2015-06-28



Indie-pendent Comedy

On July 4th, The PIT hosts independent improv teams for hours and hours of comedy and their annual potluck BBQ at their annual Indie Fest.

Rob Stapleton’s July 4th Weekend Take Over

Comedian Rob Stapleton takes over Carolines July 2 through July 5 for a 4th of July party — featuring a BBQ menu.

Midsummer Night Swing

Go dancing at Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park!  On July 4th, instructor Joe Palmer will be teaching West Coast Swing to the sounds of Qool DJ Marv.

Rooftop Bars

For fancy drinking al fresco, check out one of these rooftop bars, all with gorgeous views of the city.

Fireworks!

In addition to Macy’s annual 4th of July Fireworks at Brooklyn Bridge Park, this year brings Independence Day fireworks back to Jones Beach in Long Island.

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Nathan’s annual hot dog eating contest is an Independence Day tradition – if you’re planning to be on Coney Island for the 4th, be sure to stop by and witness the carnage.

Party at MoMA PS1

Every Saturday this summer, MoMA PS1 introduces audiences to the best in experimental live music, sound, and DJs at Warm Up 2015.  The party on July 4th features Nicky Siano, Virgo Four, Cut Copy DJs, Galcher Lustwerk B2B DJ Richard, and Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love.

Free Outdoor Theater

July 4th weekend is your last chance to see The Public’s free production of The Tempest in Central Park.  Or, if you don’t feel like waiting in line, try Hudson Warehouse’s 18th-century comedy of manners She Stoops to Conquer, presented for free in Riverside Park.

Drunk Shakespeare

If you prefer your Shakespeare indoors — and with lots of alcohol — check out Drunk Shakespeare, where actors down five shots before getting up on stage to perform.

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