July 2010

(Central Park, 58th St, New York, NY 10155) The 2010 Summer Concert Series returns to the Rumsey Playfield, where music's biggest names will perform live every Friday. Friday: May 28 Sugarland, Jun 4 Diddy-- Dirty Money; Jun 11, Norah Jones & Sarah McLachlan, Jun 18, Miley Cyrus; Jun 25 Alicia Keys, Jul 2 , Mary J. Blige; Jul 16, The GO-GO'S; Jul 23, Sheryl Crow; Jul 30, Black Eyed Peas, Aug 13, Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, Camp Rock 2; Aug, 20 Rihanna, ;Aug 27, Lady Antebellum Event Website

(Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, 5th to 7th Aves, 47 to 51st Sts, New York, NY 10111) For its 15th season the Today Show is bringing some of the biggest names in the music to rock the Plaza, Jun 4 Justin Bieber, Jun 8 - Christina Aguilera, Jun 11 Rascal Flatts, Jun 18 James Taylor and Carole King, Jun 25 Maxwell, Jul 2 Maroon 5, Jul 9 Lady Gaga, Jul 16 Enrique Iglesias, Jul 23 John Mayer, Jul 30 Carrie Underwood, Aug 6 Train, Aug 13 Ke$ha, Aug 20 Keith Urban, Aug 27 Katy Perry. Event Website

(Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) (Fr 10:30pm; Sa 5:30pm) World famous fashion icon Fifi La Grange just returned after a sudden, mysterious four month disappearance. Effie, a ShopTV addicted senior citizen, convinces Fifi that appearing live on TV with the popular, all powerful entetainment host Jon Toddy, will revive her career. Effie enlists the reluctant help of Fifi's other close friend, DL, to help: they interview with Jon Toddy's right hand man, a fervent Fifi Fabutante, and share a bit too much. Fifi's big day on Jon Toddy's Grand Arena finally arrives, and is shockingly marked by life changing event. ($15) (212 627-2961) Event Website

(Fire Island) (6pm) Bay Dance is back in Fire Island Pines! Dance from day to dusk on a floating dance floor on Long Island's Great South Bay. A world class DJ will rock the Pines at the largest gay and lesbian Independence Day celebration in the New York metro area! Bay Dance is the premier Independence Day party in Fire Island Pines. ($100+) Event Website

(Kraine Theatre, 85 East 4th St, New York, NY 10003) (Sundays 8pm) Four women over 60 (Blanchette; Dorthea, Roz and Sophie) are spending their golden years together in a bungalow in Miami. But when gay pop superstar Lance Bass moves next door, his loud outdoor sex parties keep the quartet of cheesecake-loving retirees awake. The solution pits the gays against the girls at the annual Shady Oaks Retirement Home Talent Show: if the women win, then no more sex parties; if the gays garner top prize, the sassy seniors must serve as the party's clean-up crew. Singing, dancing and hilarity ensues! ($20) Event Website

(Starts in Cherry Grove) (noon-4pm) Entertainment starts in the harbor at noon with the Invasion arriving at 2pm. Parade through the Pines harbor followed by dancing at the Sip n' Twirl in the Pines and the Ice Palace in the Grove. Event Website

(9pm) Watch fireworks light up the skyline with a 26-minute display from six barges positioned between 24th and 50th Streets on the Hudson River. Featuring The New York Pops orchestra, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and some of America's top vocal groups. (FREE) Event Website

(Surf Ave, Coney Island) (noon) First held in 1916, the year Nathan's opened on Surf Avenue. A group of 20 steely-eyed individuals line up behind a 30-foot table at Nathan's to begin the world hot dog eating championship. Crushed by fans and media, the competitors begin the historic 12-minute contest.

(Coney Island Boardwalk, Surf Ave at 19th St, Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY 11229) (1pm) Try your hand at building the best sand sculpture--there will be cash prizes for the best sculptures by kids and adults. If that's not enough, there will be international entertainment, dancing, live music, clowns, face painting, and information tables. Event Website

(Central Park, 58th St, New York, NY 10155) (2pm) The Central Park Conservancy's Harlem Meer Performance Festival features the best in local established and emerging artists in the genres of jazz, Latin, gospel and world music. See website for performance schedule. (FREE) Event Website

(Bryant Park, 25 West 40th St, New York, NY 10018) (5pm) July 5, The French Connection; July 12, My Man Godfrey: July 19, The China Syndrome; July 26, Monty Python and the Holy Grail; Aug 2, Rosemary's Baby; Aug 9, The Goodbye Girl; Aug 16, 12 Angry Men; Aug 23, Bonnie and Clyde (FREE) Event Website

(Various Locations) Eight action packed days of programs and events where hundreds of tap dancers converge on the tap dance capital of the world to study, perform, teach, observe, share and dance! Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (8pm) In keeping with Lady Gaga's flair for the theatrical, as well as her innovative and creative spirit, the second leg of the tour promises to push the limits of the live concert experience, bringing fans a spectacle even more eye-popping than what they experienced during the thrilling first leg of The Monster Ball. ($54+) Event Website

(Central Park, 58th St, New York, NY 10155) (7:30pm) The 105th year of Free Concerts. No tickets issued. 700 seats provided on a first come first serve basis. Benches around Concert Ground also available. (FREE) Event Website

(Washington Square Park, 5th Ave at Washington Sq North, New York, NY 10003) (8pm) Returning to Washington Square Park for a joyous season of free chamber music and jazz, (FREE) Event Website

(Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036) (7/7-7pm ; 7/10 - 7:30pm) Winner 2010 MAC Award: Outstanding Male vocalist! Ppresenting his acclaimed solo cabaret show, Life is Wonderful after winning the 2010 MAC Award. Hector explores the musicality of mortality through the songs of William Finn, Zoe Lewis, Jason Mraz, Kander & Ebb, Christine Lavin and other contemporary songwriters in this quirky and unusual show. ($14) (212 757 0788) [email protected] Event Website

(Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11106) (7pm) 12th Annual Festival of international film, music, dance and food, celebrating the cultural diversity of Queens. Sample regional cuisine from neighborhood restaurants, picnic on the grass as the sun sets over the city, enjoy performances by local musicians and dancers and, as the sky darkens, see exceptional international films on a large-format screen - all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. (FREE) Event Website

(Madison Square Park, 23rd St and Madison Ave, New York, NY 10011) (Varies) Bring a blanket and picnic dinner to these free concerts on the Oval Lawn. Our hand-picked line-ups present a mix of nationally touring acts ranging from jazz, soul and R&B to folk, bluegrass and pop. All concerts are rain or shine! July 7, Alecia Nugent; July 14, David Bromberg Quartet; July 21, SOMI; July 28, The Wailin’ Jennys; August 4, The James Carter Organ Trio (FREE) Event Website

(Brooklyn Bridge Park, Main and Plymouth Streets, Brooklyn, NY 11201) (Sunset) This year on the newly opened Pier 1! Movies With A View is one of the city's premiere outdoor film series with an eclectic lineup of films and breathtaking views of the NYC waterfront. July 8, Annie Hall ; July 15, Monsters vs. Aliens; July 22, The Big Lebowski; July 29, Rear Window; Aug 5, Brokeback Mountain; Aug 12, Dreamgirls; Aug 19, The Blues Brothers; Aug 26, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (FREE) Event Website

(Pier 54, Hudson River Park at 13th St, New York, NY 10014) (6pm) July 8, Phosphorescent and Dawes; July 22, Antlers; Aug 12, Deerhunter (FREE) Event Website

(Bryant Park, 25 West 40th St, New York, NY 10018) (12:30pm) The most popular shows on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits. (FREE) Event Website

(Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, 3 Clarkson Street, New York, NY 10012) (8:30pm) A Film Noir series on the rooftop of Tony Dapolito Recreation Center. July 8, Laura; July 15, Double Indemnity; July 22, Sunset Boulevard, July 29, All About Ev (FREE) Event Website

(World Financial Center Courtyard Gallery, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10281) (11am-2;30pm) Celebrate summer’s sizzle at EAT: World Financial Center Restaurant Showcase. Sweet and savory treats for $1-5 include Au Mandarin’s famous pork dumplings, PJ Clarke’s always popular mini-cheeseburgers, and Financier’s Blueberry Panna Cotta. ($1-5) Event Website

(Municipal Parking Lot, Ludow & Broome Sts., New York, NY 10003) (8pm) Shakespeare in the Parking Lot (FREE) Event Website

(Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010) (Fr & Sa 8pm, Su 2pm) The greatest Italian Jewish love story of all time. You will laugh out loud again and again when a nice Italian boy falls in love with a sweet Jewish girl, until her mother finds out and has a heart attack. Oy Vey! Fuhgeddaboudit! Join us on this uproarious journey with their zany, loveable, family and friends as they discover love with lots of laughs. ($34.50+) Event Website

(See website for locations) (Noon) Join us for Lambda Legal for their 32nd Anniversary Pines Brunch at the lovely home of Lambda Legal board member Dan Cochran and Greg Sutphin. Enjoy an early afternoon party on the island with Executive Director Kevin Cathcart and fellow Lambda Legal supporters. Event Website

(See website for location) (4pm) An afternoon of cocktails, dancing and fun at the annual Hamptons Tea Dance benefiting Empire State Pride Agenda The event is the party of the summer, so be sure to get reserve your space early. Event Website

(Performance Space 122, 150 First Ave., (at 9th St.), New York, NY 10009) (9pm) An epic metaphysical journey through the twisted muscle of the human heart, the jagged crevices of the creative mind, the amorphous discord of the libido, and the insouciant profundity of pants-droppi ($15-$25) [email protected] Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) Meet lots of guys ages 30s & 40s one-on-one for a series of 3-minute dates, then get a free mingling period to meet anyone else in the room. Tell us which men you want a second date with, and minutes later you find out your matches. This is a great opportunity to meet guys for time-efficient face-to-face contact and see what kind of chemistry is there. ($15 in advance, $20 at the door) (212-971-1084) [email protected] Event Website

(RooseveltIsland, Riverwalk Commons) (4pm) July 10, First Annual Albert Ayler Festival; July 31 & Aug 1, Conscious Cycle; Sept 12, SO LONG, SUMMER! Barbeque (FREE) Event Website

(Shubert Alley, 44th St btwn 8th Ave & Bwy, New York, NY 10036) (3:30-6:30pm) Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters will host a star-studded dog and cat adopt-a-thon benefiting New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies. Moore and Peters will be joined by Broadway stars of this season such as, Brooke Adams (Lend Me a Tenor), Kevin Chamberlin (The Addams Family), Katie Finneran (Promises, Promises), Montego Glover (Memphis), Tony Goldwyn (Promises, Promises), Ruthie Henshall (Chicago) and more. To benefit participating animal shelters and organizations (FREE) Event Website

(Wings Theater, 154 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014) (1030pm) A special engagement movie screening and live shadowcast performance by the Zydrate Enthusiasts Network. Pre-show entertainment will begin at 10:30pm and the film midnight. Special guests involved with both the stage and screen incarnations of the work will be on hand. Repo! is a futuristic horror goth opera starring Alex Vega, Sarah Brightman, Paul Sorvino, Anthony Steward Head and Paris Hilton. ($15) (212-627-2961) [email protected] Event Website

(Provincetown, MA) A special welcome for Bears to one of North America's most famous gay resort towns. Event Website

(Hunter College, Sportsplex B3 Gym, Lexington Ave & 68th St, New York, NY 10065) New York City’s only all-female, do-it-yourself skater-operated roller derby league. The league is comprised of strong, diverse, and independent women from the world's biggest, baddest city. The skaters work tirelessly - both on the track and off - to represent the greatest city in the world at home and on the road, competing at the highest levels of gameplay through the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (4pm) Here in New York, it's "Liberty for All" so come out and watch as the New York Liberty take on the brightest and best that the WNBA has to offer! ($10+) Event Website

(MoMA, 11 West 53 St, New York, NY 10019) (7pm) Summergarden series once again welcomes the participation of two constituents from Lincoln Center—The Juilliard School and Jazz at Lincoln Center—with concerts on alternating Sundays. July 11, Juilliard Concert I; JULY 18, Jazz Concert I; July 25, Juilliard Concert II; Aug. 1, Jazz Concert II (FREE) Event Website

(Pier 54, Hudson River Park at 13th St, New York, NY 10014) (6:30pm) Whether you’ve been dancing for years, or want to learn how to boogie like a pro, Hudson River Park’s MoonDance is your chance to strut your stuff under the stars! No experience necessary. Featured styles include swing, tango and salsa. (FREE) Event Website

(60th Street from Fifth to Lexington Avenues) Everyone is invited to be French for a day. Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of France right in your own backyard at New York's "Street Fair with French Flair. Sample the cuisine of France and other French-speaking countries, browse the French-themed market stalls, enjoy the music by our french-speaking artists, and dance in the street in our French-style "bal-musette." Throughout the afternoon, live performers will be appearing on the festival-stage and oh-la-la, Can-Can dancers. Event Website

(Various Locations) Affordable prix-fixe meals at some of the best restaurants all over town. Event Website

(Various locations) (8pm) The Met's annual concerts in New York City parks are one of the most beloved summer traditions in the city. Returns with six performances in the parks of all five boroughs. The series kicks off with a concert at Central Park featuring acclaimed baritone Nathan Gunn. July 15, Crotona Park; July 20, Brooklyn Bridge Park; July 22, Tappen Park; July 27, Queensbridge Park: July 29, Jackie Robinson Park (FREE) Event Website

(Town Hall, 123 West 43rd, New York, NY 10036) (8pm) The concert features Chrstine Andreas, Farah Alvin, Kate Baldwin, Bill Daugherty, Marc Kudish, William Michals, Terri White, and more Broadway stars performing thrilling Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award Award-Winning music created on the Great White Way. ($40+) Event Website

(The Great Lawn, Central Park) (8pm) Get there early! Bring a blanket, picnic baskets for music under the stars, family and friends, and a fireworks finale make for a perfect summer evening. A sample of the program: Tchaikovsky: Polonaise from Eugene Onegin, Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, Ravel: Boléro, Wagner: Overture to Tannhäuser, Rossini: Largo al factotum della città from The Barber of Seville (FREE) Event Website

(Film Forum, 209 West Houston, New York, NY 10014) (Varies) Classic films developed and shot in the five boroughs. Among the gems: the Marx Brothers in Animal Crackers and Paul Robeson's star turn in The Emperor Jones. Each screening is a two-for-one double feature. July 13: CRIME WITHOUT PASSION & THE SCOUNDREL, July 20: MOONLIGHT AND PRETZELS, July 27: ANIMAL CRACKERS & SO’S YOUR OLD MAN, August 3: THE SMILING LIEUTENANT & LAUGHTER, August 10: THE EMPEROR JONES & St. Louis Blues Event Website

(The Great Lawn, Central Park) (8pm) Music under the stars, family and friends, and a fireworks finale make for a perfect summer evening. Program: Lyadov: Baba-Yaga, Glazunov: Concerto for Alto Saxophone, Schulhoff: Hot-Sonate for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra, Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (selections) (FREE) Event Website

(Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St, New York, NY 10010) (7pm) Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy presents a special evening of her Multi MAC Award-winning variety show, Jamie deRoy & friends. ($25 cover plus 2 drinks)

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (12pm) "Camp Day"...Here in New York, it's "Liberty for All" so come out and watch as the New York Liberty take on the brightest and best that the WNBA has to offer! ($10+) Event Website

(Cunningham Park, 196-22 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11366) (8pm) Music under the stars, family and friends, and a fireworks finale make for a perfect summer evening. Program: Tchaikovsky: Polonaise from Eugene Onegin, Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (selections) (FREE) Event Website

(Asbury Park, NJ) Road Trip is in its ninth year, chock full of parties, performances, appearances, beach parties and a neighborhood trolley tour. Event Website

(Asser Levy Park Amphitheater, West 5th St & Surf Ave, New York, NY 11224) (7:30pm) This year's lineup includes: July 15, Neil Sedaka & Brenda Lee; July 22, The Beach Boys; July 29, George Thorogood & The Destroyers; Aug 5, John Legend; Aug 12, Aretha Franklin. (FREE) Event Website

(JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St, New York, NY 10023, 646-505-4444) (7pm) A comprehensive seminar discussing the legal issues facing the LGBTQ community. (FREE) Event Website

(Castle Clinton National Monument, State Street and Battery Place in Battery Park, New York, NY 10005) (7pm) . The Tony- and Grammy-winning musician behind Spring Awakening, Duncan Sheik, steps out of the wings and onto a stage in a free outdoor concert. (FREE) Event Website

(Prospect Park, West at 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215) (8pm) Music under the stars, family and friends, and a fireworks finale make for a perfect summer evening. Program: Tchaikovsky: Polonaise from Eugene Onegin, Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (selections) (FREE) Event Website

(Fire Island Pines) (See website for schedule) The sixteenth annual Fire Island Dance Festival offers a trio of outdoor party/performances by some 40 principals of a dozen internationally acclaimed or fast-rising dance companies. They volunteer to perform without pay to salute the work of Dancers Responding to AIDS, a vital program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. ($325) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (7pm) A celebration of the sexual confidence, energy, and love that international recording artist Tony Enos has poured into his new smash debut album. With special guest Antonio Martinez. ($15) Event Website

(Sideshows by the Seashore Theater & Coney Island Museum, 3006 West 12th St & 1208 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224) (Fr 10pm & midnight) Burlesque-A-Pades starring The Pontani Sisters, Murray Hill, L\Kitten De Ville, Melody Sweets, Angie & Helen Pontani, Ms. Tickle & Bianca Dagga Event Website

(Fifth Avenue Beach, 1300 Ocean Avenue, Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ 07712) (12pm - 6pm) It's part of the annual Road Trip Festival, when thousands of gays & lesbians from the tri-state area pour into Asbury Park to check out this fabulous seaside destination.  Advocate Magazine calls Road Trip "a high-octane weekend of beach parties, splashy art fairs, sports events, dinner galas and customized real estate tours."  Now with SAND BLAST, a daytime dance right in the middle of Asbury Park's hot gay beach, Road Trip kicks into high gear. ($45 advance / $60 door UNDER 25? PAY YOUR AGE!) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) It’s speed-dating with a unique twist: answer four questions about your interests, values, and lifestyle, and get assigned to four different groups of men who gave answers similar to yours. Also meet guys one-on-one in a free mingling period. Boyfriend Material is a fun, unique way to meet men you are compatible with, thereby increasing your odds that a relationship could take hold! ($15 advance, $20 at door) (212-971-1084) [email protected] Event Website

(Coney Island Boardwalk, Surf Ave at 19th St, Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY 11229) (noon-9pm) Set against the backdrop of Coney Island, this free, all ages, all day music festival showcases renowned and emerging artists on two outdoor stages. The line-up includes Built to Spill, The Raveonettes, Monotonix, Spank Rock and more. (FREE) Event Website

(Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette, New York, NY 10003) (7pm) Comedic downtown songstress Angela Di Carlo delivers an up-beat, high energy evening of original songs and bawdy wit. Backed by her band the Tight White Collars, she performs fresh tracks from her newly minted EP, Just to Be Polite. ($15) Event Website

(Chelsea Art Museum, 556 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011) (12pm) World of Jazz, a concert series, developed in collaboration with jazz saxophonist Lars Haake, featureing talented emerging artists on the New York Jazz scene, who focus on the distinctly international character of contemporary jazz. Concerts take place in the museum’s exhibition space are followed by a light brunch and discussion with the artists, in a friendly intimate setting. ($20 GA, $10 students / seniors) (212-255-0719) [email protected] Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (4pm) Here in New York, it's "Liberty for All" so come out and watch as the New York Liberty take on the brightest and best that the WNBA has to offer! ($10+) Event Website

(Carroll Gardens' Smith St, Bklyn) Live music, French food and drink and general merriment are in abundance Event Website

(Sanders Studios, 525 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238) (5pm) RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Tyra Sanchez joins Jennifer Banks, Vendetta St. Mykael and the other girls at the kick off for this West Indian drag competition. ($20) Event Website

(Various Locations) (Varies see website for details) Immerse yourself in the tango ambience of the big apple. Sign up for the Whole Package or create your own program with individual events. Many FREE classes. Discover new dimensions of the dance with the extensive line-up of local and international teachers and artists who will also inspire you with spectacular performances and entertainment. Event Website

(Town Hall, 123 West 43rd, New York, NY 10036) (8pm) Witness the future of the Great White Way in one unforgettable night! Discover what some are already calling a historic concert series designed to pinpoint and launch the careers of tomorrow's Broadway stars. ($25+) Event Website

(Vig 27, 119 East 27th Street, New York, NY 10016) (6pm show at 7pm) Hosted by the Emperor and Empress of the Imperial Court of New York, featuring the beautiful and talented members of the legendary court decked out in their holiday finest, is an annual benefit for Bailey House, the nation’s first supportive housing agency for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for the kids of Bailey House. ($10)

(DR2 Theatre, 103 East 15 St, New York, NY 10009) (8pm) Marc Wolf created and stars in this piece about sexuality and the military, which he culled from over 150 interviews with straight, gay, and lesbian military. June 19 benefits: GMHC, June 26 benefits: The Point Foundation ($50) Event Website

(Prospect Park Bandshell, 9th St, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215) (7pm) Rufus Wainwright has been releasing some of pop/rock's most musically adventurous albums since 1998 when Rolling Stone magazine named him "Best New Artist." A charismatic live performer whose last album, "Release the Stars," hit #2 in the U.K., Rufus Wainwright is known for his hilarious stage patter and incredibly evocative voice. ($36+) Event Website

(Vig 27, 119 East 27th Street, New York, NY 10016) (6pm) It all happens at OP's summer networking bash ($30 member/$40 non-member) Event Website

(Easton Mountain, 391 Herrington Hill Rd., Greenwich, NY 12834) It’s like the best of Jewish summer camp but for queers! Come join Nehirim for the weekend or for all five days of fun, relaxation, swimming, hiking, biking, hot-tubbing, sauna-ing, Jewish spirituality, warm community, delicious food, stimulating workshops and great Shabbat services at beautiful Easton Mountain near Albany, New York. ($200-600) [email protected] Event Website

(Town Hall, 123 West 43rd, New York, NY 10036) (8pm) Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter and Emmy Award winning actress. With her newly minted collection, "Bring Ya To The Brink." ($34+) Event Website

(Hudson Terrace Rooftop Garden Lounge, 621 West 46th Street, Between 11th & 12th Avenues, New York, NY 10036) (6:30pm) Bid at the fabulous silent auction as you mix and mingle with the sexy (and philanthropic) crowd! 3 hours of open bar- and your money goes to supporting the amazing homeless LGBT youth that AFC serves! ($50) Event Website

(Asbury Park, NJ) Come to Compete or to Party for two Full Weekends of Summer Fun in the Sun. For more than 7 years now, Diva on the Shore organized the biggest summer Sporting Events and After Parties for Women who love Women from all over the U.S Event Website

(Pier 84, 43rd St & West Side Hwy, New York, NY 10036) (7pm) As the sun sets and the stars come out, some of the best amateur boxers from New York and beyond battle it out in the open air for the one of the greatest NY sporting events of the year. ($40) Event Website

(City Winery, 155 Varick St (btw Spring & Vandam), New York City, NY 10013) (8pm) A rollicking night of burning satire, Sandra's brilliant unity of hilarious diatribes on the state of modern culture and classic rock attitude burns smart. Sandra's show is fresh, crazy and real. ($35+) Event Website

(Laurie Beechman Theatre/Westbank Café, 407 W. 42nd Street between 9th and 10th, Subway: ACE to 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036) (7pm) Broadway’s original “Sandy” (Grease), and Star of TV’s “The Magic Garden” presents eclectic music from an eclectic life: Broadway, Classic Pop, Rock, Great American Songbook and more. With special guest performers, Paula Janis, Ilene Kristen and Josh Franklin ($20) (212 695 6909) [email protected] Event Website

(Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th St, New York, NY 10011) (11am-7pm) More than 100 of the finest dealers in antique and estate jewelry and watches will gather in one place for this four day period to showcase their finest merchandise. Whether you’re a member of the jewelry industry or just appreciate beautiful and unique jewelry, you won’t want to miss this show! ($15) Event Website

(Heckscher State Park, Long Island, NY) Join Nehirim for an amazing weekend camping trip. Guided by environmental educator Becca Israel, this will be a fun weekend of hiking, camping, hanging out, and much more. The trip includes a full schedule of activities including group cooking, Shabbat services, hiking, frisbee, swimming, and a Saturday evening bonfire. Cost is nominal – just enough to cover food and expenses. You’ll be responsible for your own tent and gear. Transportation is easy — the park is near the LIRR. ($36) (347-677-3542) [email protected] Event Website

(Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Floral Park, New York, NY 11004) (Fr 6pm, Sa & Su 10am) New York City 's oldest and largest powwow will feature three days of intertribal Native American dance competitions to which the public is invited. Over 40 Indian nations are represented at this spectacular event held in the apple orchard on the farm grounds. A large selection of quality Native American art, crafts, jewelry and foods are available. ($9) Event Website

(Sundown Theatre, 215 West 18th St, between 7th and 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10011) (Fr & Sa 8pm, 3pm Su 3pm) A story of two brothers. One an aspiring screenwriter , the other a professional drifter, rediscover their childhood and grapple with issues of loyalty, betrayal, and loss. Desperation and angst fill the stage as competition and envy lead to all out war. ($15) Event Website

(Solberg Airport in Readington, New Jersey) North America’s largest summertime hot air balloon festival featuring up to 125 sport and special-shape balloons, live musical entertainment, children’s entertainment, food and drink, interactive exhibits and attractions for New Jersey residents and visitors from across America. ($25) Event Website

(41 Two Mile Hollow, East Hampton, NY) (4pm) The much-anticipated Hamptons beach party will once again take place at 41 Two Mile Hollow with a DJ and open vodka bar. LGBT Center Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) It’s a fun, unique singles event: answer four questions about your interests, values, and lifestyle, and get assigned to four different groups of women who gave answers similar to yours. Also meet one-on-one in a free mingling period. Finally, write a list of the women you want to date, and minutes later you find out your mutual matches. ($15 advance, $20 at door) (212-971-1084) [email protected] Event Website

(New Museum, 235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002) (noon - 5pm) A day of art activities and performances in Sara D. Roosevelt Park! Enjoy a range of interactive projects with artists and educators, and programs related to the neighborhood and the New Museum—and receive a complementary guest pass to visit the New Museum on the day of the event.

(Inwood Hill Park, 218th Street and Indian Road, 4 blocks west of Broadway, New York, NY 10040) (noon - 7pm) It is an occasion to provide important information & services to our community as well as an opportunity to empower and energize the Latino LGBT community. In addition to fun and food, music and cultural entertainment there crucial information and testing services for HIV, STD & HEP C. In addition, we will have acupuncture, reiki, diabetes, asthma and other health related services. (FREE) (917 284-5559) [email protected] Event Website

(Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce St., New York, NY 10014) (12:30pm) "Carefree, AZ." is an original play written by Steven Tylor O'Connor being performed in the NYC Fresh Fruit Festival. This show focuses on three young men on the verge of graduating from high school and coming to terms with who they are, and whether or not they can survive the repercussions of their discoveries. (FREE) (646-784-3571) [email protected] Event Website

(See website for locations) (2pm - 5:30pm) A free, outdoor comedy series in public venues. NY Laughs has been formed to foster the spirit of independent comedy in NYC and encourage its next wave of comedic spoken word, improvisational humorists and humorous storytellers. (FREE) Event Website

(TRIAD THEATER, 158 W. 72ND ST, New York, NY 10023, 212-362-2590) (7:30 & 9:30pm) What could be funnier than celebrities reading the heartfelt writings of other celebrities! This performance features: Craig Bierko, Mario Cantone, Rachel Dratch, Kristen Johnston, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Sherri Shepherd, Alan Zweibel and more! ($35-$45. +2 drink minimum. Cash only) Event Website

(Times Square Arts Center, 669 Eigth Ave, New York, NY 10036) (7pm & 9:30pm) "Great Entertainers On Broadway" is a series of one-person concerts by top stars of Broadway, TV, and cabaret.? Two concerts will be given each night. ($40+) Event Website

(Town Hall, 123 West 43rd, New York, NY 10036) (8pm) A show full of original choreography created exclusively for this concert and set to some of the greatest show music ever written—performed by today's best theatre song and dance stars in an explosion of talent! Review after review has called this show simply "Stunning!" ($40) Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (7:30pm) Here in New York, it's "Liberty for All" so come out and watch as the New York Liberty take on the brightest and best that the WNBA has to offer! ($10+) Event Website

(Various Locations) (See website for schedule) Showcasing the works of the hottest emerging Latino filmmaking talent in the U.S. and Latin America. Programming includes the flagship film festival in NYC, new music and art showcases, family and community events, scholarships for aspiring filmmakers, and a nationally recognized short film competition. Event Website

(St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036) (9:30pm) ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!!! American Theatre Network presents Carol Channing in concert starring Richard Skipper. This will be a star-studded audience! ($40+) (866-468-7619) [email protected] Event Website

(Bartini Ultra-Lounge, 642 Tenth Ave, New York, NY 10036) (7:30pm) A gay, a jew, and a shiksa walk into a bar. Blending comedians and socialites alike, Standup Social is a monthly standup comedy show, hosted by Marc Maietta, Erika Wasser, and Katherine Williams. Joining them this month is headliner Jon Fisch (Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing), Harrison Greenbaum (Boston Comedy Festival), Brad Loekle (Tru TV,Here TV,Therapy Lounge), and Hannibal Buress (Saturday Night Live, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. (FREE) Event Website

(The Triad Theater, 158 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10028) (9pm) Cultural visionary and alt-comedy guru Beth Lapides performs her new show, a turned-on tour-de-force of theater that fuses story, standup and science, multi-media, music and metaphysics. Beth brings together her unique blend of comedy and consciousness in this life-changing show that’s actually about change. ($15 + 2 drinks) Event Website

(Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368, 718-760-0064) (Varies see website) The nation’s largest and most important Latino multi-disciplinary cultural festival, featuring music, theatre, dance, film and family productions, as well as visual art exhibitions. Many of the participating Central and South American artists now make the Festival their exclusive NYC engagement. This once local effort to better serve Latino audiences has become a major cultural attraction in the Northeast. (Free- $35) Event Website

(Elevated Acre, 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10005) (8pm) This year's classics include: July 29, Broadway Danny Rose; Aug 5, Auntie Mame; Aug12 The Country Girl and Aug 19, The Muppets Take Manhattan (FREE) Event Website

(Municipal Parking Lot, Ludow & Broome Sts., New York, NY 10003) (8pm) Julius Caesar appears in only three scenes, and is killed at the beginning of the third act. The protagonist of the play is Marcus Brutus, and the central psychological drama is his struggle between the conflicting demands of honour, patriotism, and friendship. (FREE) Event Website

(Daryl Roth Theatre, 101 East 15th St at Union Square, New York, NY 10003) (10pm) Former showgirls Anita & Gina Marie tell their life stories through song and dance in this all new unscripted musical comedy. Filled with side splitting laughs and power house vocals this show is a must see for old and new fans alike. New Songs! New Stories! New Costumes! ($16.50) Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (7:30pm) Here in New York, it's "Liberty for All" so come out and watch as the New York Liberty take on the brightest and best that the WNBA has to offer! ($10+) Event Website

(See website for locations) (See website for schedule) Honors the memory of improv comedy pioneer Del Close—who acted as a teacher and mentor to such diverse talents as Bill Murray, Chris Farley, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler—with a full weekend of nonstop improv comedy performances. Taking over four different venues, featuring shows by top local improvisational teams as well as special surprise guests. Event Website

(Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park, Southwest corner of Lincoln Center Plaza at 62nd St btwn Columbus & Amsterdam Aves, New York, NY 10023) (7:30pm) The Whiz is a fierce, full-spectrum original show of song, dance, and theatrical extravaganza. Ease on down the road to recession, and back from the brink of fantasy, in this remix of The Wizard of Oz for the Obama generation. (FREE) Event Website

(Landmark Sunshine Cinema, 143 E. Houston Street, New York, NY 10009) San Francisco scream-scene drag queen Peaches Christ presents her gore flick in which a mousy librarian (Natasha Lyonne) turns into a serial killer—and a folk heroine! This screening/performance art encounter promises to make Rocky Horror look like Lilo and Stitch, with a pre-show interview with Lyonne and macabre performances by Peaches and the Midnight Mass Players. Event Website

(Fire Island Pines) (10pm-6am) The ledgendary Pines Party with all night dancing, entertainment and special events on the beach! Pines 2010 music by MOTO BLANCO UK with opening set by Corey Craig, encore by Warren Gluck and Lounge by Lina. Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (8pm) Speak to most of the guys in the room, then get a free mingling period to meet whoever you want one-on-one. This is a great opportunity to meet guys for time-efficient face-to-face contact and see what kind of chemistry is there. It’s a lot of fun and could lead to meeting someone special! ($15 in advance, or $20 at the door) Event Website

(New York Transit Museum, corner of Boerum Pl & Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11201) (10 am-4pm) New York Transit Museum’s Summer Nostalgia Trains are on the move! Offers passengers a day at the beach or additional rides on the 1930s – 1940s R 1/9 pre World War II rolling stock. ($40) Event Website

(Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park, Southwest corner of Lincoln Center Plaza at 62nd St btwn Columbus & Amsterdam Aves, New York, NY 10023) (2pm) The Detroit Breakdown, a two show, multi-genre tribute to the city's musical heritage. Showcasing the spiritual continuum and musical progression that has long served as the hallmark of a true artistic metropolis. (FREE) Event Website

(LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) (2pm - 5:30pm) Trinidad, Colorado is a small town thats home to a groundbreaking gender reassignment surgery practice. The film Trinidad chronicles the lives of three transgender women living in Trinidad, and the towns journey to sex-change capital of the world. (FREE) Event Website

(Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001) (4pm) Here in New York, it's "Liberty for All" so come out and watch as the New York Liberty take on the brightest and best that the WNBA has to offer! ($10+) Event Website

(Central Park, Rumsey Playfield, 70th St at Mid Park, New York, NY 10023) (3pm) Three of North America’s most compelling female songwriters share the stage to sing their carefully-crafted songs that are at once confident and delicate, brimming with beautiful melodies and narratives. (FREE) Event Website

(Brooklyn Bridge Park, Main and Plymouth Streets, Brooklyn, NY 11201) (noon - 4pm) For six weekends in August and September, local boathouses and boating groups are sponsoring kayaking and community rowing for free! This is first-come, first-served, so arrive early and wear clothes and shoes you can get wet in. (FREE) Event Website