley Pond Park, 76th Ave off Springfield Blvd ● July 31: 7-8:30PM and August 9 from 6:30-8PM
Schools Out for Summer……………………….……..Pre-registration required at 718-318-4000, Ext 307Micahelis-Baywater Park at Beach Street & Beach Channel Drive
June 27: Music, games, canoeing, refreshments, 12Noon – 4PM
Arthur Ashe Kids Day – tennis clinics, games, music – USTA Tennis Center………..….www.usopen.orgFlushing Meadows/Corona Park ● Saturday, August 29 @9:30-4PM
BROOKLYNMermaid Parade: Mermaids of all shapes………….Saturday, June 20….…………………718-372-5159Coney Island Boardwalk, Stillwell & Surf Ave in Coney Island………..……...................................Starts at 2PM
Theatre: The Tale of Flutterby & Piggle: musical interactive program……..…………..718-802-0603X18The Cove, Brookly Bridge Park, DUMBO ☻ Suggested Ages 2-5 ☻ August 11: 3:30-4:30
KayakingThe Cove in Brooklyn Bridge Park, DUMBO……………………………………………………..718-802-0603, X12
Aug 15: 2-6PM ☻ Aug 22: 11-3PM ☻ Aug 29: 2-6PM
Plant & Play Time, Plant flowers, dig in soil, harvest fruits & veggies, engage in gamesUmoja Garden, Broadway & Putnam
Saturday, July 11 – Aug 15, 1-4PM ● Wednesday, July 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug 5, 12, 4-7PM
BRONXVan Cortlandt Swimming Pool: Open June 27 – Sept 7 from 11AM-7PM (closed 3-4PM)
Plant & Play Time, Grove Hill Playground, 158th St & Eagle AvePlant flowers, dig in soil, harvest fruits & veggies, engage in games
Saturdays: June 20 – Aug 15, 1-4PM Wednesdays: July 9, 16, 23, 4-7PM
Family Fun Day, Pelham Bay Park………………………………………………………….…..718-430-1890Playground, Bruckner Expressway & Middletown Road
July 11: Children’s performances, storytelling, bike lessons, 12Noon – 3PM
Bronx Week Parade, Van Cortlandt Park, East & Moshulu Parkway
June 21, 8AM-7PM
Family Camp Out, Van Cortlandt Park……………………………………Call to pre-register 718-548-0912 Friday July 24 & August 7
Canoeing in Van Cortlandt Park, 246th St & Broadway (Lake by Golf House)…………………..718-548-0912 Sunday, July 5 & 26 and Saturday, August 15, 11AM-2PM
Scavenger Hunt, Van Cortlandt Park (west 246th & Broadway )… …………………….….....718-548-0912 Sunday, July 19, 11AM & 2PM
Fishing Clinics, Van Cortlandt Park………………………………………………………..…..718-548-0912 Fishing Derby, June 27 at 1PM Saturday, July 25 and Sunday Aug 9 at 12Noon
City Kids Performances, Van Cortlandt Park at 10:30AM July 9 & 16: Classic Playground July 14 & 21: Sachkerah Playground July 23 & 30: Woodlawn Playground Aug 4 & 11: Southwest Playground
Tour de Bronx……………………………………………….pre-register 718-590-3518 or tourdebronx.org Sunday, October 18, 25 – 50 mile bike ride
STATEN ISLANDAfter School Book Club: Grades 4-7………………………………….……………..718-351-1611, Ext 280Historic Richmond Town ● Wednesdays in June at 3:30PM
Chubby, Hubby Fun Run: Three-legged races, games, crafts ☻ Saturday, June 20, 12-2PMCloves Lake Park, Slosson Ave, Victory Blvd & Clove Rd.
METROPOLITAN EAP…....49 WEST 12TH STREET, SUITE 1D….…….. NY, NY 10011212-352-3274
GOOD MORNING AMERICARumsey Field, 5th Avenue & 72nd Street, Central Park at 7AM
First come, first served so arrive as early as possible
June 12: Jonas Brothers July 10: Queen Latifah
June 19: Jamie Foxx July 31: Kelly Clarkson
June 26: Broadway’s Hair Aug 14: Kenny Chesney
July 3: Brad Paisley Aug 21: Reba McEntire
TODAY SHOWConcert Series
Rockefeller Plaza @ 49th Street & 7th Ave, 7-9AM
.June 5: Dave Matthews Band July 17: All American Rejects
June 12: Black Eyed Peas July 24: Kathy Perry
June 19: Jonas Brothers July 31: Kings of Leon
June 20: The Fray Aug 7: Jason Mraz
July 3: Rob Thomas Aug 14: Flo Rida
July 10: Rascal Flatts Aug 21: Natasha Bedingfield
METROPOLITAN EAP…....49 WEST 12TH STREET, SUITE 1D….…….. NY, NY 10011212-352-3274
Lincoln Center Out of DoorsAug 5: Asphalt Orchestra – 7PM, Broadway Plaza (65th & Broadway)
Aug 5: Dave Brubeck Quartet – 7:30, Damrosch Park Bandshell
Aug 6: Hip Hop (Community Cipher), 6PM, Josie Robertson Plaza (Columbus bt 62nd & 65th)
Aug 6: Asphalt Orchestra -7PM, North Plaza
Aug 6: Hip Hop Generation Next – 7:30PM, Damrosch Park Bandshell
Aug 7: Asphalt Orchestra – 7PM, Josie Robertson Plaza
Aug 7: Raul Midon & Rokia Traore - 7:30PM, Damrosch Park Bandshell
Aug 8: Asphalt Orchestra – 7PM, South Plaza
Aug 8: Electric Guitars – 7:30PM, Damrosch Park Bandshell
Aug 9: La Casita: A Home for the Heart – 12Noon, North Plaza
Aug 9: Asphalt Orchestra – 7PM, Broadway Plaza
Aug 9: Afro-Latin Dance Company – 7:30PM, Damrosch Park Bandshell
Aug 12: Red Baraat Festival – 7PM, Josie Robertson Plaza
Aug 12: Brooklyn Qawwali Party & Susheela Ramon -7:30PM, Damrosch Park Bandshell
Aug 13: The Derek Trucks Band – 6PM, Damrosch Park Bandshell
Aug 14: Slavic Soul Party-7PM, North Plaza
Aug 14: Plastic People of the Universe – 7:30PM, Damrosch Park Bandshell
Aug 15: Dance Theater – 7:30PM, Damrosch Park Bandshell
Aug 16: Afro-Cuban Dance – 3PM & African Dance – 7:30PM, Damrosch Park Bandshell
Aug 19: The Broadway Problem – 7PM, Damrosch Park Bandshell
Aug 20: Harlem Samba – 7PM, Josie Robertson Plaza
Aug 20: Buika & Urban Bush Women – 7:30PM, Damrosch Park Bandshell
Aug 21: Frevo Bombastico – 7PM, South Plaza
Aug 21: Blind Date with DJ Dolores & Silba & Otto – 7:30PM, Damrosch Park Bandshell
Aug 22: Roots of American Music, In the Spirit of Odetta – 2PM, North Plaza
Aug 22: Roots of American Music -7PM, Damrosch Park Bandshell
Aug 23: Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls Summer Revue -2PM, North Plaza
Aug 23: Tribute to Odetta, Miriam Makeba, Abbey Lincoln, Eartha Kitt -4PM, Damrosch Park
South Street Seaport ConcertsFulton & South Street, Pier 17
June 27: NY City Opera -7PM
July 3: Here we Go Magic & Bachelorette – 6PM
July 10: The Pains of Being Pure of Heart – 6PM
July 17, 31, Aug 14: TBA – 6PM
July 24: Black Moth Super Rainbow-6PM
Aug 7: Moshi Moshi – 6PM
METROPOLITAN EAP…….49 West 12th Street, Suite 1D, NY, NY………..….212-352-3274
All performances are at 7PM unless otherwise noted
MANHATTAN
GRANT’S TOMB, 122ND STREET & RIVERSIDE DRIVE
July 8: Houston Person
July 15: Frank Foster Big Band
July 22: Akiko Tsuruga
July 24: TBA
July 29: Wycliffe Gordon
Aug 5: Drive in Manhattan
Aug 12: Jimmy Heath
Aug 26: TBA
MARCUS GARVEY PARK, 122nd & 5th AVENUE
July 10: TBA
July 17: Vanessa Rubin
Aug 7: Jeremy Pelt
Aug 14: Jazzberry
Aug 21: Antoinette Montague
Aug 28: Ghanniyya Green
150th – 155th & Edgecombe 129th Street (7th & 8th Ave)July 23: Ghamiyya Green Aug 1: Lonnie Youngblood
122nd Street (7th & Lexox) 153rd Street (Convent & Amsterdam)Aug 25: Allstars/Cecil Bridgewater Aug 15: Ray Schinnery
139th Street (8th Ave & Edgecombe) 106th Street (Central Park West, 5PM)Aug 17: Elise Woods July 11: George Gee Big Band (2PM)
Aug 24: Ellington Tribute138TH Street (7th & Lenox)July 28: Eunice Newkirk 132nd Street (7th & Lenox)
Aug 27: Cynthia Holiday135th Street (7th & 8th Ave)Aug 4: Houston Person 47th St (9th & 10th Ave)
July 21: Danny MixonCarl Schurz ParkJuly 7: Winard Harper
Bennerson Park (64th/Amsterdam)Aug 1: Annette Aguilar & String Beans (3PM)
BROOKLYN
McDonough Street (between Ralph & Patchen)July 11: Danny Mixon (3PM)
July 20: Vanessa Rubin
BRONX
Echo Park (Valentine bet Tremont & Burnside Ave)July 16: Lou Donaldson
Co-op City Greenway at Section 5Aug 3: Lou Donaldson
Lyman Place (Freeman & 169th)Aug 20: Dave Gibson
143rd Street (Willlis & Alexander)Aug 13: Arturo O’Farrill
Baretto Point ParkJuly 25: TBA (3PM)
QUEENS
34-56 107th StreetAug 11: Arturo O’Farrill
111-112 198th Street, HollisAug 6: Lonnie Youngblood
142-22 109th AvenueJuly 27: Antoinette Montague
ROOSEVELT ISLAND
Good Shepherd PlazaJuly 30: Lily White
www.jazzmobile.org
City Parks Foundation Concert SeriesPerformances at 7PM unless otherwise noted
Call to Confirm: 212-360-8290
BROOKLYN
BROWER PARK, Brooklyn Ave & Prospect Place
July 29: Wayne WonderAug 5: CaRIMI
Aug 12: Tribute to the classics: Black Moon & Smif n Wessun
REDHOOK PARK, Bay St. - Henry & ClintonAug 4: Frankie Negron
Aug 11: Lisa LisaAug 18: DJ Premier vs. Pete Rock & Danny Castro of Lyricist Lounge
VON KING PARK, Tompkins Ave – Lafayette & Greene
July 2: Kiki Sheard & Keith Wonderboy JohnsonJuly 9: MC Lyte
July 16: Chico DeBarge
MANHATTAN
HIGHBRIDGE PARK, 175th & Amsterdam
Aug 11: Andy AndyAug 18: Xtreme
Aug 25: Bachata Heightz/Watata
MARCUS GARVEY PARK, 124 St & Mt. Morris Park
Aug 6: Jon BAug 13: Joe
Aug 20: Hezekiah Walker
EAST RIVER PARK, Bandshell at East River bt. Grand & Jackson Streets
July 16: Man ManJuly23: Slick Rick
July 30: Ismael Miranda
BRONX
ST. MARY’S PARK, 146 St & St. Ann’s Ave
July 7: Hector Tricoche y Su OrquestaJuly 14: Paquito Guzman y Su Orquestra
July 21: N’Klabe
CROTONA PARK, 173rd St & Crotona Park East
July 8: Soulsonic ForceJuly 15: George Lamond / Judy Torres
July 22: KRS-One
QUEENS
QUEENSBRIDGE PARK, Vernon Blvd & 41st Street & E. River
July 14: Sugar Hill GangJuly 21: Lovebug Starski & Friends
July 28: Rhythm Review with Felix Hernandez
SPRINGFIELD PARK, 184 St & 147 Ave
July 30: Chrisette MicheleAug 6: Heather Headley
Aug 13: James Fortune & Trin-i-tree 57 hosted by Hezekiah Walker
ROCHDALE PARK, Guy R. Brewer Blvd & 134th Ave
Aug 20: The Persuasions
STATEN ISLAND
MAHONEY PLAYGROUND, Beechwood Ave, Crescent Ave, Cleveland & Jersey St
Alug 12: RaekwonAug 19: Naughty by Nature
TAPPEN PARK, 106 Water Street & Bay and Wright St
Aug 26: Rhythm Review with Felix Hernandez
METROPOLITAN EAP……….49 West 12th Street, Suite 1D, NY, NY………..….212-352-3274
Central Park at 110th and 5th Avenue (Charles A. Dana Discovery Center) …………212-860-1370Sundays from 2-4PM unless otherwise noted
June 21: Febaba (African)
June 28: All Star Big Band
July 5: Caracumbe (Afro-Peruvian)
July 12: Los Soneros de Oriente (Cuban)
July 19: Alex Blake (jazz) – located in Conservatory Garden
July 26: Orlando Marin (Mambo)
Aug 2: Harlem Blues & Jazz BandSwing dance workshop at 1PM
Aug 9: Osei (African)African dance workshop at 1PM
Aug 16: New Amsterdam Musical Association (Jazz)
Aug 23: Retumba (Afro-Caribbean)
Aug 30: I.S. 143 Peformance Ensemble (Salsa)
Sept 6: ARC Gospel Choir
METROPOLITAN EAP…….49 West 12th Street, Suite 1D, NY, NY…..….212-352-3274
Celebrate BrooklynJune 19: David Rutter & Samantha Thornhill
June 25: Keroni Kuti & Melvin Gibbs
June 26: Bonde Redhead
June 27: Dr. Dog Phosphorescent
July 2: Cucu Diamentes, Obie Bermundez, Robert Diaz
July 9: STREB: Invisible Forces
July 10: Los Amigos Invisibles, Terciopelados
July 11: Family Concert: They Might Be Giants
July 16: Kronos Qulartet, Luminescet Orchestra
July 17: Robert Cray, The Sweet Divines
July 18: King Sunny Ade, Abena Koonson, Yasser Darwish
July23: Stephen Petronico Company
July 24: Bulckwheat Zydeco, The Holmes Brothers
July25: Kailash Kher, Electro Marocco
July 30: Burning Spear, Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens
July 31: John Scafield & Christian Scott
Aug 6: Purple Rain Sing-A-Long
Aug 7: Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
Aug 8: Hip Hop Lyricists Lounge
METROPOLITAN EAP…….49 West 12th Street, Suite 1D, NY, NY…..….212-352-3274
Summer StageCentral Park at Rumsey Field, 5th Ave & 72nd Street
June 12: Josh Ritter & the NY Pops, 8-10PM
June 13: Gospel, 3-7PM
June 19: Stand-up comedy, 8-10PM
June 21: Contemporary French Music, 3-7PM
June 27: Turkish Music, 3-7PM
June 28: Ledisi/Esperanza Spalding (jazz fusion), 3-7PM
July 5: African Music, 3-7PM
July 8: Latin Alternative, 7-10PM
July 11: Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, 3-7PM
July 13: Metropolian Opera Recital, 8-10PM (free tickets required from Met box office)
July 18: Hip Hop (Q-Tip, Chester French….), 3-7PM
July 19: Alpha Blondy & The Solar System (Reggae), 3-7PM
July 24: Bettye LaVette (soul), 7-10PM
July 25: Jerry Rivra (salsa), 3-7PM
July26: Rhythm & Blues Legends, 3-7PM
Aug 2: Silvia Machete (Brazilian comedy), 7:30-10PM
Aug 9: Jazmine Sullivan & Chrisette Michele (soul), 3-7PM
July 31, Aug 7, Aug 14, 15: Modern Dance Performances, 8-10PM
Tickets distributed on first come basis 90 minutes before performances on weekends and 60 minutes before on weekdays.
METROPOLITAN EAP…….49 West 12th Street, Suite 1D, NY, NY….….212-352-3274
New Jersey offers a host of fun activities during thesummer months – and much of it is FREE.Metropolitan Employee Assistance Programcompiled the following list of activities and programsthat will hopefully help make for an enjoyablesummer. All activities are free unless otherwisenoted.
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra…..800-255-3476Branch Brook Park, Park Ave & Lake St, Newark
July 7 – 7:30PM
Brookdale Park, Grove St, Montclair
July 2 – 7:30PM
Manalapan Public Library, 125 Symmes Drive June 14: 2PM
BERGEN COUNTYMusic Under the Stars………………201-804-2457Town Park, Delafield Ave, Lyndhurst367 Valley Brook Ave (Delafield & Brook Ave)
July 1: The Cameos – 8PMJuly 15: Julian & Dominique – 7PM
Dr. K’s Motown Revue – 9PMJuly 16: Jeremiah Hunter Band – 7PM
The Stylistics – 9PM
July 17: The Happenings – 7PMDarline Love – 9PM
July 18: The Infernos – 7PMLittle Anthony & the Imperials – 9PM
July 22: Jersey Sound – 7PM
Veterans Park Concerts, LodiJuly 8: The InfernosJuly 15: Neil & The DiamondJuly 22: Billy Joel TributeJuly 29: Kenny Vana & The PlanetonesAug 5: FortuneAug 12: Total SoulAug 19: Hotel California
Kasscham Memorial Band Shell, Veterans FieldN. Maple Ave, Ridgewood - 8:30PM
Thursday, June 25: Classic Rock (Doo-Wop)
Gergin County Park Concert, River ValeAug 20: Randy & the Rainbows – 7:30PM
Summer Musical Festival…..……….201-529-7323Mahwah Library, 100 Ridge Rd at 7PMClassical Music: June 16, 23, July 1, 7, 13, 21
2009
Summer Concerts……7:30PM….201-768-0167, X17
Gazebo, Hardenburgh Ave/Country Rd, DemarestJuly 15: The KootzJuly 22: The Bolsterus Banjo bandJuly 29: Oldies/Classic RockAug 5: Van Martin’s Big BandAug 12: Beatles MusicAug 19: The Ablemen
Memorial Field Concerts, DumontThursday, July 9: Reminisce (Doo Wop) – 7:30PM
Memorial Park…………………………..8PMPool Complex, Berdan Ave, Fairlawn
July 12: Somers Dream Orchestra July 19: The Cameos Aug 16: The Kootz
Westwood Summer Concerts…..201-664-7882Veterans Park, Boradway & Washington Ave @ 8PM
July 2: Blue Chip Chorus July 9: Mystical Majesty Band July 16: Reminisce July 23: Springsteen Tribute Band July 30: No Discipline (Reggae)
Dancing Under the Stars………….201-592-3663Ft. Lee Comminity Center Plaza, Ft. Lee 7:30PMDance Lessons and live music www.fortleecomunitycenter.org
July 17, Aug 7, 14, 28, Sept 11
Community Center Concerts…………….…7PM1355 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee
June 17, 19, July 10, 15, 18, 24, 31Aug 15, 21, Sept 4, 9, 12
Paramus Library Bandshell ..........201-599-ARTSParking Lot, 116 E. Century Rd – 7:30PM
July 7: The New Jay & the Americans July 28: The Infernos Aug 4: The Mahoney Brothers (Beatles)
Becton Dickinson High School, East RutherfordMonday, July 27: The Dupreees - 7:30PM
Foschini Park Concert, HackensackSaturday, July 4: The Infernos – 7PM
Shakespeare in the Park…………..201-420-2207Staib Park on Summit Ave, Hackensack at 7:30PM
June 17, 24: The Winters Tale July 8, 15: Troilus & Cressida Aug 5, 12: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Monument Park, Fort Lee……….…201-592-3663 June 16, 23, 30: Winters Tale - 7PM July 7, 14, 21: Troilus & Cressida Aug 4, 18: The Merry Wives of Windsor
CAPE MAYOcean City Pops Orchestra……...609-525-9300Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk, Music Pier, Cape May
Sunday, June 28, 8-10PM
Live Music at the Crest Pier, Crest Pier RecreationCenter, 5800 Ocean Ave, Wildwood…….609-523-0202
Mondays, June 22 - August 31 ● 7:30-9:30PM
Irish Pipe & Drum Brigades, Boardwalk, Wildwood
7-9PM…..609-523-1602Mondays June 29 - August 31
Live Music by the Sea, Gazebo…....609-523-0202Rambler Road & Ocean Ave, Wildwood…. 7-9:30PM
Wednesdays July 1 - Aug 26
Philadelphia Organ Quartet……609-399-1915550 Wesley Ave, Ocean City
Wednesdays, July 1 - August 26, 7-9PM
Anglesea Blues Festival…………609-523-65652nd & Olde NJ Avenues, Wildwood
Friday, July 10, 5PM-11PM
Saturday, July 11, 10AM-11PM
Sunday, July 12, 11AM-6PM
ESSEX COUNTYJazz in the Garden…..…$3…………973-596-6550Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street 12:15 – 1.45PMJune 25: Antoinette Montague (vocalist)July 2: Nilson Matta-Brazilian Voyage (bass)July 9: T.S. Monk (drummer)July 16: Cecil Bridgewater & Quartet (trumpet)July 23: Adam Niewood & His Rabble Rousers (saxophonist)
July 30: Lou Donaldson (saxophonist)
Senior Fridays……1-4PM…………..973-596-6550Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street
June 12: Fred Hunter & his Quartet
July 10: Science: Discover secret lives of bees
Military Park ConcertsBroad St & Raymond Blvd, Newark
July 30: The Kootz - 11AM-3PM
Aug 13: The Kootz 3PM
Sept 3: Chris with the Kootz -3PM
Sept 24: The Kootz – 3PM
Brookside Park – 7:30PM (except for July 4)Broad & Bay Ave, Bloomfield
July 4: Jobonano & the Godson of Soul -6PMJuly 7: The Mahoney BrothersJuly 14: Carnaby & The KootzJuly 21: The InfernosJuly 28: The B-Street Band
Newark Legal Center Concerts, Newark1 Riverfront Plaza……………...973-624-8073
Aug 25: The Infernos – 12Noon
Summer Music………………….….973-268-3500Brookdale Park (Wachtung Ave, Montclair) at 7:30PM
Fridays, July 10 – August 14
Mountainside Park Concerts………………..7PMMt. Hebron & Laurel Pl, Upper Montclair
Saturday, July 4: The Kootz
Grover Cleveland Park (Brookside Ave, Montclair)
August 18 at 7PM
Hollywood Park………………………………7:30PMHollywood, Fairfield ● July 1: The Infernos
Independence Park (Van Buren/Walnut, Newark)
June 30 at 7PM
Irvington Park (Grove & Lyons)
July 9 at 7PM
Ivy Hill Park (Mt. Vernon Pl. & Seton Hall, Newark)July 14, 23 at 7PM
Monte Irvin Orange Park (Center & Harrison) OrangeJuly 7 at 7PM
Riverbank Park (Market/Van Burren, Newark)August 27 at 7PM
Vailsburg Park (So. Orange/Oraton Pkwy, Newark)
August 4 at 7PM
Verona Park (Bloomfield/Lakeside)
July 21 at 7PM
Watessing Park (Bloomfield/Conger, Bloomfield)August 11 at 7PM
Weequahic Park (Elizabeth/Meeker, Newark)
August 25 at 7PM
West Side Park (So. 13th St/18th Ave, Newark)
July 28 at 7PM
Buchmuller Park, Seacaucus - 7PMAug 13: The Cameos
Aug 20: Somers Dream Orchestra
Yanticaw Park (Centre & Park, Nutley)- 7:30PMJuly 29: Jersey Sound
Taylor Park Bandshell - 7PM100 Main Street, Millburn
July 12: The Robert Murdock Band
Memorial Park Gazebo Concerts - 7PMSouth Livingston Ave, Livingston
Sun, July 26: The B-Street Band
Memorial Park Concerts - 7PMVreeland Ave, Nutley
June 18: The Infernos July 23: The Cameos
Civic Square Concerts - 7PMBloomfield Ave, Verona
July 8: The B Street Band July 29: Joey Armino & the Family
Italian Feast Concert - 7PMLincoln & Mechanic Street, Orange
September 12: Jersey Sound
HUDSON COUNTYGroove on the Grove Concert, Jersey CityGrove Street PATH Station Pavilion
June 17: The Sweet Sacrifice - 6PM
July 8: Plowing Mud Forever – 6PM
July 22: BinkYbianca – 6PM
Aug 5: Manchild -8PM
Sept 2: Snowball – 5PM
Sept 16: New Soul/Rock – 6PM
Liberty State Park, Jersey City July 12: Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra – 4PM
July 14: The B Street Band – 5PM
Aug 4: Reminisce – 7PM
Holy Rosary Church Concerts - 7PMFront area, 6th Street, Jersey City
Aug 12: The B Street Band
Concerts in Church Square Park…201-420-2070Willow Ave bet 45h & 5th St, Hoboken….7PMWednesdays in August, Call for Schedule
Shakespeare in the Park………..…201-420-2207Sinatra Park, Frank Sinatra Drive between 4th & 5th
Street, Hoboken – 7PM
June 22 & 29: The Winters Tale July 13: Troilus & Cressida Aug 10 & 17: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Shipyard Park, Hudson & 13th Street, Hoboken
June 15: The Winters Tale – 7PM July 20: Troilus & Cressida Aug 3: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Ellsworth Park, Palisade Ave/25th St, Union City
June 18: The Winters Tale – 8PM July 9: Troilus & Cressida Aug 13: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Van Vorst Park, Jersey City July 1: The Winters Tale – 7PM July 16: Troilus & Cressida Aug 19: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Summer Enchanted Evening ConcertsSinatra Park Amphitheater (Frank Sinatra Drive,
4th & 5th Street) Hoboken……..201-420-2207Thursdays June 4 – August 27 ● 7-9PM
MERCER COUNTYPrinceton Concerts, Palmer Square …..2PMNassau Street, across from the university
Aug 1: Carnaby Street Band Aug 8: Sun Dog Country
Etra Lake Park Concerts, East Windsor July 19: Elvis Tribute - 6PM
Aug 9: Neil Diamond Tribute
Twin Rivers Library Concert, East WindsorJuly 11: The Mahoney Brothers – 8PM
MIDDLESEX COUNTYWaterfront Park Concerts, Carteret
July 12: The Cameos – 7PM Aug 2: Jersey Sound Aug 23: Emile Stucchio & Classics
East Brunswick Cultural CenterAmphitheater, Dunhams Corner Road East – 7PM
June 20: Garden State Symphonic Band June 27: Robert Murdock Band July 23: Sonny Ken Band (jazz/blues)
Aug 13: Tequila Rose (rock)
Middlesex County Fair - 9PMCranbury Rd, East Brunswick
Aug 6: Ridgemont High Band
Geick Park Concerts, Old BridgeJuly 14: Parrot Beach – 7PM
South Amboy Summer ConcertsWaterfront Park, Sayreville Beach Front Gazebo, O’Leary Blvd
July 15: Robert Murdock Band – 6:30:M
Concerts in the Gazebo, Florham Park - 7PMJune 14: RB Express & the Del Angels (50’s -60’s)
June 21: Robert Murdock BandJune 28: David Aaron Orchestra (big band)July 19: Tom ChainJuly 26: Beach Bumz
High School Soccer Field ConcertsSamuel Lupo Place, Woodbridge – 7:30PM
July 6: The B Street BandJuly 13: The DupreesJuly 20: BeginningsJuly 27: Kenny Vance & the PhanotonesAug 3: Billy Joel TributeAug 17: Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn BridgeAug 24: Hotel CaliforniaAug 31: The Infernos
Beechwoods Park Gazebo Concerts137 Beekman Rd, Monmouth Junction, 7PM
July 10: Ramblin’ Dawgs (rock/blues)
July 17: Virgin Vinyl (70’s-80’s rock)
July 24: Doo-WopJuly 31: Whiskey Girls Country BandAug 7: Hidden Gems
MONMOUTH COUNTYFranklin Lake Park Gazebo Concerts – 7PMLocust & Lakeview Ave, West Long Branch
June 14: RB Express (50’s/60’s)
June 19: The Grease Band June 21: Robert Murdock Band
June 28: David Aaron Orchestra
Uptown Tuesday Night Concert….732-923-2044St. Lukes Church Parking Lot (Broadway & Washington)
June 30 – Sensational Soul Cruisers 7PM - Long Branch
Jazz & Blues by the Beach……….732-923-2044West End Park (Brighton & Ocean Ave, Long Branch)
June 21: Chuck Lambert June 28: Philadelphia Funk Authority July 5: Gas House Gorillas July 12: Saron Crenshaw July 19: Soul Project July 26: Moose & the Bullet Proff Band Aug 2: Shade Tree Mechanics Aug 9: Rocket Men Aug 16: Function 11 Aug 23: Tonemasters Aug 30: Nicole Hart &I Her MRG Band
Brighton Ave & Kossick Way, Long Branch Aug 8: The Happenings – 6PM
Jazz & Blues Festival………..….732-923-2044Great Lawn by the Promenade, Longbranch
Saturday, September 5, 1-10PM
Thursday Concerts by the Sea…..732-923-2044Festival Plaza, Pier Village, Long Branch 7PM
June 18: Tim McLoone June 25: Yasgurs Farm July 2: The Greaseband July 9: LBHS Jazz Orchestra July 16: The Nerds July 23: Dr. Dave & Friends July 30: Cats on a Smooth Surface Aug 6: Boot Hill Express Aug 13: After the Reign Aug 20: Brian Kirk & the Jirks Aug 27:Tthe Jazz Lobsters
Downtown Tuesday NightsNew Broadway stage near McDonalds, Long Branch
July 7, 14, 21 at 7PM
Freehold Summer Concerts……..732-462-3584Veterans Park, 1776 Union Ave, Hazlet
July 21: The B Street Band – 8PM
Aug 4: The Infernos – 7:30PM
Aug 18: Carnaby Street – 7PM
Jazz & Blues Festival…………..…732-342-4244Marine Park, Wharf Ave, Redbank
Friday, June 5: 5-10PM Saturday, June 6: 11-10PM Sunday, June 7: 11-6PM
Monmouth City Hall of Records…732-333-0094Parking Lot, 10 E. Main St, Freehold
July 2: Tribute to the Beatles – 7:30PM
Jazz in the Park….…7PM…...732-842-4244Riverside Gardens Park Front Street, RedBank
Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 6, 20, 27
Oldies in the Park………..732-842-4244Riverside Gardens Park Front Street, RedBank
Wednesdays, Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 – 7PM
Friday Night Concerts………....732-681-3700 x229Pyanoe Plaza, 9th Ave & Main St, Belmar 7PM
June 19: Joe Petrillo June 26: Dream Team (rock & roll)
July 3: Paul Marino Band (classic rock)
July 10: Dennis Couglin (rock/blues)
July17: Diana & Tim McCarrry July 24: Danny White July 31: R&B Express Aug 7: Irish & Folk Aug 14: Pat Roddy Band Aug 21: Round the House Aug 28: Roaring 20’s
St. Rose High School Concert7th Ave, Belmar – 7:30PM
June 25: Total Soul
Monday Night Band Concerts - BelmarTaylor Pavillon, Ocean Ave & 5th & 6th Ave
Mondays July & August at 7PM
Twilight Concert Series…………....732-739-3900Mini Park, Keyport - 7-9PM
Saturdays in June
Normandy Park - 7:30PM600 Nutswamp Road, Middletwon
July 16: The Happenings July 30: B Street Band Aug 13: The Grease Band
Boardwalk at Beacon Blvd Lighthouse, Sea GirtJuly 6: The Kootz – 7PM
Main Street & Beachfront, KeansburgAug 27: The Kootz – 7PM
Sandy Hook Beach Concerts……....732-291-7783Beach Area E, Wednesdays at 6PM
June 24 – August 12
Southern Gospel (The Skyline Boys)Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Rd,Marlboro………………………………….732-946-4247
Saturday, July 12 at 7PMConcerts in the Park, Toms RiverHuddy Park, Water & Main…732-341-8738
June 28: Rock (1-9PM)
July 26: Bluegrass (5-9PM)
Aug 23: Blues (5-9PM)
Shakespeare in the Park………….732-449-0577Devine Park, 5th & Passaic Ave, Spring Lake 7:30PM
Much Ado About NothingJuly 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 & Aug 1
MORRIS COUNTYBee Meadow Park, Hanover - 7PM
July 6: Beginnings July 20: The Infernos July 27: The B Street Band
Grace Lord Park - 7:30PMW. Main & Essex Ave, Boonton
July 1: Beauty & the Grease (oldies)
July 8: Full Circle (70’s & 80’s)
July 15: Doc Holiday (country)
July 22: Ableman (polka)
Aug 5: Big Jeff & Bouncy People (kids)
Luker Park, Ridgedale Ave, East HanoverJuly 4: Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra – 8PM
July 14: The Happenings – 7:30PM
Freedom Park, Riverdale - 7:30PM July 15: The B Street Band Aug 19: The Grease Band
Park Gazebo, Mendham - 7PMMountain & Park Ave
July 12: Carnaby Street Band Aug 2: Robert Murdock Band (classic rock)
Roberts Gardens Concert at GlenbrookOff Rt 202 (Speedwell Ave), Morris Plains
July 12: The Kootz – 6:30PM
Rockaway Summer Concerts -3PMPark Lake Gazebo, Mt. Hope Road, Rockaway
Aug 2: Reminisce Aug 9: The Silver Starlite Orchestra Aug 16: The Cameos Aug 23: the Kootz
Wharton Canal Music FestivalHugh Force Canal Park, West Central Ave, Wharton
Saturday, Aug 21: 11AM-3PM
OCEAN COUNTYMusic Mondays…. ……………..1-800-SEA-SHORBoardwalk at Hiering Ave, Seaside Heights
Mondays in July & August at 7PM
Harvey Cedars Concerts……………609-361-7990Sunset Park, West Salem Ave, Harvey Cedars…7-9M
July15: Classic Rock, 60’s & 70’s July 22: Ted Hammocks & Blowout Boys July 29: No Discipline Aug 5: Classic Rock Aug 12: Funk/Soul Aug 19: The Verdict
Concert at the Dock, Municipal DockE. Bay Ave, Barnegat…….7PM
Saturdays in July & August
Windward Beach Park, Brick - 7:30PM July 2: The B Street Band July 23: The Infernos Sept 3: The Mahoney Brothers
Johnson Park Concert……………732-928-1200Cooks Bridge Rd & Manhattan St, Jackson
Aug 7: The Infernos – 7:30PM
Concerts on the Green……………609-492-2739Veterans Bicentennial Park, Engleside & Beach AveBeach Haven, 7-9PM
June 25: The Barley Boys July 1: Sentimental Journey Band July 8: Carnaby Street Band July 15: Jimmy & The Parrot July 22: Past Times Bluegrass Band July 29: Jersey Gold Aug 5: Frank Albert Dance Band Aug 12: Exodus Supreme Aug 19: Fred Lehotay & the Ragtimes Aug 26: Howard Isaacson (contemporary jazz)
Veterans Park ConcertForest Hill Pkwy, Berkeley Township
June 29: Strictly 60’s – 6PM
Aug 25: The Infernos – 6:30PM
Sunday Night Concerts at the GazeboPhila. Ave at Bay Blvd, Lavallette…732-793-36527
Sundays, July 5 – Sept 6 at 7PM
Jazz & Blues Fest June 20 ● Noon – 9PMMunicipal Parking Lot, Point Pleasant
Independence Day Celebration……732-657-8121Harry Wright Lake, Whiting – 5PM music & 9PM
fireworks ● Saturday, July 4, 6-9PM
Concerts by the Bay…7:30PM…..609-494-2171 X116Waterfront Park at 10th Street & Shore Ave, Ship Bottom
July 9: The Soundmasters July 16: The Verdict July 23: Classic Rock July 30: Tribute to Rod Stewart Aug 6: Classic Rock Aug 13: Irish Music Aug 20: Jimmy & the Parrots
Atlantic Concert Series………..…732-892-0600Inlet Beach Stage, Jenkinson’s, Point Pleasant BeachBus leaves firehouse at 5:30 – concert at 7:30PM
Wednesdays, July & AugustFather Alphonse Stephenson’s 45 piece orchestra
Concert Fest 2009…………………..732-657-8121Harry Wright Lake, Whiting…..6-9PM
July 11, 25, Aug 8, 22, Sept 5
Spring Concert: Broadway, Spirituals, Popular Tunes
The Island Singers – 609-607-5527June 22: STAC, 100 McKinley Ave, Manahawkin7:30PMJune 27: Engleside & Beach Ave, Beach Haven, 8PM
PASSAIC COUNTYMemorial Park Gazebo ConcertWilmore Road, Little Falls
June 25: The Kootz – 7PM
Main Memorial Park Concert…………….7:30PMStadium Area, Main St & Park Slope, Clifton
Sun, July 19: Somers Dream OrchestraSun, Aug 23: Reminisce (Doo-Wop)
Third Ward Park Concert, Passaic…………..7PMJuly 15: Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra
Shakespeare in the Park……………..201-420-2207Long Pond Iron Works State Park, West Milford
Saturday, Aug 8 at 5PM: Merry Wives of Windsor
SOMERSET COUNTYManville Public Library Concert100 South 10th Ave, Parking Lot
Aug 18: The Kootz – 7PM
Bridgewater Concerts…………908-722-1200 x351Duke Island Park, Old York Rd, Bridgewater 7PM
June 28: The Party Dolls July 4: Shorty & the Jersey Horns July 12: Blues Fest, 5:30PM July 19: The Duprees
July 26: Cajum Aces & Creole Cowboys, 5:30PM
Aug 2: Red Molly & Gibson Brothers, 5:30PM
Aug 9: Orleans
Aug 16: Rat Pack Tribute
Aug 23: Somers Dream Orchestra
Aug 30: The New Rascals
Municipal Grounds Concerts - 7PM46 Mountain Blvd, Warren
July 9: Carnaby Street & The Kootz
Concert in the Park, Liberty Park…..908-234-2251Main Street, Peapack-Gladstone ● 7PM
July 8: Sun Dog Country July 22: The Kootz July 29: Wind Symphony (Natirar Park)
Aug 4: Briz Aug 12: Tequilla Rose (country)
Aug 26: Open Jam
SUSSEX COUNTYSussex City Community College ConcertOne College Hill Rd, Newton - 7PM
July 16: Somers Dream Orchestra (big band)
UNION COUNTYSpecial Events Hot Line……………..908-352-8410
Elizabeth Train Station Plaza………………6PMWest Grand & Broad StreetAug 20: Jobonano & the Godsons of Soul
Village Green Concerts, Summit - 7PM July 14: Jersey Sound July 21: The Kootz July 28: Parrot Beach
Veterans Park Concert - 7:30PMForest Hill Parkwary, Berkeley Township
July 28: The Duprees
Italian Feast Concert, Union………………..7PMUnion Center, Stuyvesant Ave bt Morris & Vauxhall Rd
Sept 19: Carnaby Street Band Sept 20: Chris with the Characters
Linden Summer Concerts…………908-474-8600Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade Amphitheater, 400Northwood Ave (across from City Hall), Linden
June 23: 1910 Fruitgum Company, 7PM June 30: The Verdict, 7pm July 4: The Van Martin Band, 8PM July 7: Mustang Sally, 7PM July 14: The Sensational Soul Cruisers, 7PM July 21: Tina Turner Tribute, 7:30 July 28: Zydeco-A-Go-Go (Mardi Gras nite) Aug 4: Jobonano & the Godsons of Soul, 7:30 Aug 10: Robert Murdock Band, 7PM Aug 18: Marakesh, 7:30 Aug 25: Emile Stucchio & the Classics, 7:15 Sept 1: Doo-Wop, 7:15 Sept 8: Jersey Sound, 7:15 Sept 15: The Kootz, 7PM Sept 29: Dara & Frank, 7PM
Summer Concerts in the Park……...908-527-4900 Echo Lake: July 1 7:30PM Oak Ridge, Clark July 8, 22 & Aug 5, 19
Shakespeare in the Park…………….201-420-2207David Bearly H.S. football field, Kenilworth, 7:30PM
June 25: The Winters Tale July 23: Troilus & Cressida Aug 6: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Italian Feast Concert, Union………………..7PMUnion Center, Stuyvesant Ave bt Morris & Vauxhall Rd
Sept 19: Carnaby Street Band Sept 20: Chris with the Characters
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Kids & Family Fun – NJFREE BEACHES – Beaches are free in Atlantic City and Wildwood, and on Wednesdays & Thursdays inSeaside Heights.
BERGEN COUNTYBergen County Department of Parks: Call for programs - 201-336-PARK (7275)
Battle of the High School Bands…………………………..June 17……………………………………7PMFort Lee Community Center, 1355 Inwood Terrace
CAPE MAYBoardwalk Family Fun Nights, Boardwalk, Wildwood………..7-9PM………………………..609-523-1602
Thursdays in July and August: Parades, Clowns, Music
Family Nights on the Boardwalk, Ocean City Thursdays, July 2 through Labor Day, 7:30-9:30PM
Radio Disney Tuesdays: Meet Disney personalities, dance, and contests117th & Boardwalk, Ocean City ● Tuesdays, July 7 – Aug 11 at 7:30PM
Kids Jubilee: Week of contests, sculpting, treasure hunts……………………………………….609-525-9300Moorlyn Terrace Boardwalk, Music Pier, Ocean City ● June 22 -June 26, 11-2PM
Family Fourth of July: Kite Flying & Entertainment…………………..………………….……609-525-9300Carey Stadium, 6th Street off Boardwalk, Ocean City ● July 4, 5-9PM
ESSEX COUNTYFishing Derbies …………………………….8-11AM, Saturdays…………….973-268-3500, Ext 234 or 254
June 13: Orange Monte Irvin Park Pond, Center St & Harrison, Orange Sept 12: Irvington Park Pond, Grove St & Lyons Ave, Irvington
Kids Kingdom Jubilee………………………..June 6………..…..Noon – 7PM…..……….…908-527-4000Cedar Brook Park (Park & Pemberton), Plainfield
HUDSON COUNTYFamily Night at Shipyard Park…………………Tuesdays - 7PM………………………….201-420-220713th Street & McFeeley Drive (East of Hudson Street), Hoboken
June 9: Princess Katie & Racer Steve June 16: Hilly the Skinny Juggle Boy July 28: Music Together June 23: Yosi Sing-A-Long Aug 4: Fuzzy Lemons July 7: Mother Goose Aug 11: Erin Lee & Marce July 14: Baze & His Silly Friend Aug 18: Polka Dot Pals July 21: Patience Moore, Cowboy Girl Aug 25: Star Fish
Kiddieplooza: Games, rides, face painting, musicPier A Park, First Street & Frank Sinatra Drive, Hoboken ● Sunday, June 14 from 11-4PM
MERCER COUNTYFreedom Festival, Mercer County Park Rink Area, West Windsor……...3-11PM……………609-448-1947
Saturday, June 27: Music, food, rides, games
East Windsor Recreation Department – variety of activities – 609-443-4000
Independence Day Celebration, Etra Lake Park, East Windsor Thursday, July 2 at 6PM: Live entertainment and fireworks
Movie Night in Etra Park: The movie “Cars” + music, rides, games……. ……………….…609-443-4000 East Windsor: August 1 at 7PM
MIDDLESEX COUNTYPlays-in-the-Park................................ Adults $5 & Children < 12 years free………...................732-548-2884Roosevelt Park, Edison (Grandview Ave Exit) (www.playsinthepark.com), no Sunday performances
Company, Tuesday– Friday, June 23 - July 3 (no July 4 performances) at 8:30PM All Shook Up, Wed-Sat from July 15 - July 25 Singing in the Rain, Wed – Sat, August 5 - August 15
MONMOUTH COUNTYLongstreet Farm, Holmdel, 44 Longstreet Rd, Holmdel………………………………………732-946-3758Open weekends, May – September from 9AM-5PM, demonstrations of the rural past
June 14, 19, Aug 2: Music from the turn of the century, 1-3PM June 14, July 12, Aug 9: Blacksmith Demonstration, 1-3PM Aug 22 – 23: Potato Harvest, 12Noon – 2PM
Historic Walnford, 78 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold……1-4PM ………………….……..609-259-6275 June 14: Fiddler on the Roof
Battle of the Bands: High School Bands Compete Saturday, June 13: Upper Shores Library, 112 Jersey City Ave, Lavallette, 12-3PM……....732-793-3996
Sandcastle Contest…………………………July 15………..…8:30AM…………..………….732-681-370016th – 19th Ave Beaches, Belmar
Monmouth County Public Library – multiple programs: www.monmouthcountylib.org Sunday, June 14: String Trio, 2PM, Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan………...732-431-7220 Friday, June 26: Local Rock Bands, 6-10PM, Howell Branch, 310 Old Tavern Road…732-938-2300, X4 Wednesday, July 8: Theatre – The Odyssey by Homer, 7PM, Headquarters……………...732-431-7220
Summer Family Film Festival, Monmouth Public Library,Tickets are free and available in advance – call for pick up times
Headquarters , 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan……………………………………..……….……732-431-7226 Saturday, June 27: Pinnocchio (1940, G), 10-11:30AM Saturday, July 11: The Tale of Despereaux (2008, G), 10-11:35 Saturday, July 18: Wall-E (2008, G), 10-11:40 Saturday, July 25: Coralina (2009, PG) 10-11:40
Eastern Branch (Rt 35, Shrewsbury)…………………………………………………………….….732-842-5995 Monday, June 22: Stallion of the Cimarrron (G), 2-3:35PM Monday, July 6: Kung Fu (2008, PG), 2-3:35PM
Family Movies in the Park, Riverside Gardens, Redbank –music at 7PM and movie at dusk…..732-530-2782 July 7: Madagascar 2 ● July 28: Barnyard July 14: Bee Movie ● Aug 4: Igor July 21: Shrek 3 ● Aug 11: Despereaux
MORRIS COUNTYMorris County ParkFather’s Day Stroll: All ages guided walk on trails………………………………………………..973-635-6629
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center: Saturday, June 20 at 2PMGeology Hike: Learn the Geological History of Pyramid Mountain Saturday,
Meet at Pyramid Mountain, moderate difficulty, meet June 27 at 10AM, $1.00 feePyramid Mountain Hike: Age 7+…………………………………………………………..……….973-334-3130
Meet at Pyramid Mountain, moderate difficulty, June 28 & July 4 at 10AM
OCEAN COUNTYChildren’s Beach Shows: Point Pleasant Beach, South Beach, Mondays at 7PM, June – August
Kids Night, Firehouse, West 80th Street, Harvey Cedars, pre-register & limit of 25………………….609-361-7990 July 13: 6-8PM ● August 6: 7PM
Rock & Ride: Bike along Long Beach Island, beginning at Sunset Park…….….Sept 13………732-493-9100
SOMERSET COUNTYConcerts IN Libert Park, Peapack-Gladstone…………………7PM…………..908-234-2251
July 15: Mr Ray ● Aug 19: Big Jeff
UNION COUNTYKids Kingdom Traveling Jubilee - Clowns, music, jugglers, pony rides, amusement rides…...908-527-4900
July 6: Cedar Brook Park, Plainfield, 1-5PM July 12: Mount Carmel Society Field, Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, 12Noon-6PM Aug 16: Conant Street Park, Hillside, 12Noon – 6PM Sept 12, 13: Nomahegan Park, Cranford, 12Noon – 8PM Sept 12, 13: Shane Walsh field, Kenilworth Blvd, Cranford, 12Noon -5PM
National Night Out: Live Music, rides, activities……………………………………………....877-424-1234Meisel Park, Springfield ● August 4 from 6-8PM
Family Flix, Meisel Park, Springfield…………………………9PM………………….….……877-424-1234 Aug 4 ● Aug 11
Family Flix, Warinanco Park (Cricket Field), Elizabeth. ………9PM………….….……….…..877-424-1234 June 23 ● June 30
Family Flix, Rahway River Park, Rahway…………………….9PM………….………………877-424-1234 July 14 ● July 21
Family Flix, Oak Ridge Park, Clark……………………………9PM………………..……..August 11 & 18
METROPOLITAN EAP………….49 West 12th Street, Suite 1D, NY, NY…………..…..….212-352-3274
NEW JERSEY FILMFort Lee Movies & Music Under the Stars (Bergen Co) Outdoor Stage, Fort Lee Community Center1355 Inwood Terrace………………………www.fortleefilm.org.……………………..….….201-592-3663Music at 7PM & Movies at 8:30, Wednesdays
June 24: Paper Moon Aug 19: Bride of Frankenstein July 8: Seabiscuit Sept 2: The Grapes of Wrath July 22: Bugsy Malone Sept 16: Wizard of Oz Aug 12: Stagecoach
Mahwah Public Library (Bergen) 100 Ridge Road……Thursdays at 1:30………………………….201-529-7323 June 11: The Queen (1997, PG) ● July 9: The Incredible Hulk (2008, PG13)
June 18: The Private Lives of Elizabeth & Essex (1939, G) ● July 23: Chronicles of Narnia (2008, PG)
June 25: Marie Antoinette (2006, PG13) ● July 30: The Mummy: Tomb of the July 2: Dark Knight (2008, PG13) Dragon Emperor (2008, PG13)
Englewood Public Library (Bergen), McKay Room...................7:30PM……………………201-568-2215, X512 Aug 5: Melinda & Melinda ● Aug 26: Ice Age 2: Meltdown Aug 19: Waitress
Hoboken Movies Under the Stars (Hudson) Pier A Park, 1st St & Frank Sinatra Drive…(dusk)…….. 201-420-2207 June 10: Frost/Nixon July 29: Ironman June 17: Doubt Aug 5: Kung Fu Panda June 24: Man On Wire Aug 12: Horton Hears a Who July 8: Get Smart Aug 19: Madagascar July 15: Mamma Mia (sing-a-long) Aug 26: Caraline 3D July 2: The Dark Knight
Newark Black Film Festival (Essex)………….………………………….………….………....…..973-596-6550 Adult Cinema, Wednesday June 24 – July 29 at 7PM Youth Cinema, Monday, June 29 – Aug 3 at 1PM
Redbank Movies (Monmouth Co) Riverside Gardens Park, 54 West Front Street………...8:45PM…….732-741-9211 July 7: Madagascar July 28: Barnyard July 14: Bee Movie Aug 4: Igor July 21: Shrek 3 Aug 11: Despereaux
Family Film Festival, Monmouth Public Library Tickets are free & available in advance – call for pick up times
Headquarters , 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan……………………………………..……….……732-431-7226 Saturday, June 27: Pinnocchio (1940, G), 10-11:30AM Saturday, July 11: The Tale of Despereaux (2008, G), 10-11:35 Saturday, July 18: Wall-E (2008, G), 10-11:40 Saturday, July 25: Coralina (2009, PG) 10-11:40
Eastern Branch (Rt 35 Shrewsbury)…………………………………………….………………….732-842-5995 Monday, June 22: Stallion of the Cimarrron (G), 2-3:35PM Monday, July 6: Kung Fu (2008, PG), 2-3:35PM
Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan…………………………………………..…..….732-431-7220
Tuesday, June 9: New in Town (2009, PG) at 11AM & 6:30PM Tuesday, June 16: Rope (1948, PG) at 2PM Tuesday, June 17: Lake Tahoe at 2PM & 6:30PM Tuesday, June 23: Adaptation (2002R) at 2PM Tuesday, June 30: Humoresque (1946) at 2PM
Matawan-Aberdeen Library (Monmouth), 165 Main Street, Matawan………………………...732-583-9100 June 15: Seven Pounds & June 22: Last Chance at 2:30PM
Sunday Night Movies on the Beach, 8th Ave, Beach, Belmar (Monmouth) - Dusk
June 21: Kung Fu Panda Aug 2: Beverly Hills Chihuahua June 28: Wall-E Aug 9: High School Musical 3 July 5: Bolt Aug 16: Bedtime Stories July 12: Tales of Despereaux Aug 23: Hotel for Dogs July 19: The Perfect Game Aug 30: Narnia Prince Caspian July 26: Madagascar 2 Sept 6: Speed Racer
Drive in Movie, Municipal Dock, Bay Ave, Barnegat (Ocean) ● Saturday, June 27 - Dusk ● 609-698-0080
Lavallette Movies on the Bay (Ocean Co) Gazebo, Philadelphia & Bay Ave………….Dusk….…732-830-7446 Tuesdays, July 7 to August 25
Thursday Night Movies on the Beach (Ocean Co)……Dusk… Age 13+.……800-SEASHOR or…732-854-8000Hiering Ave Ocean Front Stage, Seaside Heights ● Thursdays in July & August
Mountainside Public Library (Union)…………………………………….… …………………...908-233-0115Constitution Plaza, Mountainside Monday at 12Noon ● June 15: Sabateur ● June 22: Spellbound
Movies in Linden (Union)……………………………………………………………………...908-474-86002008 Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, Linden
June 11: Madagascar II July 30: Verdict July 25: Akeelah & the Bee
Family Flix (Union)………………………………………………………………………….…908-527-4000Warinanco Park Elizabeth Rahway River Park, Rahway
June 23: A Shark’s Tale (PG) July 14: Karate Kid (PG)
June 30: Jumanji (PG) July 21: All Dog’s Go to Heaven (G)
Meisel Park, SpringfieldAug 4: Happy Feet (PG)
Oak Ridge Park, ClarkAug 11: Kung Fu Panda (PG)
Aug 18: Rudy (PG)
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