Enjoyment Retention Strategies: Recreation in NYC

An important philosophy of Retensa is balancing passion for work with passion for life. Retensa.com features a list of New York City events taking place this summer, including street festivals, movies, theatre, music, and fitness activities. Click on the links for schedules.

Feel free to print copies or forward this list to your employees and colleagues for quick and easy access to fun in the NY sun.

STREET FAIRS, FESTIVALS, AND PARADES

Festivals & Special Events: Wonder why all those cars are honking? Probably because there's a street fair nearby. Check out this listing of festivals and fairs.
Street Fairs: A schedule of street fair dates and times in your neighborhood
Citywide Event calendar: A comprehensive event search engine through selection by day keyword(s), category, borough, or date.
Macy's Fireworks: Enjoy a FREE viewing of a spectacular NY tradition, the annual 4th of July fireworks
Feast of San Gennaro 2008: Feast on sizzling sausages and delicious gelato at the 81st annual Festival of San Gennaro in Little Italy from Thursday, Sept 11 through Sunday, Sept 21.

DANCING

Midsummer Night Swing: Dust off your dancing shoes and swing the night away to live music at Lincoln Center from June 19 - July 21.
New York Salsa/Mambo scene: Enjoy FREE nonstop dancing & socializing with lots of salsa & cha-cha dancing.
Tango in Central Park and South Street Seaport: FREE outdoor tango dancing every Saturday in Central Park and every Sunday at South Street Seaport
Basement Bhangra:Get set for one of the biggest indie-fusion underground music in the city that takes place every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Free drinks before 7 p.m.

PERFORMING ARTS,OUTDOOR MOVIES, AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Broadway on Broadway: Cheaper than TKTS!! Experience FREE Broadway theatre in Times Square
Central Park SummerStage: Schedule of FREE events and performances in Central Park.
Bryant Park - GMA Concert Series: Schedule of FREE events and perfomances held in Bryant Park.
2008 Bryant Park Summer Film Festival: The closest thing to a drive-in movie in NYC. The HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival features FREE movies every Monday night throughout the summer. The lawn opens at 5:00 for blankets and picnicking and the films begin at dusk (around 8-9pm).

Monday June 16	Dr. No (1962) 111 min
Monday June 23	Bride of Frankenstein (1935) 75min
Monday June 30	Hud (1963) 112 min
Monday July 7	The Man Who Came to Dinner (1941) 112 min
Monday July 14	Fail Safe (1964) 111 min
Monday July 21	Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) 118 min
Monday July 28	The Apartment (1960) 125 min
Monday August 4	Lifeboat (1944) 96 min
Monday August 11	The Candidate (1972) 109 min
Monday August 18	Superman (1978) 143 min

Free Events in NYC: Not everything in NY costs a fortune! Feed your mind and soul for FREE with these tours, concerts, performances, lectures, readings, and discussions, updated on a daily basis.
Go City Kids: Family guide for places where parents/guardians can take their kids
River to River Festival: Enjoy FREE performing arts events from June through September in Downtown New York at the River to River Festival - from Chambers Street down to the southern tip of Manhattan and across the island from river to river.
NY Philharmonic in the Parks: FREE Philharmonic performances in NY parks
Shakespeare in the Park: The Bard comes to NY in a grand summer tradition: Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Pick up your free Shakespeare in the Park tickets on the day of the performance beginning at 1pm at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park or from 1 to 3pm at The Public Theater Box Office, 425 Lafayette Street.

HAMLET (A William Shakesspeare piece)
Directed By: Oskar Eustis
May 27 - June 29

HAIR: THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL
Book and lyrics by: Gerome Ragni & James Rado
Directed By: Diane Paulus Music by: Galt Macdermot
July 22 - August 17

Subway Art Shows: Traveling Outdoor Art Exhibit. FREE viewing of artwork and the opportunity to purchase a little piece of New York

SHOPPING

This Week's Best Sales and Bargains: The perfect site for the savvy bargain hunter - take a look at this week's best bargains in New York.
12-Month New York Sales Calendar: A month-by-month guide to New York's best annual/sample sales at various locations in NYC.
Sample Sales: Designer fashions that are actually affordable!

MUSEUMS

Free Museums: Not just for starving artists: Enjoy the museums of NY for FREE
Museums With Suggested Admission: A database of museums that offer weekly deals in order to make museums affordable for all. 'Suggested' admissions means that you can pay the amount of admission that you can afford and still enjoy access to the museum.
Starry Nights: Snack on tapas and sangria while listening to live jazz under the celestial skies at the American Museum of Natural History

FOOD

NYC Summer Restaurant Week 2008: The best time to impress your guest with a gourmet dining experience. Take your pick at some of New York's finest restaurants . Enjoy price fixed three-course lunches or dinners starting late July/early August.
Farmer's Markets: A schedule of places and times for seasonal and year round Farmer's Markets. Enjoy fresh produce and baked goods from local farmers.

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks: Botanical beauty does exist in Manhattan, and it can be enjoyed for FREE!
New Century Bike Tour: Cycle as you socialize with fellow New Yorkers while exploring New York City at one of NYC's cycling events. Save the date - Sunday, September 7th, 2008.
Cycling in NYC: NYC is a great place to take a relaxing ride on a hot summer day or an invigorating ride on a cool autumn evening.
Step Out NYC: Improve your maneuvering ability on New York's crowded sidewalks by participating in New York's walking fitness program!

TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES AND OUTER BOROUGHS

Transportation Alternatives: Be social and get your daily recommended exercise with a New York biking or walking tour.
Visit Brooklyn: Head to New York City's largest borough for non-touristy sights, great restaurants, and cultural events.
Visit Queens: Escape the hustle and bustle of Manhattan and check out cultural activities, events, and restaurants in one of Queens' many neighborhoods.

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