NYC Summer 07 concerts and fun

updated July 10, 2007

Performance
Shakespeare in the park free performance
http://www.publictheater.org/shakespeare/tickets.php
This year they have Romeo & Juliet (tragic love story) and Midsummer Night's Dream (romantic comedy). I have yet to see how crazy the lines are. Wish me luck! [Edit: Tried to get R&J on their last weekend but was unsuccessful, will try for MND in a few weeks]

Shakespeare on the Run
http://newyorkclassical.org/
If you don't want to wait in line for a free play, go check out this one. Also in Central Park.
[Passed, but org has other events in Aug]

The Met in the Parks
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/season/parks.aspx
Free admission. La Bohème, Faust [Already Past]

Concerts
brooklyn $3 concerts
http://www.briconline.org/celebrate/schedule_2007.asp

river to river free concerts
http://www.rivertorivernyc.com/home.php
A ton of offerings at various locations around NYC

Solar1
http://www.solar1.org/about/events/index.html
Solar Powered. Neat idea!

summer stage concerts
http://www.summerstage.org/
central park offerings.

bryant park Good Morning America
http://www.bryantpark.org/calendar/gma-concerts.php
If you are willing to wake up early...

jvc jazz festival
http://www.festivalproductions.net/jvcjazz/ny/schedule.php?ID=4
somewhat pricey but should be worth it. [Already Past]

Films
Asian Film Festival
http://www.subwaycinema.com/frames/nyaff07films.htm
In case if you're looking for something other than bad summer sequels.[Edit: Already Past]

Bryant Park Outdoor Films
http://nymag.com/listings/community/bryant-park-films/
I'd love to see Casablanca and Psycho on the big screen.

Fun
NY aquarium
http://www.nyaquarium.com/
sharks and rays! all in Brooklyn.

Coney Island Mermaid Parade June 23 Sat.
http://www.coneyisland.com
Embrace your inner fish. [Update: Parade is past, just the regular link now]

Bk'lyn Pool Party
http://thepoolparties.com
How do I get to Brooklyn?

Travel
MTA Deal Packages
http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/mta/destinations.htm
Visit for MTA/LIRR/Metro North Trip Ideas! (NYC, Long Island, Upstate and Conn.!)

NJTransit Packages
http://www.njtransit.com/summer/
Cheesy and flashy site aside, this is a great guide to NJ beaches and fun!

There are more stuff that I'll hopefully post here.

see also my NY Art list of museums and such.