Hot town, summer in the city, back of your neck’s getting dirty and gritty, but you LOVE IT!

Because summer in the New York City means: the opening of the High Line, rooftop bars,

beach houses, beer halls, lobster rolls, outdoor concerts, popsicles, sunglasses, songs of

the summer, McCarren pool parties, BBQs, boozy brunches, picnics, fireworks, flip-flops,

ice-cream, short skirts, Sheep’s Meadow, surfing, clambakes, sailing and - for many of us -

summer hours.

Here’s to Summer ’09!

Jess’s Ultimate Summer Playlist

“Ice Cream” New Young Pony Club

“Fernando Pando” Virgins

“Heads Will Roll” Yeah Yeah Yeahs

“Cleveland is the Reason” Kid Cudi

“The Jimmy Choos” Chester French

“The Girls” Calvin Harris

“Champion” The Cool Kids

“Getting Down” The Kills

“One Thousand Times” Flight Crash Companion

“I'm Amazed” My Morning Jacket

“Lips Like Sugar” Echo & the Bunnyman

“We are Okay” Joshua Radin

“Be Still My Heart” The Postal Service

"Car Crash” She's Spanish, I'm American

"Bad Skin Day” Bell x1

"The Beast” Angus and Julia Stone

"Hard to Live in the City” Albert Hammond Jr.

"Skinny Love” Bon Iver

“Heart It Races” Architecture in Helsinki

“Time to Pretend” MGMT

“The Opposite of Hallelujah” Jens Lekman

“Manner to Act” Ra Ra Riot

“Happy Days Skiffle” Nu Skiffle Brigade

“I Can’t Be What You Want” The Hymns

“The Next Time Around” Little Joy

“Tunnelvision” Here We Go Magic

“5 Years Time” Noah and the Whale

“That Beep” Architecture in Helsinki

“Some Are Lakes” Land of Talk

“Heaven” Ssion

675 Bar675 Hudson; 212-699-2410After completely overhauling the Level V space, 675 Bar has a whole new vibe. Capitalizing on blue-collarchic, they’ve got a bowling alley, vintage wallpaper, and an arcade. And there’s no more bottle service!

Avenue116 10th Avenue; 212-337-0054Set to open on June 8, Avenue is one of the season’s most anticipated nightclubs from the team behindMarquee and Tao in Las Vegas.

The Breslin16 West 29th Street; 212-679-2222The latest venture from Ken Friedman and April Bloomfield of The Spotted Pig and the John Dory will openaround the first of August. Get ready!

Brooklyn Bowl61 Wythe Avenue; 718-963-3369The first rock club with a 16-lane bowling alley, Brooklyn Bowl also will offer a menu from one of my fave’s:Blue Ribbon!

Civetta98 Kenmare Street; 212-966-9440From the folks behind Sfoglia (one of the toughest reservations in town), comes Civetta. If you can’t bringyourself to make the trek uptown - or to Nantucket - this is your perfect solution south of 14th!

Cooper Square Hotel Garden & 2nd Floor Bar27 Cooper Square; 212-533-5263Recently opened at the trendy new hotel on Bowery, there’s a full bar, but no food here - if you’ve got the munchies,head downstairs to Table 8.

Damon Frugal Friday47 E. 19th Street; 212-400-6495Craft executive chef Damon Wise’s budget Friday dinner is now everyday EXCEPT Tuesday.

DBGB299 Bowery Street; 212-933-5300A swanky new sausage joint from Daniel Boulud, that will feature 14 varieties made in-house. Set to open June 8.

Emporio231 Mott Street; 212-966-1234The guys behind Aurora (which I love) bring a similarly rustic sensibility and casual vibe to this new NoLita Italian spot.

Harbour290 Hudson; 212-989-6410This new seafood spot in west SoHo will make you feel less like you are having dinner on a deserted block of HudsonStreet and more like you’re having dinner on your boss’s yacht in Martha’s Vineyard.

Minetta Tavern113 MacDougal Street; 212-475-3850If you haven’t tried this new McNally venture yet, you must – a favorite opening of the spring season.

Monkey Bar60 East 54th Street; 212-308-2950Graydon Carter’s uptown version of the Waverly Inn, Monkey Bar will no doubt be packed with A-list celebs andmedia types galore. Just don’t call me for a reservation; I’m powerless.

Restaurant at the Standard Hotel848 Washington Street; 212-645-4646Get pumped for chef Dan Silverman’s hip new spot in the Standard Hotel, slated to open at the end of June.Also, keep the 18th floor cocktail lounge on your radar, which is coming our way just before summer’s end.

Scuderia257 6th Avenue; 212-206-9111If you can’t get a seat at Da Silvano, just pop across the street to Marchetto’s casual spot Scuderia, where thefood’s just as good but half the price.

SHANG Terrace190 Allen Street; 212-460-5300Situated high above Allen Street in the Thompson LES, SHANG Terrace offers small-plate variations on theoriginal’s extensive menu.

SHO Shaun Hergatt40 Broad Street; 212-809-3993Featuring exotic, Asian-inspired French cuisine SHO, at the private Setai Club, will hands down be the hottestrestaurant scene near Wall Street this summer.

Studio Square35-33 36th Street, Astoria; 718-383-1001The newest massive beer garden to hit New York since Radgast, this 18,000 square foot mammoth will offer 15imported, domestic and craft beers on draft, including German favorites such as Spaten and Franziskaner.

Table 825 Cooper Square; 212-475-3400Chef Govind Armstrong of Table 8 Los Angeles has brought a taste of his little small-plate empire to the hipCooper Square Hotel.

This summer, pizza is the new…Well, I’m not exactly sure, but with this many new pie purveyorsopening up, you could certainly say it’s “recession chic” at its tastiest!

Anselmo’s Pizza354 Van Brunt Street; 718-775-5386This no-frills spot in Red Hook stays true to old-fashionedBrooklyn pizza joints.

Co.230 9th Avenue; 212-243-1105From Jim Lahey of Sullivan St. Bakery, Co.—a 54-seat Chelseapizzeria serves up round, thin-crusted, Neapolitan pies.

Keste Pizza e Vino271 Bleecker; 212-243-1500Certified-authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas in the Village.

Motorino319 Graham Avenue; 718-599-8899Pizza is serious business at this hot, new Neapolitan pizzeriain Williambsburg.

Pizza Mezzaluna98 8th Avenue; 212-807-1560Tucked away on bustling 8th Street, this little spot looks like youraverage NYC pizzeria, but I can assure you its not. It’s much morethan just cheese, sauce and dough.

San Marzano71 Clinton Street; 212-228-5060This sleek, new Lower East Side pizza joint is packed and is BYOB,so bring your own bottle of Barolo and plan to wait

Spunto65 Carmine Street; 212-242-1200A West Village outpost from the people behind Gruppo, Posto,and Vezzo.

Tonda235 E. Fourth Street; 212-254-2900An airy, modern pizzeria in the former EU space.

Outdoor Dining

5 Ninth5 Ninth Avenue, at Gansevoort Street; 212-929-9460At the back of a stately brownstone you’ll find a rose garden accented by ivy-covered walls. Great for adrink or a laid-back dinner.

10 Downing10 Downing at 6th Avenue; 212-255-0300The perfect new spot for a casual neighborhood bite to eat, 10 Downing offers lots of outdoor seating soyou just might be able to snag a table on the sidewalk, without waiting an eternity.

Almond12 E. 22nd Street; 212-228-7557If you can’t make it to the Hampton’s original, grab an outdoor seat at this cozy Manhattan sister.

Aurora70 Grand Street, at Wythe Avenue; 718-388-5100A cozy rustic Italian restaurant in Brooklyn with a magical garden in the back, Aurora is one of myfavorites! The SoHo location also has a couple of small outdoor tables in the front – tough to snag, butperfect for a date if you can snag a seat!

Barbuto775 Washington Street; 212-924-9700Market-driven Italian, in a converted garage with a hip, industrial vibe in the far West Village.

Outdoor Dining

Barolo398 W. Broadway, near Spring Street; 212-226-1102Barolo is touristy, but it has the kind of tourists you want: Italian ones, seeking a slice of “la dolce vita”.

Bar Pitti268 Avenue of the Americas; 212-982-3300Da Silvano’s more casual next-door neighbor, this is one of my favorite spots for people watching anddrinking Sangiovese on the sidewalk.

Bobo181 W. 10th Street; 212-488-2626One of my favorite patios in the city, this second-floor garden is perfect for a date or a long catch-upwith old friends and family.

Bottino246 Tenth Avenue; 212-206-6766This casual Italian in West Chelsea attracts artists and trend-setters alike with its back, plant filledgarden.

Bryant Park Grill25 W. 40th Street; 212-840-6500If you’re looking to have lunch in Bryant Park and want something a little more substantial than‘wichcraft, BPG’s not bad and the only way to go.

Outdoor Dining

Buttermilk Channel524 Court Street; 718-852-8490This hip, new seasonal American bistro is located in the old Café Scaramouche space.

Café Select212 Lafayette Street; 212-925-9322The modern Swiss menu is a little weird, the but crowd’s certainly hip at Serge Becker’s newestventure.

Café St. Barts109 E. 50th Street; 212-593-3333Touristy yes, but the food is consistent here at this pleasant summer patio destination, next to St. Bart’sChurch.

Central Park BoathousePark Drive North at 72nd Street; 212-517-2233Tourists will always be a fact of life at the Boathouse, but when you need to entertain one it’s a greatplace to go.

Char No. 4196 Smith Street; 718-643-2106BBQ and bourbon reign at this cute Southern comfort-food favorite on Smith Street.

Outdoor Dining

Da Silvano260 6th Avenue; 212-982-2343This hot Greenwich Village Italian spot’s sidewalks are flanked with models and the like. Try the whitesangria on a hot summer night.

Del Anima38 8th Avenue; 212-366-6633One of my absolute favorites this year, they’ve got hidden outdoor seating in the back!

Double Crown316 Bowery; 212-254-0350The design firm AvroKO's second proprietary restaurant finds its inspiration by way of nineteenth-century British colonialism in the Far East.

Elizabeth265 Elizabeth Street between Houston and Prince; 212-334-2426This cute Nolita small-plates spot has a cool retractable roof.

Empire-Fulton Ferry State ParkAt the foot of New Dock Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn; 718-858-4708Picnic with a pie from Grimaldi’s (19 Old Fulton St., nr. Water St.; 718-858-4300). A great spot fortaking in the 4th of July fireworks!

Outdoor Dining

Gavroche212 W. 14th Street, at Seventh Avenue; 212-647-8553This French country restaurant has a rustic, casual, down-to-earth vibe and an adorable patio in theback, to boot!

Habana Outpost757 Fulton Street, at S. Portland Avenue, Fort Greene, Brooklyn; 718-858-9500The Brooklyn version of the popular Nolita diner Café Habana, Habana Outpost is said to be evenbetter than the original.

Harry’s LIC at Water Taxi Beach2-03 Borden Avenue, Long Island City; 212-742-1969It’s worth a visit just for the sheer novelty of it all: sweet views of Midtown and cheap beer make it aperfect post- PS1 stop.

La BottegaTerrace of the Maritime Hotel, 88 Ninth Avenue, at 17th Street; 212-243-8400An oldie but a goodie, this patio gets packed some come early and definitely plan to stay for dinner.They won’t let you have a table if you’re just drinking.

Le Jardin Bistro25 Cleveland Pl, New York, NY, 10012; 212-343-9599A simple patio bistro, but perfect for a chill night with friends.

Outdoor Dining

Loreley Biergarten7 Rivington Street, near Chrystie Street; 212-253-7077It’s not as authentic as the Bohemian, but much more convenient and the perfect place to kill a littletime on a sunny afternoon or while waiting for a table at Freeman’s.

Max51 Avenue B, between 3rd and 4th Street; 212-539-0111One of my favorite Italian spots with the best lasagna in town – the cozy patio is great for a cheap andcheerful night out.

Morandi211 Waverly Place; 212-627-7575Keith McNally's shot at channeling Italy offers the ideal patio for indulging in prosecco and proscuitto. Ifgetting a dinner reservation is tough, try going for brunch.

Ono18 Ninth Avenue, at 13th Street; 212-660-6766Go for the drinks, not the food, at this Gansevoort Hotel hot spot.

Paradou8 Little W. 12th Street; 212-463-8345This quaint pied a terre in the Meatpacking district boasts French cuisine with lovely patio.

Outdoor Dining

Pastis9 Ninth Avenue, at Little W. 12th Street; 212-929-4844There’s always a scene at Pastis, but who doesn’t love the fries?!

PJ Clarke’s on the Hudson4 World Financial Center; 212-285-1500Hunker down for PJ’s legendary burgers and Guinness while overlooking the Statue of Liberty.

Raoul’s180 Prince Street; 212-966-3518One of my favorite French spots in town. Request a table on the romantic back patio.

River Café1 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201; 718-522-5200Worth the trek for the right occasion, this NYC landmark has stunning views of the city.

Shake ShackMadison Square Park, enter at 23rd Street and Madison Avenue; 212-889-6600An outdoor dining list wouldn’t be complete without it. Just be ready to wait in line.

Stone Street – Adrienne’s, Financier Patisserie, BrouwersThe Financial DistrictThe cobblestoned restaurant row has some cute little spots with sidewalk tables: try Adrienne’s, the Financieror Ulysses for casual grub in a festive outdoor setting packed with bankers and financial types.

Outdoor Dining

Terrace 5MoMA, 11 W. 53rd Street, near Fifth Ave.; 212-708-9400With a ginormous overhang, Terrace 5 is open rain or shine.

Tree190 First Avenue; 212-358-7171This quaint French spot in the East Village has a surprisingly spacious back patio.

Trestle on 10th242 10th Avenue; 212-645-5659Unusual Swiss cuisine in the heart of West Chelsea with a picturesque back patio.

Vento675 Hudson Street; 212-699-2400A classic Italian joint in the Meatpacking District with one of the biggest outdoor patios in town.

Vespa Restaurant1625 2nd Avenue; 212-472-2050This Funky European-style restaurant, lounge, and wine bar has an adorable back patio.

Vinegar Hill House72 Hudson Avenue; 718-522-1018This cute little mom-and-pop shop in Brooklyn oozes with down-home flavor.

Waverly Inn and Garden16 Bank Street; number unknownDine under the stars at Graydon’s West Village hot-spot. . .if you can find the phone number.

20 Best Bars for Drinking Under the Stars

230 Fifth230 Fifth Avenue, 20th floor; 212-725-4300A little cheesey, yes, but 230 Fifth offers the city’s largest rooftop bar.

A6060 Thompson, 60 Thompson Street, between Spring and Broome Streets; 877-431-0400Hotelier Jason Pomeranc's elegant, members-only rooftop bar is a top spots for enjoying outdoorcocktails.

Above Allen190 Allen Street; 212-460-5300Perched seven stories above New York’s pulsing Lower East Side in the Thompson LES, Above Allenis the go-to destination this summer for dancing beneath the stars.

AVA Penthouse210 W 55th Street; 212-956-7020This spot boasts great after-work rooftop cocktails at the Dream hotel, and it’s easy to get a reservation.

B-Bar & Grill40 E 4th Street, New York, NY, 10003-7004It’s been around forever, but I do love this patio in the summer time, particularly on a slow night.

20 Best Bars for Drinking Under the Stars

Bohemian Hall Beer Garden29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria; 718-274-4925This old Astoria landmark beer garden soldiers on as one of the biggest and best outdoor beer drinkingspots in the city.

Brass Monkey530 W. 27th Street; 212-675-6686Small, but chill roofdeck in the Meatpacking District - perfect for a private party.

The Delancey168 Delancey Street, at Clinton Street; 212-254-9920If you are a LES hipster, you’ll probably throw back a drink or grilled burger here at least once thissummer: Go on, admit it.

The Garden of OnoBetween Little W. 12th Street and 13th StreetIt doesn’t get much prettier than the bamboo-filled outdoor gardens here at the Gansevoort.

The Hudson’s New Sky Terrace356 W. 58th Street; 212-554-6000The Hudson Hotel has finally reopened their 15th floor terrace to the public. Hammock-lined andoverlooking the Hudson river, the new Sky Terrace is the perfect place to unwind with a mango gingermargarita.

20 Best Bars for Drinking Under the Stars

Local West1 Penn Place, Eighth Avenue at 33rd Street.; 212-629-7070If you are looking for a pre-game or post-concert watering hole that’s near Penn Station, this is it.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Rooftop1000 5th Avenue, at 82nd Street; 212-570-3820An oldie but SUCH a goodie! This standby offers amazing views of Central Park.

The Park118 Tenth Avenue, between 17th and 18th Street; 212-352-3313I’ll ask again this year: Will someone please make this place cool again? I love it!

PlungeHotel Gansevoort, 18 Ninth Avenue, at 13th Street; 877-426-7386Usually horribly crowded and cheesy, but if you are in the Meatpacking District, in need of a rooftop,and can’t get into the SoHo House, this is it.

Rise at the Ritz-Carlton, Battery Park2 W. Street, 14th fl, 917-790-2626Located on the 14th floor of the Ritz-Carlton in Battery Park, this award-winning and aptly named barboasts one of the most dramatic views in the city.

20 Best Bars for Drinking Under the Stars

Salon de NingPeninsula Hotel, 700 5th Avenue, at 55th Street; 212-903-3097Expensive drinks, but the views are worth it!

SoHo House Rooftop29-35 Ninth Avenue; 212-627-9800If you are lucky enough to have a membership (or a friend with one), this is your spot for soaking in thesummer sun.

Studio B259 Banker Street; 718-389-1880From the great minds behind the Delancey, this Greenpoint hipster hotspot has a retractable roof.

White Horse TavernHudson and W. 11thCasual beers and sidewalk picnic tables are the name of the game at this local West Village wateringhole.

The YardNext to the SoHo Grand, 310 W. Broadway, near Grand Street; 212-965-3588A little slice of suburbia next to the SoHo Grand; it’s like a backyard barbecue party for the wholeneighborhood.

Broadway in Bryant ParkWhen: Thursdays from 12:30-1:30 PMWhere: Bryant Park (40th Street and 6th Avenue)What: Experience the glamour of Broadway in the great outdoors. Each week, several of this year’sbiggest hits come to the park for a dazzling afternoon of song and dance.

Dumbo First ThursdaysWhen: First Thursdays of every monthWhere: Front Street, DumboWhat: The DUMBO 1st Thursday Gallery Walk on Thursday. DUMBO 1st Thursday features areagalleries and artists’ studios, open from 5:30 to 8:30, on the first Thursday of each month. There is noadmission fee; participating galleries are open to the public. Gallery receptions, neighborhood diningand bars, and live music add to the evening’s festivities.http://dumbonyc.com

Rooftop Films Summer SeriesWhen: May 15 through September 20Where: Rooftops across ManhattanWhat: More than 40 unique screenings in 15 venues all over New York Cityhttp://www.rooftopfilms.com/

Bryant Park “Good Morning America” Concert SeriesWhen: Friday mornings at 7AMWhere: Bryant Park; 40th St. & 6th Avenue, Upper TerraceWhat: The GMA concert series will showcase the hottest music, with a wide variety of artists, suchas Jamie Foxx, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend.

NBC Rockefeller Plaza ConcertsWhen: 7:00 AM mostly Friday morningsWhere: 49th Street Between 5th and 6th AvenuesWhat: NBC’s Annual Today Show concert series at Rockefeller Plaza

JUNE

5: The Dave Matthews Band

12: Black Eyed Peas

19: Jonas Brothers

26: The Fray

JULY

3: Rob Thomas

10: Rascal Flatts

17: The All American Rejects

24: Katy Perry

31: Kings of Leon

AUGUST7: Jason Mraz

14: Flo Rida

21: Natasha Bedingfield

28: TBA

Additional performances will be announced throughout the season on the website. www.msnbc.com

River to River FestivalWhen: Events start at the end of MayWhere: Various venues downtownWhat: Founded in 2002, The River to River Festival is a partnership between the Alliance forDowntown NY, Arts World Financial Center, Battery Park City Authority, Lower Manhattan CulturalCouncil, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and South Street Seaport.

The River to River Festival takes place each summer in a variety of public venues that canvas all ofDowntown New York from Chambers Street to the southern tip of Manhattan and across the islandfrom river to river. For complete scheduling, vistit http://www.rivertorivernyc.com/.

Washington Square Music FestivalWhen: June 5 and June 19: 8:30 PMWhere: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 371 Sixth AvenueWhat: Although Washington Square Park is still closed and under construction, the WashingtonSquare Music Festival will undaunted celebrate its 51st season of free concerts in a new venue: St.Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 371 Sixth Avenue in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visitwww.washingtonsquaremusicfestival.org

Central Park Summer StageWhen: Various dates beginning Friday, June 5Where: Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, 72nd Street and 5th AvenueWhat: Summer Stage is one of New York’s greatest summer institutions, filling Central Park withmusic, theater, opera and dance for two months each summer. For the full schedule visitwww.summerstage.org

The Belmont StakesWhen: Saturday, June 6Where: Belmont ParkWhat: The Belmont Stakes, the final and most demanding leg of the Triple Crown, is named after AugustBelmont who was a leading banker and racing man of the 19th century. He also was the first President ofthe Jockey Club in 1867. In 1869, August Belmont took first and second prizes with his own Fenian andGlenelg. For more information, visit http://www.belmont-stakes.info/

Museum MileWhen: Tuesday, June 9Where: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 82nd and Fifth AvenueWhat: One day each year, for the past 29 years, nine of the country's finest museums (all ones that callFifth Avenue home) open their doors to New Yorkers and visitors for a free mile-long block party andvisual art celebration. This traffic-free, music- and art-filled celebration fills the street and sidewalks ofFifth Avenue from 82nd to 105th Streets, the mile now officially designated as “Museum Mile”. More than50,000 visitors attend the festival annually. For information, visit http://www.museummilefestival.org/

Shakespeare in the ParkWhat: For more than 50 years, The Public Theater has been proud to bring free performances to 100,000people each summer at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. This long-standing tradition has pairedesteemed artists with audiences from all over the world to celebrate Shakespeare and other classicworks. Free tickets are available both in person and online to the general public. Outreach initiatives,student programs, and borough ticket distribution help bring these productions to a broad cross-sectionof the community.

June 10–July 12: Twelfth NightWith Michael Cumpsty, Clifton Duncan, Raúl Esparza, Herb Foster, Leslie Harrison, Anne Hathaway,Slate Holmgren, Kevin Kelly, David Kenner, Hamish Linklater, Dorien Makhloghi, Audra McDonald, DavidPittu, Ray Rizzo, Jay O. Sanders, Julie Sharbutt, Stark Sands, Baylen Thomas, Zach Villa, Jon PatrickWalker and Julie White.

Aug 11-Aug 30: BacchaeJoAnne Akalaitis returns to The Public Theater to present Greek tragedy as it was always meant to beseen – in the open air of the city. This visionary interpretation, featuring a lush choral score by PhilipGlass, re-imagines the classic story about what happens when a government attempts to outlaw desire.For more information, visit http://www.publictheater.org

Big Apple BBQ Block Party In Madison Square ParkWhen: June 13 and 14Where: Madison Square ParkWhat: Bringing America's food and America's music to the heart of New York City, the Fifth annual BigApple Barbecue Block Party returns to Madison Square Park. For more information, visithttp://bigapplebbq.org/

Bryant Park Summer Film FestivalWhen: Monday nights at 5 PM beginning June 15thWhere: The lawn of Bryant Park (40th Street and 6th Avenue)What: This series of outdoor, classic movie screenings plays on Monday nights throughout the summermonths in Bryant Park. Rain dates are at sunset the following night. For more information, visithttp://www.bryantpark.org/calendar/film-festival.php

JUNE

15: The Sting

22: Breaking Away

29: Gold Diggers

JULY

6: Dog Day Afternoon

13: How Green Was My Valley

20: Harold and Maude

27: The Defiant Ones

AUGUST

3: Kramer vs. Kramer

10: The Magnificent Seven

17: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

PS1 Warm UpWhen: Saturdays from late June through early September, 2 PM – 9 PMWhere: MOMA, PS1, Long Island CityWhat: Warm Up is P.S.1's critically acclaimed music series and has become one of the mostanticipated summer events. Warm Up was conceived in 1997 as a summer-long dance party toattract crowds to P.S.1. and Long Island City, Queens. The series runs every Saturday and drawsthousands of local and international visitors each day. Schedule TBD. Visit http://ps1.org/warmup/

Summer in the SquareWhen: Thursdays, June 18 – August 13Where: Union SquareWhat: Union Square will host lunchtime concerts, afternoon yoga classe,s and eveningperformances.

Hudson River Park “Take Me To The River” CelebrationWhat: For the 17th consecutive year, Hudson River Park will sponsor a free outdoor summer eventseries. The “Take Me to the River” celebration will include free concerts, movies, dancing, boxing,fishing, family workshops, and more! Some highlights are listed below, but for the full schedule ofevents, check out www.hudsonriverpark.org

Hudson River Rocks/MoondanceWhen: Various datesWhere: Pier 54 along West Side Highway at 14th StreetWhat: Concert SeriesSee Website for full schedule: www.riverrocksnyc.com.

Hudson River FlicksWhen: Wednesdays in July and August, films start around 8:30 PM at duskWhere: Wednesday at Pier 54 on 14 Street, Fridays at Pier 46 on Charles StreetWhat: Enjoy great movies and free popcorn every Wednesday and Friday from July 8 –August 19 under the stars in Hudson River Park.

July 8: Iron Man (PG-13)July 15: Vicky Christina Barcelona (PG-13)July 22: Dark Knight (PG-13)July 29: Hancock (PG-13)August 5: Tropic Thunder (R)August 12: Sex and the City (R)August 19: Pineapple Express (R)

Hudson River Flicks KIDSWhen: Fridays in July and August; films start around 8:30 PM

Where: Pier 45 at Christopher Street

What: Enjoy great movies for kids and free popcorn Friday in July, under the stars inHudson River Park.

July 10: The Wizard of Oz (G)

July 17: Kung Fu Panda (PG)

July 24: Ghostbusters (PG)

July 31: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PG)

August 7: The Muppet Movie (G)

August 14: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG)

August 21: Curious George (G)

Metropolitan Opera In the ParkWhen: July 13; 8 PMWhere: Various NYC Parks, ManhattanWhat: For 2009, Met in the Park has resumed performances in all five boroughs, but the Central Parkperformance will take place at the Central Park SummerStage (rather than the Great Lawn) and willrequire free tickets. For other boroughs, visit http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/

New York Philharmonic Concerts in Central ParkWhen: July 14 and July 17: 8:00 PMWhere: The Great Lawn, Central ParkWhat: This beloved tradition, now in its 45th year features music under the stars, family and friends,and a fireworks finale that all make for a perfect summer evening. For more information, visithttp://nyphil.org/.

Bridgehampton PoloWhen: Saturdays, July 18 - August 22Where: Bridgehampton Polo ClubWhat: Some of the world's best athletes compete for one of the sport's most treasured prizes amidthe splendor of the fashionable Hampton’s summer scene. Tournaments are played on Saturdays at4 pm in July and August on Hayground Road in Water Mill. General admission tickets are availableon the day of the polo match. Admission is $20 per car. All proceeds benefit the South Fork BreastHealth Coalition. The V.I.P tent is reserved for sponsors and their invited guests only. For informationon private field-side tailgate tents, please call 212-420-9420 ext. 29 or visit http://www.bhpolo.com.

Rumble on the RiverWhen: July 30, 7PMWhere: Pier 84, 44th StreetWhat: Ameteur Boxing on the river. V.I.P tickets on sale June 15 atfridaynightfightsnyc.com/tickets.php.

Lincoln Center Out of DoorsWhen: August 5 -23Where: Lincoln Plaza (64th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam)What: Lincoln Center Out of Doors returns to Damrosch Park with free performances all month long.Music, dance, spoken word, and more from an array of cultures come to the open-air stage for aglobal celebration of the performing arts. For more information, visitlincolncenter.org/load_screen.asp?screen=Lincoln_Center_Out_of_Doors

Harlem Meer Performance FestivalWhen: Sundays from August 9 through September 6; 2PM - 4PMWhere: Charles A. Dana Discovery CenterWhat: Join the Central Park Conservancy for the 2009 season of this popular free concert series thatfeatures the best in local emerging and established Latin, Jazz, World, and Gospel artists.

10th Annual Blues BBQWhen: Sunday, August 23; 2 PM -9 PMWhere: Pier 54, 14th StreetWhat: The hottest blues artists from across the country and New York’s best BBQ restaurants gettogether for an unforgettable night of music and good food.

Notable Summer Concerts

5/9 Crystal Method Webster Hall

5/18 The Shins Terminal 5

5/27 Keene Radio City Music Hall

6/7 Nine Inch Nails/Jane’s Addiction Jones Beach

6/10 The Decemberists Radio City Music Hall

6/11 Fleetwood Mac Madison Square Garden

6/12 New Kids on the Block Jones Beach

6/16 Indigo Girls Central Park Summer Stage

6/21-22 Beyonce Madison Square Garden

6/25 The Fray Jones Beach

6/26 Aerosmith/ZZ Top Jones Beach

6/26 Blonde Redhead Prospect Park Bandshell

6/30 Explosions in the Sky Central Park Summer Stage

7/1 MGMT Prospect Park Bandshell

7/8 Def Leppard/Poison Jones Beach

7/11 They Might Be Giants Prospect Park Bandshell

7/12 Judas Priest/Whitesnake Jones Beach

7/21-22 Dave Matthews Band Jones Beach

8/2 Bob James The Blue Note

8/3-4 Depeche Mode MSG

8/4-5 Incubus Radio City Music Hall

8/8 Boys Noize/Drop the Lime and Special Guests Central Park Summer Stage

8/14-15 Animal Collective Prospect Park Bandshell

8/15 Creed Jones Beach

8/26 Jimmy Buffett Jones Beach

8/27 The Allman Brothers/Widespread Panic Jones Beach

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