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July 2008 Events in New York City

Events and Things to Do in New York City in July

By Pamela Skillings, About.com

Get more information about can't-miss events in New York City this July (also see our monthly event listings for June, August, and September).
  • July Street Fairs in New York City -- Enjoy the street fairs of New York this July. Check out our guide to where to find a street fair near you this weekend.


  • Free Morning Concerts Sponsored by The Today Show and Good Morning America -- Get up early for free morning concerts featuring some of the hottest names in the music industry. Performers in July will include Ashlee Simpson, Miley Cyrus, and Chaka Khan.


  • Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks -- Find out where to go for the best views of the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks in New York City. Check out our Macy's fireworks photo gallery from last year for a sneak preview.


  • 2008 All-Star Game and FanFest -- It's your very last chance to catch an all-star game in Yankee Stadium. And even if you can't get tickets to the game, you can still see your favorite players at the MLB All-Star FanFest at the Javits center from July 11th through 15th. check out interactive exhibits, Major League clinics and seminars, free autograph sessions with Yankee legends (including Yogi Berra and Derek Jeter), and much more.


  • Summer Restaurant Week in New York City -- Take advantage of your opportuity to dine at New York's hottest (and priciest) restaurants for $35 ($24.07 for lunch).


  • Central Park SummerStage 2008 -- Don't miss the summer's hottest concerts in Central Park at SummerStage.


  • Midsummer Night Swing -- Learn some new moves and then show them off at Misummer Night Swing. Every night means a different live band and there's a sound for everybody -- from big band to tango to salsa to the two-step.


  • Shakespeare in the Park -- Performances of Hair in Central Park will begin on July 22nd.


  • River to River Festival -- Head downtown this summer for a full schedule of free concerts, performances, and other events.


  • 2008 Bryant Park Film Festival -- Spend Monday nights this summer enjoying classic movies under the stars in Bryant Park. This July's flicks include Cary Grant in Arsenic and Old Lace and Jack Lemmon in The Apartment.


  • Philharmonic in the Parks -- Enjoy the music of the legendary New York Philharmonic and fireworks in the loveliest parks in the five boroughs (and Long Island and New Jersey).


  • New York City Triathlon -- Come out and support these determined athletes as they swim, bike, and run around Manhattan.


  • Friends of Hudson River Park Monday Concert Series -- Enjoy free live music performances while watching the sun set over the Hudson every Monday night on Pier 84 at 44th Street.


  • Rumble on the River -- See amateur boxers from the five buroughs and beyond duke it out to see who rules the river.


  • Moondance -- Dance your Sunday nights away under the stars at Moondance on Pier 54 at West 14th Street. Enjoy free dance lessons and a different live band every Sunday from July 13th through August 10th.


  • RiverFlicks for Grown-ups and Kids -- Enjoy free movie screenings al fresco on Pier 45 at Christopher Street this summer. On Wednesday evenings, you can catch music-themed movies for grown-ups (including La Bamba, Almost Famous, and Purple Rain). On Friday evenings, see flicks suitable for the whole family (like The Wizard of Oz and Bee Movie).


  • New York City Waterfalls -- See artist Olafur Eliasson's four 90- to 120-foot waterfalls on the East River.

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