Hamilton opened on Broadway five years ago today, on August 6, 2015, and became an overnight blockbuster. See Hamilton in NYC for FREE or for less than the price of his picture on a $10 bill, at these locations where Alexander Hamilton lived, worked, ate, and died, and where Lin-Manuel Miranda was inspired to write much of the show. The popularity of Hamilton on … [Read more...] about Guide to Real Life Locations to See Hamilton in NYC
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Celebrate the NASA Mars 2020 Mission With These AMNH Virtual Events
In preparation for the launch of the NASA Mars 2020 mission, the American Museum of Natural History is hosting a day of FREE live online events to celebrate the Red Planet. NASA plans to launch the Mars 2020 mission on Thurs., July 30, sending the Perseverance rover to collect samples from the rocky surface of our planetary neighbor, in search of signs of ancient … [Read more...] about Celebrate the NASA Mars 2020 Mission With These AMNH Virtual Events
NYC Free: Outdoor Public Swimming Pools Reopen
Just in time to provide some relief for the current heatwave, NYC is reopening 15 FREE public outdoor swimming pools. Eight pools reopen today, Friday, July 24, at least one in each borough. The other seven reopen Saturday, August 1. Outdoor pool hours are 11am to 7pm daily, with a break for pool cleaning between 3pm and 4pm. The eight pools opening today are: … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Outdoor Public Swimming Pools Reopen
All Five NYC Zoos Reopen
After more than four months of lockdown, New York City's five zoos reopen to the public next week, with timed entry, reduced capacity, new social distancing rules, and face coverings required for visitors. The Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and Queens Zoo open to members on July 20 and to the general public four days later, on July 24. The Staten … [Read more...] about All Five NYC Zoos Reopen
New York Botanical Garden Reopens July 28
The New York Botanical Garden reopens to the public on July 28, after a week of FREE priority access for Bronx health care workers, Bronx school children and annual members. The reopening is for the 250-acres of outdoor gardens, including walking trails, with new timed entry for social distancing, and wearing face masks is required. The New York Botanical Garden is among … [Read more...] about New York Botanical Garden Reopens July 28
Empire State Building Observatory Reopens July 20
New York City’s iconic Empire State Building reopens its popular Observatory on July 20, with new timed reservations, reduced capacity, temperature checks for arriving guests and facemasks required. It's a great opportunity to be tourists in our hometown, since there are few visitors from out-of-town or from overseas these days. Hopefully that will change soon. … [Read more...] about Empire State Building Observatory Reopens July 20
Governors Island Reopens on July 15
Governors Island will reopen for the season on Wednesday, July 15 with new rules including a FREE reservation system for the ferry and face masks required. It's a big week for New York City parks, since the High Line reopens the next day, on Thursday, July 16, also with a FREE reservation requirement. Normally, Governors Island opens for the season on Memorial Day … [Read more...] about Governors Island Reopens on July 15
NYC Libraries Re-Open with Grab-and-Go Service
New York City’s three library systems—The New York Public Library (NYPL), Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), and Queens Public Library (QPL) - are re-opening with grab-and-go service. Limited operations across 22 branches in all five boroughs are set to begin on Monday, July 13, with new rules for social distancing and wearing face masks. Not all branches in all systems … [Read more...] about NYC Libraries Re-Open with Grab-and-Go Service
20 Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend Virtually
Normally, we would be attending picnics and concerts and fireworks on the 4th of July. But since 2020 is not a normal year, here's how to celebrate the birthday of the USA virtually, at home, all weekend, including concerts, fireworks, a reading of the Declaration of Independence by NYC school children, debut of the movie version of Hamilton, and more. Friday, July 3 … [Read more...] about 20 Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend Virtually
Virtual Summer Camps for Kids
The kids have cabin fever, and so do you. Keep everybody occupied, interested and even learning, with these FREE and cheap virtual summer camps, including online dance classes, museum field trips, arts and crafts and more. Programs are age-specific, for kids and teens 4-18. We're listing the FREE programs first, then the cheap ones. NY Public Library All summer … [Read more...] about Virtual Summer Camps for Kids
