The weekend is here again?!?!  Here’s another FANTASTIC NYC weekend! **Reminder**  Each day has its own page-click through for 18 GREAT activities this weekend plus outdoor concerts and street fairs/festivals in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. Have Fun!

FRIDAY JULY 20, 2012

MUSEUMS/ART/GALLERIES

The Lens and Life of Homai Vyarawalla

This exhibition presents the photography of India’s first female photojournalist from the late 1930s to 1970. She documented key events from the generation around Independence, including the historic meeting of Gandhi and the Congress Committee on the 1947 plan for partition, as well as visits to India by Queen Elizabeth, Jacqueline Kennedy, Ho Chi Minh, and others. *FREE* Admission on Friday’s from 6pm-10pm.

Through January 14, 2013

Rubin Museum of Art
150 W. 17th St-between 6th Ave and 7th Ave
http://www.rmanyc.org/homaivyarawalla
Tel: 212-620-5000
Directions:
Subway
A, C, E, 2, 3, F, L, M, N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6 to 14th St
Bus
M5,M6, M7, M20

CONCERTS/MUSIC-**FREE** OUTDOOR CONCERTS

MANHATTAN

Hot Chelle Rae  July 20, 2012
NBC Today Show: Rockefeller Plaza- 49th St between 5th and 6th Ave
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/47105545/ns/today-toyota_concert_series/t/usher-maroon-perform-today-summer-concerts/

Eric Person & Metamorphosis: Jazz, Rhythm & Groove  July 20, 2012  12:30pm-1:45pm
The Plaza at 600 Third Ave at 40th St
http://www.grandcentralpartnership.org/things-to-do/summer-concert-series

Karmin and Dragonette  July 20, 2012 6am
GMA Summer Concert Series:  Summerstage Central Park: 69th St at 5th Ave, Rumsey Field
http://gma.yahoo.com/good-morning-america-summer-concert-series-2012.html

Max Gallico & Sinclair Jennings Jr, Acoustic Soul Duo: Sunset On The Hudson  July 20, 2012 7pm
Pier 45, Christopher St and Hudson River
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/07/20/

Piano In The Park, Isaac Ben Ayala-Performing and Film Recording Artist
July 20, 2012  12:30pm-2:30pm
Bryant Park, 42nd St and 6th Ave-Upper Terrace
http://bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/piano.html

BROOKLYN

Celebrate Brooklyn: Machel Montano/BeLO    July 20, 2012  7:30pm
Prospect Park Bandshell: Prospect Park West at 9th St
http://www.bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebrate-brooklyn

Seaside Summer Series: Squeeze and The Romantics  July 20, 2012  7:30pm
West 21st St and Surf Avenue, Coney Island
http://www.brooklynconcerts.com/seaside.html

KIDS/TEENS

 Get Your Tickets: Ethan Bortnick and The Kidz Bop Kids

“It’s All About The Music Tour” with 11 year old musical sensation Ethan Bortnick, who has headlined more than 100 live shows across the globe, and his special guests, The KIDZ BOP Kids, Billboard’s #1 Kids’ Artists of 2010 and 2011.

Tickets $39-$55. Click link below to purchase:
http://www.symphonyspace.org/event/7560-ethan-bortnick-kidz-bop

Thu, Aug 23 at 7 pm
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space

DANCE/THEATER

Get Your Tix: Fall For Dance Festival 2012

Over 12 evenings, you can sample a diverse and groundbreaking lineup of 20 companies who will be performing everything from hula to ballet and flamenco to tap. In addition, Fall for Dance’s annual DanceTalk series will offer pre-performance panel discussions in the New York City Center Studios (130 West 56th Street). Each discussion is free and open to the public. All tickets are $15.

September 27-October 13, 2012
New York City Center

Click link to purchase tickets: http://www.nycitycenter.org/tickets/productionNew.aspx?performanceNumber=6650

X’TRAS/THINGS TO DO-3 For Today

For Those of You Visiting The City, New To The City or Just Want to Be a Tourist For The Day: *Get Acquainted with New York City in This Five-Hour Introductory Tour*

See all of New York City’s major landmarks and attractions over the course of 5 hours while riding in a climate-controlled vehicle. Led by a professional guide, you will see Times Square, the 5th Avenue shopping district, Wall Street, Trinity Church and the Statue of Liberty. You’ll stop and briefly to explore Central Park, the World Trade Center site, Chelsea Market and more!

 Multiple dates available in July and August. Tickets regularly $100, just $50*

To purchase tickets *Click me*

Intrepid Space Fest

Celebrate the opening of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum’s Space Shuttle Pavilion. NASA will present over three dozen exhibits, displays, and educational demonstrations honoring aeronautics and space exploration past, present and future.  This event will also provide an opportunity for guests to meet and mingle with a number of current and former astronauts. 

Through Sunday July 22, 2012. See website for special event schedule and tickets. Tickets $14-$28. The festival on the pier is **FREE**  http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/spacefest.aspx

The Intrepid
Pier 86
46th St and 12th Ave (West Side Hwy)
Tel:  212-245-0072

Directions:
Subway
A, C, E to 42nd St or C, E to 50th St
Bus
M 42, M50

Two Great Film Festivals:

-Japan Cuts Film Festival

“North America’s premiere showcase for Japanese film”, this festival showcases over 40 high-concept art house titles to popular and grindhouse genre movies. Through July 28, 2012. Tickets are $12

Click link to purchase tickets and see schedule: http://www.japansociety.org/japan_cuts_2012

Japan Society
333 East 47th St, between 1st and 2nd Ave
Tel: 212-832-1155
 Directions:
Subway
4, 5, 6, 7, S to Grand Central
E, M to Lexington Ave/53rd St
Bus
M15, M42, M50, M101, M102

-Gene Kelly Film Fest Lincoln Center: Invitation To The Dance, Gene Kelly @ 100

A Hollywood icon, Gene Kelly starred in some of the most beloved musicals of all time and was revolutionary in changing the look of dance. This festival showcases 23 gems, some rarely screened and many well-known classics. Through July 26, 2012. Tickets are $13.

Click link to purchase tickets and see schedules: http://www.filmlinc.com/films/series/invitation-to-dance-gene-kelly-at-100

Walter Reade Theater
165 W. 65th St
Tel: 212-875-5601
Directions: 
Subway
1  to 66th Street/Lincoln Center
Bus
M5, M7, M10, M11, M66, M104

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