Summer Restaurant Week 2010
July 12-25
It's the most delicious restaurant event in the world! Over 275 of New York's finest restaurants will offer 3-course lunches for just $24.07 and some will offer 3-course dinners for just $35.00 with many restaurants extending their offer through Labor Day. Beverages, tax and gratuity are additional. It's a great opportunity for you to try out the hottest new restaurants, revisit some classic establishments, and to gain first-hand experience of the quality, variety and hospitality that makes New York City the Dining Capital of the World! For your Summer Restaurant Week Guide 2010 listing all the participating restaurants, call 1(800) NYC-GUIDE (1(800) 692-4843).
MTA Bus & Subway Service Changes + New Subway Map
Now in effect
The  and  subway lines are being eliminated along with dozens of bus lines. Due to its latest cost-cutting plans            get fewer runs and more crowded cars.
The new 2010 subway map shows Manhattan as 30% wider, and simplified to make it easier to spot free transfer points along all of its different colored subway lines. Staten Island (reduced by 50%) now shows ferry connections to New Jersey. The other three boroughs have grown proportionally.
Barbie® Dolls of the World on display at Ellis Island
Now through August 15
For 30 years, Barbie has celebrated diversity around the globe with the Dolls of the World® Collection, featuring dolls adorned in authentic native costumes. This summer, the best of the collection comes together for the first time, representing more than 40 nations across all seven continents through a special exhibit on Ellis Island.
The exhibit (on display in the Railroad Ticket Office) includes interesting facts about each doll and country, giving visitors an opportunity to locate their heritage through Barbie®. Families can connect to their heritage in a fun and interactive way by filling out a Barbie® passport, answering questions about their heritage found through the museum, and having their passport stamped while at Ellis Island. Also debuting is the Barbie Landmark Doll Collection, a brand new line celebrating the most iconic landmarks around the globe, including the Statue of Liberty.
On August 6th, a special event will take place at the base of the Statue of Liberty, “Living Dolls.” Models wearing some of the most celebrated costumes from the Dolls of the World® Collection will showcase their traditional garb, along with the new Landmark doll costumes. While each model walks, the audience will learn cultural and fashion facts about each country. The “Living Dolls” presentation will be held at 10am, 12pm and 2pm ET on Liberty Island.
Liberty Island Open for Dinner Dates
The National Park Service is allowing visitors on Liberty Island for dinner dates at dusk for eight Thursday evenings: June 3 and 10; July 8, 15, and 22; and August 5, 12, and 19. There will be 1,200 tickets available for each night and the price includes round-trip ferry transportation from Battery Park, a full dinner on Liberty Island, and interpretive programs offered on the island. The dinner menu consists of BBQ specials or a full regular menu. Tickets for the Summer 2010 Night Tours are $35.00 (adults); $28.00 (seniors); $15.00 (children); and $7.50 (NPS Junior Ranger). Ferries will depart from Battery Park at the foot of Manhattan. Tickets must be purchased in advance online at www.statuecruises.com or by calling 1(877) 523-9849. Visitors will be able to tour the grounds on the island, but they will not be allowed into the statue. Guests should arrive at Battery Park to check-in at 5:00 p.m. Boats return from Liberty Island at 7:30 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m. Visitors on the trips may choose to spend either one or two hours on Liberty Island. In the event of inclement weather, the Ellis Island Immigration Museum will substitute for the Statue of Liberty National Monument.
Victoria Gardens, Central Park
Now open through September 12
Rediscover your childhood right in New York City’s backyard. Victoria Gardens features a wide assortment of games, food, and exciting rides including: Aeromax, Kite Flyer 8, and Whac-A-Mole. Enjoy cotton candy, caramel apples, and face painting. Open Mon–Fri: 11am – 7pm; Sat: 10am – 9pm; Sun: 10am - 8pm; Holidays: 10am - 9pm. Victoria Gardens at Wollman Rink is located just north of the park entrance at 59th St & 6th Ave. For more information, call 1(212) 982-2229.
Picasso in The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Now through August 15
Special Exhibition Galleries, 2nd floor
This landmark exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on works by Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973) in the Museum's collection. It features three hundred works, including the Museum's complete holdings of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and ceramics by Picasso—never before seen in their entirety—as well as a selection of the artist's prints. The Museum's collection reflects the full breadth of the artist's multi-sided genius as it asserted itself over the course of his long and influential career.
Traveling the Silk Road
Now through August 15
Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey along the greatest trading route in history –
the legendary Silk Road. In this stunning exhibition, you’ll traverse the ancient cities
of Asia and the Middle East between AD 600 and 1200, where spectacular sights, exquisite silks,
and rousing await. Pick up your passport, which will be stamped at each destination, and set off
to four magnificent cities whose traditions and technologies still influence the world today.
Remarkable dioramas, fascinating interactives, and impressive artifacts will amaze children
and adults alike on this adventure along the Silk Road. American Museum of Natural History,
Central Park West & 79th St, 1(212) 769-5100. amnh.org
Curious George: The Art of Margret & H.A. Rey
Now through August 1
Curious George, the beloved, irrepressible monkey of children’s book lore, is
famous for his ability to “save the day.” Interpreting the role he played
in safeguarding his own creators in times of danger as symbolic, this exhibition delves
into the remarkable lives and works of Margret and H.A. Rey. The couple fled Paris in 1940
with a Curious George manuscript in their suitcase. During a tense inspection of their
belongings by a border official, children’s illustrations were found and they
were allowed to continue on their way, eventually reaching the United States. Featuring
about sixty original drawings and preparatory dummies for Margret and H. A. Rey
children’s books and documentation related to their escape from Nazi-occupied Europe, the exhibition will examine the parallels between the obstacles the Reys faced and the drawings that may have saved their lives. Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Ave at 92nd St. 1(212) 423-3200. www.thejewishmuseum.org
Free Summer Concerts in New York City
The "Good Morning America" 2010 Summer Concert Series returns to Rumsey Playfield
in Central Park. Enter the park at Fifth Ave & East 69th St., and follow the signs to the playfield.
The closest subway is the  to 68 St/Hunter College.
Walk west 3 blocks to Fifth Ave.
July 23 — Sheryl Crow
July 30 — Black Eyed Peas
Aug 06 — To Be Announced
Aug 13 — Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, Camp Rock 2
Aug 20 — Rihanna
Aug 27 — Lady Antebellum
Here’s the lineup for the 2010 TOYOTA Concert Series on TODAY:
July 24 — Katy Perry
July 31 — Kings of Leon
Aug 07 — Jason Mraz
Aug 14 — Flo Rida
Aug 21 — Natasha Bedingfield
Aug 28 — To Be Announced
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
brings big top to Coney Island Boardwalk
Now through September 6
Follow David DaVinci through outlandish, heart-racing transformations including suspending himself perilously by his feet, attempting to escape from the confines of a straitjacket, all while directly above a pack of exotic lions. See two female aerialists defy the sheer force of gravity, twirling and soaring 35 feet above the audience, suspended solely by the strands of their hair. Also, performing for the first time in the United States are the Kung Fu Kings. These masters of Far East disciplines will present the inexplicable which includes challenging centrifugal force by diving blindfolded through a spinning ring of fire intertwined with more than 40 swords! Shows at 1pm and 5pm every Wednesday through Sunday and tickets for the circus, which also features a petting zoo, start at $10. Take downtown subway to Coney Island - Stillwell Ave Station. Walk west to Surf Ave & W 21st St.
Free Shakespeare in Central Park
Now through August 1
The 2010 Shakespeare in the Park summer season is presenting two Shakespeare plays
in repertory. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, starring Al Pacino and directed by Daniel Sullivan and THE WINTER’S TALE directed by Michael Greif. 2010 Shakespeare in the Park Schedule
You can pick up two FREE tickets per person on the day of the performance beginning
at 1:00pm at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Ticket lines start forming as early
as 6:00am. Tickets are distributed on a first-come first-served basis on the day of the
performance. There is a maximum of two tickets per person. Performances begin at 8:00pm each evening. Tickets are good for the day issued only. If the performance is cancelled because of rain or any other reason, tickets are not valid for re-issue or exchange.
Delacorte Theater entrances are at Central Park West at 81st St and Fifth Avenue at 79th St. For information call 1(212) 539-8750.
Get FREE Shakespeare in the Park tickets Online
The virtual line allows you to register at The Public Theater website to log-on the day of
a show (starting at midnight) to submit a request for up to two tickets. At 1:00PM, you can log-on to the theater website again to see if you have received tickets for that evening’s performance. Tickets will be held at the Delacorte Theater box office and a valid photo ID will be required. The selection process is random and not determined by what time of day you submit your request. A standby line is available for that evening's unclaimed tickets.
In addition, a limited number of tickets to specific performances will be distributed on special days this summer via free lines throughout the Boroughs of New York City. For more information about free ticket distribution and much more, visit www.shakespeareinthepark.org
River to River Festival 2010
River to River, the Big Apple's biggest free arts festival, launches its seventh year of music, visual arts and dance in lower Manhattan - from Chambers Street south and from river to river. It began as an effort to revitalize downtown after the 9/11 attacks and it's become a must-visit for urban arts aficionados. For more information, visit
River to River 2010 Events
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New York Mets - Baseball
Mets 2010 Schedule
Regular season home games played at Citi Field
123-01 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, Queens
Bus:
Q48,
Q66
Subway: to Willets Pt, Shea Stadium
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New York Yankees - Baseball
Yankees 2010 Schedule
Regular season home games played at the New Yankee Stadium
161st St & Jerome Ave, Bronx
Bus: Bx1, Bx6, Bx13
Subway:  
to 161 St - Yankee Stadium.
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New York Liberty- WNBA Basketball
New York Liberty 2010 Schedule
Regular season home games played at Madison Square Garden.
Madison Square Garden, 7th Ave at 32nd St
Bus: M4, M6, M7, M10, M16, M34, Q32
Subway:    to 34th St/Penn Station.
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New York Red Bulls - Soccer
Red Bulls 2010 Schedule
Regular season home games played at Giant Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ.
For information & availability of tickets, call 1 (201) 935-9500.
Directions from Port Authority Bus Terminal, 8th Ave & 41st St.
NJ Transit Load-and-Go bus service (20 minute ride) begins 2 hours in advance of the game.
For NJ Transit information, call 1(800) 772-2222.
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Explore the New Yankee Stadium on
the ultimate behind-the-scenes tour
The Classic Tour lasts 45 minutes to one hour and includes visits to the New York Yankees Museum, Monument Park and the dugout. Guests will pass through the batting cages and Yankees clubhouse area before ending the tour in the Great Hall near the team store.
Classic Tours will commence every 20 minutes from Noon to 1:40pm and run daily except when the Yankees play at home on weekends or are scheduled to play a weekday day game. Certain areas of Yankee Stadium will not be available on the tours when the team plays at home. All parts of the tour are subject to cancellation or change without notice.
For more details plus prices for Individuals, Group Tours (12-30 People), Special Weekday Prices for Schools, and to schedule a Birthday Bash at the Hard Rock Cafe in Yankee Stadium, please visit
Yankee Stadium Tours.
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