NYC Parks Special Events copyright (c) 2013 NYC Department of Parks and Recreation http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events_search.php NYC Department of Parks and Recreation en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 07:43:38 GMT NYC Parks News 25 25 http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events_search.php http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/parks_leaf_thumb.gif <![CDATA[Westerleigh Park Outdoor Concert: IS 51 Jazz Band]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/05/31/is-51-jazz-band http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/05/31/is-51-jazz-band Date: May 31, 2013

IS 51 Jazz Band will be playing in the park with a surpise guest.

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time: 9:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-05-31 2013-05-31 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:43:38 EDT <![CDATA[Big Apple Circus]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/big-apple-circus1 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/01/big-apple-circus1 Date: June 1, 2013

Welcome to the Big Apple Circus LEGENDARIUM, where you will experience the nostalgic thrills of bygone Big Tops and get a first–hand view of Beauties, Daredevils, and Clowns from another era! At our All-New 35th Anniversary season production, no seat is more than 50 feet from the Globe’s Most Spectacular Circus Performers! The Big Apple Circus presents Dream Big in its annual engagement at Cunningham Park in Queens from Sunday, May 19th through Sunday, June 16th.

Travel back to when circus traditions were born and witness incredible acts that would have had the villagers chattering for days! The courageous mid-air flips and catches of a man on the trapeze! A captivating contortionist whose flexibility is as impressive as her steadfast poise! An agile, adept acrobat and her strapping suitors! A swaying wire act of sure-footed strength and stability! The dizzying delights of a daring inventor in his tumbling, twirling hoop! The stunning, soaring beauty of a pair on aerial straps and a woman held aloft by hanging silks! A jaw-dropping juggling tango team performing to passionate rhythms! Bicyclists whose spinning wheels turn smooth and speedy stunts! Majestic horses with graceful gaits and playful pups with teasing tricks! And what circus would be complete without bumbling clowns who bring the spirit of timeless comedy! It’s all led by an affable Ringmaster and the great Big Apple Circus Band playing the iconic songs of yesteryear! So run away with the Big Apple Circus and relive Big Tops of old in a memorable one-ring show for the ages!

Show Information:

Performers from around the world create joyful memories at the Big Apple Circus under the artistic direction of Guillaume Dufresnoy for the 2012–13 season show:

  • From the US, the Acrobuffos, the husband-and-wife clown team, bring gales of laughter to the Big Apple Circus with their slapstick comedy!
  • From Bulgaria, Andrey Mantchev takes to the skies in a solo trapeze act of mid-air flips and jaw-dropping catches!
  • From China, the all-female Dalian Acrobatic Troupe performs perilous poses of superior synchronization on bicycles!
  • From Canada, Daniel Cyr spirals and spins around the ring in a steel hoop of his own invention!
  • From Russia, breathtaking duo Desire of Flight (Valeriy Sychev and Malvina Abakarova) defies gravity in soaring stunts on aerial straps!
  • From Russia, Katerina is a lithe vision of grace wrapped and whirling in aerial silks!
  • From Argentina, Elayne Kramer astounds with a backbone as flexible as an archer’s bow!
  • From France and the Netherlands, Emily and Menno van Dyke combine the dramatic passion of tango with rhythmic juggling for a dance of flawless coordination!
  • From the US, Jenny Vidbel exudes pure pride with her handsome horses, prancing ponies, and perky pups!
  • From the US, John Kennedy Kane is a debonair ringmaster guiding you through the world of the circus!
  • From Hungary, the Quinterion Troupe demonstrates unparalleled power as sculpted men flip, throw, and catch a fearless maiden!
  • From China, Zhang Fan faces the ultimate test of balance, performing stunts of sheer strength on a swaying slack wire!

In his Big Apple Circus directing début is West Hyler who, along with Matt Williams as assistant director, presents an unforgettable show for all ages. John Lee Beatty, member of the Theater Hall of Fame, brings nearly four decades of New York experience as set designer. With a career spanning theatre, film, resorts, and dance, Mirena Rada returns with her stunning costume designs. Tony Award-winner Howell Binkley brings extensive experience and expertise as lighting designer. Five-time winner of the MAC Award for Technical Direction, JP Perreaux returns to the circus as sound designer. As always, the Big Apple Circus Band enthralls under the musical direction of maestro Rob Slowik.

Start time: 4:30 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (888) 541-3750

Location: The Big Top (in Cunningham Park)

]]> Q021 Cunningham Park 2013-06-01 2013-06-01 4:30 pm 6:30 pm 40.7308, -73.7728 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:43:38 EDT <![CDATA[PSAL City Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/02/psal-city-outdoor-track-and-field-championships http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/02/psal-city-outdoor-track-and-field-championships Date: June 2, 2013

The Public Schools Athletic League City Outdoor Track and Field Championships is an adaptive event open to all public school track and field athletes. Paralympic events include the 100 and 200 Meters and the Shot Put.

For more information or to register, please contact Bill Schneider below.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time:

Contact phone: (646) 338-1510

Location: Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park)

]]> M104 Randall's Island Park 2013-06-02 2013-06-02 9:00 am 40.7932, -73.9254 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:43:38 EDT <![CDATA[Big Apple Circus]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/02/big-apple-circus1 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/02/big-apple-circus1 Date: June 2, 2013

Welcome to the Big Apple Circus LEGENDARIUM, where you will experience the nostalgic thrills of bygone Big Tops and get a first–hand view of Beauties, Daredevils, and Clowns from another era! At our All-New 35th Anniversary season production, no seat is more than 50 feet from the Globe’s Most Spectacular Circus Performers! The Big Apple Circus presents Dream Big in its annual engagement at Cunningham Park in Queens from Sunday, May 19th through Sunday, June 16th.

Travel back to when circus traditions were born and witness incredible acts that would have had the villagers chattering for days! The courageous mid-air flips and catches of a man on the trapeze! A captivating contortionist whose flexibility is as impressive as her steadfast poise! An agile, adept acrobat and her strapping suitors! A swaying wire act of sure-footed strength and stability! The dizzying delights of a daring inventor in his tumbling, twirling hoop! The stunning, soaring beauty of a pair on aerial straps and a woman held aloft by hanging silks! A jaw-dropping juggling tango team performing to passionate rhythms! Bicyclists whose spinning wheels turn smooth and speedy stunts! Majestic horses with graceful gaits and playful pups with teasing tricks! And what circus would be complete without bumbling clowns who bring the spirit of timeless comedy! It’s all led by an affable Ringmaster and the great Big Apple Circus Band playing the iconic songs of yesteryear! So run away with the Big Apple Circus and relive Big Tops of old in a memorable one-ring show for the ages!

Show Information:

Performers from around the world create joyful memories at the Big Apple Circus under the artistic direction of Guillaume Dufresnoy for the 2012–13 season show:

  • From the US, the Acrobuffos, the husband-and-wife clown team, bring gales of laughter to the Big Apple Circus with their slapstick comedy!
  • From Bulgaria, Andrey Mantchev takes to the skies in a solo trapeze act of mid-air flips and jaw-dropping catches!
  • From China, the all-female Dalian Acrobatic Troupe performs perilous poses of superior synchronization on bicycles!
  • From Canada, Daniel Cyr spirals and spins around the ring in a steel hoop of his own invention!
  • From Russia, breathtaking duo Desire of Flight (Valeriy Sychev and Malvina Abakarova) defies gravity in soaring stunts on aerial straps!
  • From Russia, Katerina is a lithe vision of grace wrapped and whirling in aerial silks!
  • From Argentina, Elayne Kramer astounds with a backbone as flexible as an archer’s bow!
  • From France and the Netherlands, Emily and Menno van Dyke combine the dramatic passion of tango with rhythmic juggling for a dance of flawless coordination!
  • From the US, Jenny Vidbel exudes pure pride with her handsome horses, prancing ponies, and perky pups!
  • From the US, John Kennedy Kane is a debonair ringmaster guiding you through the world of the circus!
  • From Hungary, the Quinterion Troupe demonstrates unparalleled power as sculpted men flip, throw, and catch a fearless maiden!
  • From China, Zhang Fan faces the ultimate test of balance, performing stunts of sheer strength on a swaying slack wire!

In his Big Apple Circus directing début is West Hyler who, along with Matt Williams as assistant director, presents an unforgettable show for all ages. John Lee Beatty, member of the Theater Hall of Fame, brings nearly four decades of New York experience as set designer. With a career spanning theatre, film, resorts, and dance, Mirena Rada returns with her stunning costume designs. Tony Award-winner Howell Binkley brings extensive experience and expertise as lighting designer. Five-time winner of the MAC Award for Technical Direction, JP Perreaux returns to the circus as sound designer. As always, the Big Apple Circus Band enthralls under the musical direction of maestro Rob Slowik.

Start time: 4:30 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (888) 541-3750

Location: The Big Top (in Cunningham Park)

]]> Q021 Cunningham Park 2013-06-02 2013-06-02 4:30 pm 6:30 pm 40.7308, -73.7728 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:43:38 EDT <![CDATA[Fourth Annual Paralympic Sport Club New York Youth Track and Field Open]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/03/fourth-annual-paralympic-sport-club-new-york-youth-track-and-field-open http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/03/fourth-annual-paralympic-sport-club-new-york-youth-track-and-field-open Date: June 3, 2013

Public school children are invited to compete in this exciting Track & Field event at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island. All student athletes with physical disabilities are welcome. The competition will be divided into age groups and athletic divisions.

Age groups: Grade School, High School

Divisions: Electric Wheelchair Users, Manual Wheelchair Users, Assistive Device Users, Athletes with Visual Impairments, Ambulatory Athletes, Athletes with Dwarfism

This event is a partnership between NYC Parks, the NYC Department of Education, the Wheelchair Sports Federation and the Randall’s Island Sports Foundation.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (646) 338-1510

Location: Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park)

]]> M104 Randall's Island Park 2013-06-03 2013-06-03 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.7932, -73.9254 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:43:38 EDT <![CDATA[Make Music New York]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/21/make-music-new-york http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/21/make-music-new-york Date: June 21, 2013

Now in its seventh year, Make Music New York, “the largest music event ever to grace Gotham” (Metro New York), is a unique festival of free concerts in public spaces throughout the five boroughs of New York City, all on June 21st, the first day of summer. MMNY takes place simultaneously with similar festivities in more than 514 cities around the world — a global celebration of music making. Westerleigh Park will have 8 Groups performing.

Performance Schedule:

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Daryle Shawn

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Daniel Hartig

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Geramy Grant

7:00 pm to 7:20 pm Gabby Pisapia

7:20 pm to 7:40 pm Lauren Buttermark

7:40 pm to 8:00 pm Samantha Frank

8:00 pm to 9:00 pm Julia Gargano & Kacey Velazquez

9:00 pm to 10:00 pm Frank Glaz & Friends

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 10:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-06-21 2013-06-21 1:00 pm 10:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:43:38 EDT <![CDATA[Patriotic Sunday Annual Concert]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/23/patriotic-sunday-annual-concert http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/06/23/patriotic-sunday-annual-concert Date: June 23, 2013

The patriotic annual concer is sponsored by the Westerleigh Improvement Society.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-06-23 2013-06-23 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:43:38 EDT <![CDATA[Young Artists in The Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/09/young-artists-in-the-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/09/young-artists-in-the-park Date: July 9, 2013

Children of all ages will get watercolor lessons by the gazebo in beautiful Westerleigh Park. Each week there will be a different scene to paint.

NOTE: We will be outdoors, so please remember bug repellent and sunscreen for your child. An adult MUST accompany young children. Beverages will be available. The program will be cancelled if it rains.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-07-09 2013-07-09 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:43:38 EDT <![CDATA[Young Artists in The Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/16/young-artists-in-the-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/16/young-artists-in-the-park Date: July 16, 2013

Children of all ages will get watercolor lessons by the gazebo in beautiful Westerleigh Park. Each week there will be a different scene to paint.

NOTE: We will be outdoors, so please remember bug repellent and sunscreen for your child. An adult MUST accompany young children. Beverages will be available. The program will be cancelled if it rains.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-07-16 2013-07-16 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:43:38 EDT <![CDATA[Young Artists in The Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/23/young-artists-in-the-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/23/young-artists-in-the-park Date: July 23, 2013

Children of all ages will get watercolor lessons by the gazebo in beautiful Westerleigh Park. Each week there will be a different scene to paint.

NOTE: We will be outdoors, so please remember bug repellent and sunscreen for your child. An adult MUST accompany young children. Beverages will be available. The program will be cancelled if it rains.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-07-23 2013-07-23 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:43:38 EDT <![CDATA[Young Artists in The Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/young-artists-in-the-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/young-artists-in-the-park Date: July 30, 2013

Children of all ages will get watercolor lessons by the gazebo in beautiful Westerleigh Park. Each week there will be a different scene to paint.

NOTE: We will be outdoors, so please remember bug repellent and sunscreen for your child. An adult MUST accompany young children. Beverages will be available. The program will be cancelled if it rains.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-07-30 2013-07-30 10:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:43:38 EDT