Out & About
Fri 17
Baby Soda Jazz Band: Hudson River Park’s Sunset on the HudsonPier 45 in Hudson River Park, Greenwich Village, off of Christopher Street
7 p.m. Free
End your week by watching the sunset behind Lady Liberty every Friday night as local musicians perform at New York’s very own Hudson River Park.
212-561-7445. www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/sunset-on-the-hudson
The BoxTrolls: Hudson RiverFlicks, Family FridaysPier 46 in Hudson River Park, Pier 46 in Hudson River Park.
8:30 p.m. Free
Family Fridays feature recent blockbusters and beloved classics that the whole family will love.
212-561-7462. www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/hudson-riverflicks-family-fridays
Sat 18
From Freight to FlowersHigh Line, Gansevoort Street entrance.
10 a.m. Free
The story behind New York City’s park in the sky told over a 75-minute tours led by High Line docents who offer an insider’s perspective on the park’s history, design, and landscape. Space is limited. Get there at least 15 minutes early to guarantee a spot.
www.thehighline.org
International Keyboard Institute & Festival Hunter College, The Kaye Playhouse, 695 Park Avenue
8 p.m. All Concerts $20 - Festival Concert Pass $200
Come enjoy music from students around the world, lectures presented by world-class pianists and masterclasses.
212-772-4448. www.hunter.cuny.edu/kayeplayhosue
Sun 19
Open StudioWhitney Museum, at 99 Gansevoort St.
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free with museum admission.
Families with children of all ages are invited to get inspired through the museum’s exhibition, American is Hard to See, and start crafting. Each week a different art making project is offered.
212-570-3600. www.whitney.org/Events/OpenStudioJuly2015
Sunday Brunch City Winery, 155 Varick St.
10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10.
Enjoy your brunch while listening to live music by The Klez Dispensers.
212-608-0555. info@citywinery.com
Mon 20
Stop Motion Productions: Four Workshops, Four FilmsSeward Park Library, 192 East Broadway
2 p.m. Free.
All teens are welcome to join this hands-on tech-based workshop where they’ll work with iPads, clay and other materials to created slow-motion films.
212-477-6770. www.nypl.org/events/calendar?location=67
Kweskin & The Jug BandCity Winery, 155 Varick St.
6-9:45 p.m. $30-45.
Come enjoy some blues, country, ragtime, jazz and rock music by the Kweskin & The Jug Band.
212-608-0555. info@citywinery.com
Tue 21
How to Ask for Money: Skills for Freelancers and Startups with Jenny OdegardSouth Plaza, 23rd Street, Broadway and Fifth Avenue
6:30. Free but space is limited. RSVP requested
Hosted by the Flatiron Partnership, with General Assembly, this is one of series of free tech education classes.
RSVP at www.FlatironDistrict.NYC/summerseries
HIGH LINE ART PERFORMANCE: Aki Sasamoto, “Food Rental”High Line at West 30th Street and 11th Avenue
7 p.m. Free
From her perch inside a custom food cart, Sasamoto offers visitors an à la carte selection of micro performances and playful narrative demonstrations. www.thehighline.org/activities/high-line-art-performance-aki-sasamoto-food-rental
Wed 22
Selma: Hudson RiverFlicks, Big Hit WednesdaysPier 63 in Hudson River Park
8:30 p.m. Free
Big Hit Wednesdays feature a lineup of crowd-pleasing films and free popcorn for all who attend. All films featured are rated PG-13 or R.
212-561-7462. www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/riverflicks-big-hit-wednesdays
City Source New York: A Fashion Manufacturers’ Showcase9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 West 27th St., at Seventh Avenue John E. Reeves Great Hall
Designers and brands can meet with over 60 local patternmakers, sample shops, trims manufacturers, embroiderers, and other companies to encourage the garment business in New York City and the surrounding area.
news.fitnyc.edu/2015/07/08/city-source-new-york-a-fashion-manufacturers-showcase-2/
Thu 23
Creative Dream Entertainment Union Square Park, Children’s Activities Pavilion
1-4 p.m. Free.
Kids ages 1-10 are invited to spend their afternoon making various arts and crafts. Experts from Creative Dream will help your children get creative this summer.
summerinthesquare.com/event-calendar-1/2015/7/23/creative-dream
We Were Promised JetpacksPier 84 in Hudson River Park, Maritime Entertainment District, 555 12th Ave.6-9 p.m. Free
Hudson River Rocks continues its 17th season of free outdoor summer concerts with a performance by We Were Promised Jetpacks.
212-561-7445. www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/we-were-promised-jetpacks