| Summer on the Hudson's *FREE* events in Riverside Park Events August 10th - 16th Riverside South Tots Soccer & Pee Wee Basketball All little ones (5 and under) welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball. Tots Soccer - 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Pee Wee Basketball - 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through August 28 - 71st St. Soccer Field and Basketball Courts / / / / Movies Under the Stars - This year's theme: Song & Dance! Pack a picnic, bring a friend and settle in for a night of premier movies. Open captioned. Wednesdays through August 14, 8:30 p.m. (dusk) - Pier 1 at 70th St. August 14 - Pitch Perfect ('12) | /A dissatisfied college freshman helps her school's floundering all-female a cappella group get back in the competition. / Children's Performance Series Music, sotrytelling and theater for audiences up to age 7. Wear sunscreen! Thursdays through August 15, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Pier I at 70th St. August 15 - City Parks Foundation presents Puppeteers from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre | /Contemporary and innovative marionette productions / Riverside Gallery - Art in the Park Tour Riverside Park South's open air gallery for 3rd year presentations of the Art Students League Model to Monument public art project, seven sculptures by accomplished artists with informative plaques and call-in numbers to learn more. June 2013 - May 2014 viewable during park hours - 59th - 70th St. Kayaking on the Hudson Join the Downtown Boathouse <http://www.downtownboathouse.org/> for 20-minute instructional paddles, and explore the Hudson River first hand. Please wear a bathing suit or shorts and a t-shirt, and know how to swim. Weather permitting. No registration required. Kayaks and life vests provided. Sundays through September 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - 72nd St. & Hudson River / / Pilates - Mat Class This total body workout develops your superior core muscle power and tone, all with a beautiful view of the Hudson. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Tuesdays through August 20, 6:30 p.m. - The Plaza at 66th St. Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Wednesdays through September 25, 6:30 p.m. - The Plaza at 66th St. Kayaking with the Downtown Boathouse Kaying returns to the 72nd Street launch. Sundays 10am-5pm till September 29. Shape Up NYC Intensati Shape Up NYC offers more than 175 free fitness classes every week at locations across the five boroughs to help New Yorkers shape up. This revolutionary workout fuses high energy aerobics, martial arts, dance, yoga, and strength conditioning. Combining spoken affirmations with simple choreography, Intensati <http://www.satilife.com/> provides a heart pumping, exhilarating workout that builds physical, mental and spiritual muscle. Attendance is limited to 80 people on a first-come, first-serve basis. Saturdays August 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:00 a.m. - Locomotive Lawn at 61st. West Harlem Piers Park Playdate! Come have a family playdate with your children and their friends at this outdoor kiddie party featuring arts & crafts, a children's performer from 2-3pm, and lots of neighborhood fun. Second Saturday of the month, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 125th Street and Marginal Street August 10 - Monkey Monkey Music <http://monkeymonkeymusic.com/> | /Learning while rocking / West Harlem Piers Park programming for SOH 2013 is sponsored by FAIRWAY MARKET <http://www.fairwaymarket.mcjr.net/> .. Harlem Dances Come see local dance companies demonstrate their moves and learn a move or two. Third Friday of the month, 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. - 125th St. and Marginal St. August 16 - Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company | /Teaching worldly folk & social dances / Game Days Calling all children 12 and under who want something fun to do on a sunny afternoon. Games such as giant tic tac toe, lawn bowling, hopscotch, jump rope and more will be ready for your arrival. Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - 125th St. and Marginal St. Shape Up NYC Zumba Shape Up NYC offers more than 175 free fitness classes every week at locations across the five boroughs to help New Yorkers shape up. Saturdays through September 28, 11:00 a.m. - Fishing Pier at 125th and Marginal Streets Mid-Riverside Tai Chi Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. Sundays through August 25 at 8:00 a.m. - West 89th Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Other programming in Riverside Park NYC Urban Park Rangers Programs in Riverside - (212) 304-2365 Hudson Warehouse Presents the Classics/ For specific show information and times see http://hudsonwarehouse.net / Through August 25 - West 89th Solders' and Sailors' Monument North Patio RCTA Summer Sunset Concert Series /For specific listings visit http://www.rcta.info or call (212) 978 0277./ Music will include Classical, Jazz, Flamenco, Samba, Rock, Bluegrass, and Middle Eastern. Every Saturday through August 17 at 7 p.m. - Lawn north of 96th St. Clay courts DockNYC in West Harlem Piers Park Let's Cruise <http://www.letscruise.com/> in partnership with West Harlem Food and Beverage Association invites you to take a cruise and enjoy dining at one of eight great Harlem restaurants, or just come for the cruise! Learn more and purchase tickets here ! Every Monday night, August 5th - August 26th. Boat departs West Harlem Pier at approximately 7:30 PM. Riverside Park and Summer on the Hudson Multimedia Section Summer on the Hudson programming is free to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning 1-2 hours before the event. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be cancelled. No rain dates are scheduled. If attendance reaches maximum capacity management reserves the right to close participation. Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets with entrances at 59th, 68th, 72nd. Riverside Park South Park closes at 11:00 p.m. West Harlem Piers Park is located on the Hudson River between 124-135th Streets. Riverside Park and West Harlem Piers Park close at 1:00 a.m. Permanent food and drink concessions (cafes) are located in the park at 70th <http://www.piericafe.com/> , 79th <http://www.boatbasincafe.com/> , and 105th <http://www.hudsonbeachcafe.com/> .. Mobile vendors can be found in various locations throughout the park. Restrooms are located at 70th, 72nd, 79th, 83rd (Playground), 91st (Playground) 97th (Playground),105th (Ballfields), 123rd and 148th (Playground). Bike and Roll NYC <http://www.bikeandroll.com/newyork/> provides bike rental at 72nd and 135th Streets, Spring & Fall: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Summer: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m./somewhat weather dependent. Discounts for season long & family memberships available! For more information, call (212) 408-0219 or visit To make a donation to Riverside Park in support of the events programming, please visit See you in the Park! Please do not reply to this message. To UNSUBSCRIBE from the Parks Newsgroup System, visit To subscribe to this newsletter, go to To UPDATE your preferences, visit -- Powered by PHPlist, www.phplist.com -- | ||
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013
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