Land of the Free

It's true. The Big Apple offers you world-class entertainment that doesn't cost a thing.

Bryant Park Summer Film Festival
Grab a patch of lawn and enjoy films like Superman, The Apartment, and Bride of Frankenstein once the sun goes down.

Midsummer Night Swing
Dance the night away at Lincoln Center for twenty-five days of salsa, two-step, disco, and swing.

Hudson River Park River Flicks
With nights for kids and for grownups, there's enough movies for everyone's taste. Plus free popcorn.

Concerts in the Parks
Join the Philharmonic for inspiring evenings of classical music and fireworks.

River to River Festival
Music takes over Lower Manhattan with acts like Sonic Youth, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, and The Persuations.

Shakespeare in the Park
Hamlet and Hair at Central Park's Delacorte Theater.

SummerStage
A world of concerts, dance, and comedy. Featuring Thievery Corporation, Taj Mahal, Wyclef Jean, and Los Lonely Boys.

Celebrate Brooklyn
Feist, Spoon, Bob Dylan, and more at the Prospect Park Bandshell.

Today Show Concert Series
Start your day with Coldplay, Rascal Flatts, Natasha Bedingfield, Miley Cyrus, and Paula Abdul.

Affairs to Remember

Sure, there's stuff going on everyday. But we'll leave those lists to the pros... this is the best of the best.

Tribeca Drive-In
June 19-22: Free outdoor film series at Rockefeller Center, including the new short film series at Top of the Rock.

Coney Island Mermaid Parade
June 23: Did you know NYC has it's own Mardis Gras? Come see this unique art parade before construction starts... a quintessentially Brooklyn event!

Madagascar!
June 21: The Bronx Zoo presents six weekends of lemurs, bugs, geckos, and fossa... a jungle paradise.

The NYC Waterfalls
June 26: The water gets turned onto the city's new public art project in four locations (Brooklyn Bridge, Governor's Island, Pier 4 in Brooklyn, and Pier 35 in Manhattan).

Figment on Governor's Island
June 27-29: A creative social experiment by area artists, including sculpture, dance, body painting, readings, and outdoor workshops.

Yankees vs. Red Sox
July 3-6: One final season to round homeplate...

Picasso's Sculptures at MoMA
July 3: See the radical works in bronze and plaster that inspired some of Pablo's famous paintings.

Macys 4th of July Fireworks
July 4: Four barges in the East River... get to your fav spot early and bring plenty of water!

Restaurant Week
July 21-Aug 1: Ten days, far too many restaurants with incredible prix-fixe lunch and dinner.

McCarren Pool's Final Season
August 13: Wilco closes up this classic Williamsburg venue before its big renovation.

Haven Fall Season
September 15: Monday Nights return with a brand new season. Bring your friends and come enjoy our weekly worship, prayer, discussion, and fellowship. See you there!

Home of the Brave

Looking for action? Here's some healthful and adventurous ideas...

NYC Parks Events Calendar
Listings for everything in New York's incredible 28,000 acres of green space.

Central Park Sports
What's your flavor? Soccer, fishing, handball, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, row boating...

Hiking Upstate
Take the train up the Hudson River Valley for the best in local hiking, biking, and climbing.

Kayak on the Hudson River
Free walk-up kayaking, adventure trips, and evening classes.

Trapeze School
A safe, challenging, and fun environment to learn how to fly through the air!

She Told Me To Walk This Way
A healthy collection of neighborhood treks for every mood and soundtrack.

Road Trip, Mediterranean Style
The Times offers some suggestions for getting out of the city... way out.

The Project

Promote Your Hometown
Our friends at Good Magazine want you to submit a video promoting your hometown. Winner gets JetBlue tickets!

The AV Swap
Houston's own annual experimental mashup comes to NYC! Filmmakers: submit your visuals without audio. Musicians: submit your audio without visuals. Let the collaborative fun begin!