Beyond the Burg: June 28 to July 4

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks in NYC c/o Steve Kelley

Hey guys! We’re still free from colonial power. Sorry US-installed puppet regimes and imperialist satellites we call “territories.”

This is awkward.

ANYWAYS, next weekend is our favorite (and only) summer holiday – the Fourth of July. So here are some picks on where you should shake that sexy freedom all week long.

Featured pick is a four-day electro dance party because dance parties are so United States right now:
Governors Island
Dance.Here.Now Festival: July 1 to July 4
Featuring Paul Van Dyk / Fat Boy Slim / and more
Ticket prices vary $36 to $350
And here are more picks for this week:

* Note: Apologies for a missing Monday, June 27. We were recovering from celebrating civil rights for ALL!

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TUESDAY, JUNE 28
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Brooklyn

• SummerStage: DJ Kid Capri / Black Sheep / Peter Gunz
7PM
Soundview Park
FREE

• TV Party: Battlestar Galactica
8:00PM
The Bell House
$5

Manhattan

• River to River Festival: Rufus Wainwright Goes to the Opera
7:00PM
Winter Garden at the World Financial Center, 220 Vesey St at West Street

• SummerStage: The Moth
Featuring Andy Borowitz / Salman Ahmad / Sherman O.T. Powell / Jessi Klein / Bonnie Levison / Jerry Stahl
7:30PM
Central Park / Mainstage
FREE

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
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Brooklyn

• The Wonder City Book Release Party and Comic Creator Meet-Up!
7:00PM
The Bell House
FREE

Bronx

• SummerStage: Larry Harlow and the Latin Legends
7:00PM
Soundview Park
FREE

Manhattan

• River to River Festival: Chrisette Michele
7:00PM
Rockefeller Park
FREE

• SummerStage: Comedy Central Park
Featuring Jim Gaffigan and John Pinette
8:00PM
Central Park / Mainstage
FREE

• Puro Instinct / John Maus / Geneva Jacuzzi / Amazing Amy with Tite Glita / DH Andreas Knutsen
Mercury Lounge
7:00PM Doors / 7:30PM Show
$12

• Matt & Kim / The Thermals / Autobot
8:00PM
Terminal 5
SOLD OUT

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THURSDAY, JUNE 30
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Brooklyn

• Vans House Parties: No Age / Health / Cults / Ceremony
7:00PM
25 Franklin St.
FREE with RSVP

• Celebrate Brooklyn: Justin Townes Earle / Punch Brothers / Hackensaw Boys
7:00PM
Prospect Park Bandshell
FREE

Bronx

• SummerStage: Hector Tricoche / Chris Alfinez
7:00PM
Soundview Park
FREE

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FRIDAY, JULY 1
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Brooklyn

• Celebrate Brooklyn: Steel Pulse with Natural Rhythm Band
7:30PM
Prospect Park Bandshell
FREE

• The Thermals / Big Troubles / EULA
10:00PM
The Bell House
$15

Manhattan

• River to River Festival: Lower Dens / Dirty Beaches
7PM
Pier 17, South Street Seaport
FREE

• SummerStage: Pasion Y Arte / On Tap
7:00PM
St. Mary’s Park
FREE

• Memory Tapes / New Moods
10:30PM
Mercury Lounge
$12

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SATURDAY, JULY 2
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Brooklyn

• Target First Saturday
Brooklyn Museum: Vishnu
Performances: 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dance Party: 8:00PM to 10:00PM
Late Night in the Galleries: 10:00PM to 11:00PM
FREE

• Rooftop Films: Where Soldiers Come From
8:00PM Doors / 9:00PM Film
The Old American Can Factory, 232 Third St. at 3rd Ave [Gowanus]
$10

• Oasis vs. Blur: The Ultimate Brit-Pop Battle
8:00PM Doors
The Bell House
$10 Advance / $12 Door

• Janka Nabay & The Bubu Gang / Little Shalimar
8:00PM Doors / 8:00PM Show
The Rock Shop
$10

Bronx

• SummerStage: Opus Dance Theatre with Dance Iquail!
7:00PM
St. Mary’s Park
FREE

Governors Island

• Rite of Summer
Featuring 40 NYC musicians performing Terry Riley’s In C
1:00pm, 3:00PM
FREE

Manhattan

• Come Out & Play Festival: The Running of the Stocks
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Broad Street and Exchange Place
FREE

• TriBattery Pops: Independence Day Weekend Celebration
2:00PM
Zuccotti Park
FREE

• SummerStage: Everybody Loves the Sunshine
Featuring Roy Ayers and The Jazz Mafia Symphony
7:00PM
Central Park / Mainstage
FREE

• Come Out & Play Festival: Shadowplay
8:00PM to 11:30PM
John Street Church, 44 John Street
FREE

Queens

• Warm Up 2011 Kicks Off!
Featuring DJ Pierre / Beautiful Swimmers / Delicate Steve / Protect-U / Zoovox
2:00PM to 9:00PM
MoMa PS1
$15 with MoMa admission
FREE with MoMa membership
FREE for Long Island City residents with valid ID

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SUNDAY, JULY 3
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Manhattan

• Sound Bites Series: The Hairs
2PM
Fulton Stall Market, South Street Seaport
FREE

• New York Night Train Beach Party
Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club
Pier 17, South Street Seaport
8:00PM
FREE

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MONDAY, JULY 4
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Brooklyn

• Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
10:00AM
1310 Surf Ave at Stillwell Ave, Coney Island
FREE

• America: F*ck Yeah!
8:00PM
The Bell House
$10

Manhattan

• Sky Room
Featuring 5hr top-shelf open bar and views of the fireworks
4:00PM to 4:00AM
330 W 40th St between 8th and 9th Aves
$100; tables $150 per person

• The Liberty Belle Spectacular
Jazz Age party featuring Gelber & Manning and the Star-Spangled Orchestra, burlesque and tap-dancing
5:00PM to 2:00AM
Empire Hotel Rooftop
$20 Advance / $25 Door

• Hudson Terrace
Featuring 4hr open bar and views of the fireworks
621 W. 46th between 11th and 12th Aves
6:30PM to 2:00AM
$100

• Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks
Featuring Beyonce / Brad Paisley
9:20PM
Check the website for best viewing spots
Bryant Park Movies: Easy Rider
8:00PM
Bryant Park
FREE

On the Water

• Rocks Off Concert Cruise
6:30PM Boarding; 7:00PM Set Sail
E. 23rd St & FDR Dr
$125 Advance / $150 Door

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