July 2012

STREET FESTIVALS

Through December 31, 8 am-7 pm: South Village Farmers Market Sixth Avenue between Carmine and West 3rd Streets.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Through December, 10 am-6 pm: St. Anthony’s Outdoor Market Houston Street between Thomson and MacDougal Streets.
July 28: Greenwich Avenue Festival Greenwich Avenue from Sixth to Seventh Avenues.

SPECIAL EVENTS

First Saturday of Every Month, 2-3:30 pm: Book and Art Swap Bring books and/or art you’re willing to trade with others to Jefferson Market Library, 425 Sixth Avenue. Bring your own coffee; snacks will be provided.

MOVIES

July 16, 6 pm: Coal Miner’s Daughter This staff pick is the story of country music star Loretta Lynn, starring Sissy Spacek and Tommy Lee Jones. Jefferson Market Library, 425 Sixth Avenue. Free.
July 18, 7 pm: Some Like it Hot A 1958 screwball comedy with Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 81 Christopher Street. Free movie and popcorn.
July 21, 2 pm: Donkey Skin A French film about a King and Queen and a deathbed promise, starring Catherine Deneuve. Jefferson Market Library, 425 Sixth Avenue. Free.
July 23, 6 pm: Swing Time This week’s staff pick is a classic Fred Astaire-Ginger Rogers dance gem at Jefferson Market Library, 425 Sixth Avenue. Free.
July 25, 7 pm: It’s a Wonderful Life It’s Christmas in July at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 81 Christopher Street. Free movie and popcorn.
July 30, 6 pm: Rebecca This week’s staff pick stars Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine in a film about a widower who can’t let go, and his second wife. Jefferson Market Library, 425 Sixth Avenue. Free.

KIDS

Wednesdays Through August 15, 10 am: Integral Yoga for Kids Chanting, stories, Yoga poses and fun for 12 to 36 month-olds and their caregivers at Integral Yoga Institute, 227 West 13 Street. First session is free.
July 17, 3:30 pm: South of the Border—Latin American Tales Narration, music and audience participation with the reading of folktales from Mexico and Central and South America. For ages 6 to 12 years old. Jefferson Market Library, 425 Sixth Avenue. Free.
July 20, 8:30 pm: Superman Riverflicks for Kids presents the original Christopher Reeves version at Pier 46, Charles Street and Hudson River Park. Free Movie, Free Popcorn.
July 23, 3:30 pm: Natural History of Owls Kids 3 to 12 years old get a chance to meet live owls and learn about their feathers and pellets at Hudson Park Library, 66 Leroy Street. Free.
July 27, 8:30 pm: Hugo Martin Scorcese’s film of a Parisian orphan at Riverflicks for Kids, Pier 46, Charles Street and Hudson River Park. Free movie and Popcorn.
July 31, 3:30 pm: Up, Up and Away A program for kids ages 3 to 12 years old that teaches about Earth’s atmosphere and gravity. Jefferson Market Library, 425 Sixth Avenue. Free.
August 3, 8:30 pm: Puss In Boots The animation about a swashbuckling cat at Riverflicks for Kids, Pier 46, Charles Street and Hudson River Park. Free Movie, Free Popcorn.
Saturdays Through August, 10 am: Arty Hours Drop in at the High Line 23rd Street Lawn to experiment with painting, drawing and building materials from the Art Hub. For ages 4 and up. Free.
Tuesdays Through August 28, 10 am: River Tots Learning and playing will include eco-crafts, music, water experiments and more. For ages 2 to 5 years old. Pier 46 at Charles Street and Hudson River Park. Free.
Mondays, After School: Free Professional Music Training St. John’s in the Village gives free lessons in voice and in reading music. No experience necessary. For information, go to stjvny.org/choristersfaq.asp. To enroll, call (212) 243-6192.

MUSIC

July 17, 6:30 pm: Stars of Tomorrow—Jazz Music by students from Mannes College at Pier 45, Christopher Street and Hudson River Park. Free.
July 17, 8 pm: Washington Square Music Festival Viennese Chamber Music and poetry at St. Joseph’s church, 371 Sixth Avenue. For information, go to washingtonsquaremusicfestival.org. Free.
July 24, 8 pm: Washington Square Music Festival Music for strings and winds at St. Joseph’s church, 371 Sixth Avenue. For information, go to washingtonsquaremusicfestival.org. Free.
July 31, 8 pm: Washington Square Music Festival Deep Sahara Band plays the music of West Africa. St. Joseph’s church, 371 Sixth Avenue. For information, go to washingtonsquaremusicfestival.org. Free.
Sundays, 6 pm: Jazz Mass St. John’s Lutheran Church, 81 Christopher Street. Free.

GALLERIES

Through August 14: Storied Past Four Centuries of French Drawings at the Grey Art Gallery, 100 Washington Square East.
July 14-29: Revisions on a Photo Album A collection of Anita Steckel’s intensely personal last works on paper. Westbeth Gallery, 55 Bethune Street.
Through July 19: Cey Beastie Bak Photographer Sunny Bak and Creative Director Cey Adama at Ivy Brown Gallery, 675 Hudson Street, #4F.
Through September 1: Puppet Sculpture A show featuring the work of Ralph Lee and others at the Westbeth Sculpture Annex, 55 Bethune Street.

EXHIBITS

Through July 27: Here Comes A show of paintings and sculpture by The Still House Group, a collective of Brooklyn-based artists, at 24 Washington Square North. Open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 12 to 5 pm or by appointment. For more information, e-mail info@andreaschwan.com.

TALKS

July 23, 6:30 pm: Beyond the High Line—Transforming Detroit A discussion of new and revived public spaces in Detroit, at the 14th Street Passage at the High Line. Free.

LITERATURE AND POETRY

July 18, 7 pm: Empire State of Mind Author Zack O’Malley Greenburg will be at Bergino Baseball Clubhouse, 67 East 11th Street, to discuss his book about Jay-Z’s personal transformation and success.
July 19, 6 pm: Poetry Reading Yehoshua November, Jake Marmer, Jay Michaelson and Philip Terman will be at the NYU Bookstore, 726 Broadway at Astor Place.
July 25, 6 pm: Mystery Book Club — The Overlook A discussion of Michael Connelly’s book at Jefferson Market Library, 425 Sixth Avenue. Free.
July 26, 4:30 pm: 1Q84 A discussion of the first two books of Haruki Murakami’s trilogy at Jefferson Market Library, 425 Sixth Avenue. Free.

DANCE

July 25, 7 pm: Arriba! Dancing and live Latin music on the High Line under the Standard Hotel at West 13 Street. Free.
July 28, 10 am: Dance Workshop Learn how to kick up your heels with style at Pier 46, Charles Street and Hudson River. Free.
July 29, 7 pm: Dark Side of the Crown A theatrical dance performance presented by Bellydance Evolution at Skirball Center, 566 LaGuardia Place. Tickets $45; to purchase in advance, go to skirballcenter.nyu.edu.
Sundays at 3 pm: Filipino Line Dancing Every Sunday following the Filipino Pastoral Ministry mass, members perform line dancing at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 25 Carmine Street. A popular event, open to all. Free.

DRAMA AND PERFORMANCES

July 18-19, 7 pm: Miss Lilly Gets Boned This play is part of the award-winning Ice Factory Festival, and will be performed at the New Ohio Theatre, 154 Christopher Street. Tickets $18. To purchase, go to NewOhioTheatre.org.
July 25-26, 7 pm: The Apocalyptic Road Show This comic cabaret is part of the award-winning Ice Factory Festival, and will be performed at the New Ohio Theatre, 154 Christopher Street. Tickets $18. To purchase, go to NewOhioTheatre.org.
August 1-2, 7 pm: The Girl Of The Golden West This play is part of the award-winning Ice Factory Festival, and will be performed at the New Ohio Theatre, 154 Christopher Street. Tickets $18. To purchase, go to NewOhioTheatre.org.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

July 16, 23 and 30 at 8 am: Beginners’ Tai Chi Exercise your mind and body with guidance from the Taoist Tai Chi Society at Garibaldi Plaza in Washington Square Park. All levels are welcome. Free.
July 18 and 25, 8:30 am: Outdoor Yoga All levels welcome at Washington Square Park.
Thursdays Through August 23, 5:30 pm: Shape Up NYC at Hudson River Park A fitness program at Pier 46, Charles Street and Hudson River Park. First come, first served. Free.
Thursdays, 3:30 pm: Yoga Beginners, the elderly and infirm are welcome at St. Luke in the Fields, 487 Hudson Street. Free.

SENIORS

Every Second Wednesday, 12 pm: Seniors Discussion Group Companionship and lively discussion of religion, politics, eldercare and community services. Bring a bag lunch. St. Luke’s in the Fields, 487 Hudson Street.

CRAFTS

Every Wednesday, 1-2 pm: Social Work Stitchers An hour of knitting or crocheting. Bring your own projects, or knit/crochet a square for Warm Up America, at 1 Washington Square North. For information, e-mail ssw.studentaffairs@nyu.edu. Free.

DOWN BY THE RIVER

Every Sunday Through August 26, 9 am: Hudson River Park Wild! Take a one-hour nature tour and learn about the park’s flora and fauna and birds. Wear comfortable shoes, and please leave the dogs at home, as barking and other loud noises can startle the wildlife. The tour starts at Pier 40 at Houston Street, 9 am sharp. Free.
July 3 and Every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 pm: Stargazing on the High Line High-powered telescopes available; location along the High Line depends upon night sky conditions. For updates, go to thehighline.org. Free.
Sundays Through August 26, 12 pm: Big City Fishing Pier 46, Charles Street and Hudson River Park. Free.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS