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Calendar of Events

Kayaking on the Hudson

10:00 AM05:00 PM on Sunday, July 19, 2009

72nd Street Launch (72nd Street at the Hudson River)


Join the Downtown Boathouse for 20-minute instructional paddles, and explore the Hudson River first hand. Participants are required to wear a bathing suit, or shorts and a t-shirt, and you must know how to swim. Downtown Boathouse volunteers will supply life jackets, kayaks, paddles, and some tips on paddling. Weather permitting only. For daily weather status: (646) 613-0740.

Categories: Wellness Event Summer on the Hudson

 

Hudson River Fishing

02:00 PM– on Sunday, July 19, 2009

West Harlem Piers Park

Join the Urban Park Rangers and discover the joys of fishing, as we connect to the life living within the Hudson River. Equipment provided, but bring your own luck and enthusiasm. Recommended for ages 10+.

Categories: Family/Kids Event Other Park Activity

 

Lawn Games, Music and More . . .

03:00 PM05:00 PM on Sunday, July 19, 2009

Locomotive Lawn at 62nd Street


Celebrate the Hudson Rivers Quadricentennial and come out and play the old skool games kids played in colonial New York, such as hoops, sticks, lawn bowling and more!

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

Categories: Family/Kids Event Summer on the Hudson

 

Symphony Space's Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story

04:00 PM– on Sunday, July 19, 2009

Pier I at 70th Street


Symphony Space brings its magically entertaining reading series to the Park for a unique afternoon of literature in performance: compelling short stories brought to life by terrific actors. Hosted by Isaiah Sheffer. Raindate: Sunday, August 2.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

Categories: Movie/Theater Event Summer on the Hudson

 

Shakespeare in Riverside Park: Hamlet

06:30 PM– on Sunday, July 19, 2009

North Patio of Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

Categories: Movie/Theater Event

 

Acoustic Sundays

07:00 PM– on Sunday, July 19, 2009

Pier I at 70th Street


Enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Hudson as you listen to some of New York’s best jazz, R&B, and world music. Sponsored by Riverside South Properties.

This week’s performer: Frank London’s Klezmer Brass All Stars.
The original styles of Klezmorim have failed to surface until a number of extraordinary brass musicians were brought together by Frank London. The group of musicians met in “New York City’s Knitting Factory” bar to combine their knowledge, history and talents and create magical sounds together.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event

 

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