Events Calendar

Week of July 22 - July 29, 2012

Calendar
Sunday, July 22, 2012

Viola! Bryant Park becomes even more magical with master magicians who will leave you spellbound.

Produced in partnership with mondaynightmagic.com.

In case of rain, Le Carrousel Magique will be cancelled.

 
Monday, July 23, 2012

Bonjour! Hola! Konnichiwa! Ciao!

Bryant Park speaks French, Spanish, Japanese, and Italian with instruction by inlingua. Learn a new language or brush up on your skills in these standalone classes. Attend at any time - lessons are not cumulative.

 

A Note on Dona Carter
www.cdbaby.com/donacarter

Pianist, composer, music educator, and mentor to students of all ages, Dona Carter has directed a variety of ensembles - large and small - composing and arranging many original pieces. Future performances with her band will include Cleopatra's Needle and the Hartford/Bushnell concert series this summer.She has performed in a variety of venues, in the United States and abroad often sharing the stage with other outstanding musicians and singers. Visit her website donacarter.webs.com for more details. In addition, her music is available at CDBaby and iTunes, and you can reach her on Facebook. Her current band includes saxophonist Bill Carter, bassist Larry Roland, with Camille Jones on drums. WHCR plays her music on their Sunday night jazz show, where she was a recent guest. "Playing piano in Bryant Park is one of the happiest parts of my summer."

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music Stores
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians

 

Enjoy a taste of Paris in the park at lunchtime with musette style accordion music.

 

Now with Pepsi

Humphrey Bogart created the archetype of the cynical-but-honorable detective Sam Spade in John Huston's perfect mystery film noir. Mary Astor, Sidney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre complete the stellar cast. (1941) 100 Min. (Warner Bros.)


The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. Films begin at sunset (typically between 8pm and 9pm).

All packages, bags, briefcases, backpacks, etc. subject to inspection.

 

The Maltese Falcon

Lively and entertaining commentary on the classic movie of the night. The Word for Word Reel Talks program features author Scott Adlerberg and Wallace Stroby discussing the merits and demerits of this film classic.

 
Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Free Classes in the Park

Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center for all ages and experience levels.

Classes are rain or shine.

 

Free Classes in the Park

Expert instructors, provided by lululemon athletica, lead all levels of yogis.

Mats are provided.


In case of rain, please check bryantpark.org.

 

Hosted by Cali Co Cat

Meow-a-long with Cali Co Cat and hear fun tails and jokes to boot.

 

Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from the Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Education Center.

Sanctuary Director, Terri Jones, and her sociable, people-friendly birds can be found near Le Carrousel every Tuesday this summer, weather permitting.

Stop by to watch, ask questions, interact with the birds, or just take pictures.

 

Book Club discussion on The Mill on the Floss, by George Eliot

Led by: Nell Freudenberger Lucky Girl

Don't forget to sign up in the Bryant Park Reading Room for a free copy of your book club selection while supply lasts - compliments of Oxford University Press.

Produced in partnership with Oxford University Press, INC. (OUP USA)

Rain Venue(s):
*The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen
20 West 44th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues)

*Not all rooms in The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen are handicapped accessible - we are sorry for the inconvenience.

 

A Note on Dona Carter
www.cdbaby.com/donacarter

Pianist, composer, music educator, and mentor to students of all ages, Dona Carter has directed a variety of ensembles - large and small - composing and arranging many original pieces. Future performances with her band will include Cleopatra's Needle and the Hartford/Bushnell concert series this summer.She has performed in a variety of venues, in the United States and abroad often sharing the stage with other outstanding musicians and singers. Visit her website donacarter.webs.com for more details. In addition, her music is available at CDBaby and iTunes, and you can reach her on Facebook. Her current band includes saxophonist Bill Carter, bassist Larry Roland, with Camille Jones on drums. WHCR plays her music on their Sunday night jazz show, where she was a recent guest. "Playing piano in Bryant Park is one of the happiest parts of my summer."

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music Stores
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians

 

Enjoy a taste of Paris in the park at lunchtime with musette style accordion music.

 

Free Classes in the Park

Knitty City provides free instruction to beginners. Yarn and needles are provided.

Call 212-787-5896 to pre-register, or take a chance and drop by.

 

Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided.

 

Wet Hot American Summer Trivia
It's the last day of trivia camp! Grab your 20-sided die and piece of Skylab and come to The Southwest Porch in Bryant Park for Wet Hot American Summer Trivia. We don't even mind if you taste like burger. This trivia will be more fun than fondling your sweaters.

Summer Cult Movie Trivia Festival
You've seen them 100 times. You know them by heart. You've joined the cult. Now prove you're their leader. Attend a Tuesday Trivia night at the Porch to test your cult movie knowledge with quiz masters from triviaad.com.

The competition is open to all, but please RSVP to trivia@wichcraftnyc.com to ensure your spot.

Presented by Southwest Airlines and 'wichcraft

 

Galway Kinnell
Gerald Stern

Rain Venue(s):
*The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen
20 West 44th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues)

*Not all rooms in The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen are handicapped accessible - we are sorry for the inconvenience.

 
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Bonjour! Hola! Konnichiwa! Ciao!

Bryant Park speaks French, Spanish, Japanese, and Italian with instruction by inlingua. Learn a new language or brush up on your skills in these standalone classes. Attend at any time - lessons are not cumulative.

 

From the blockbuster author Emily Giffin of Something Borrowed, and Something Blue comes nothing old with her new Where We Belong. Hosted by TV food critic, chef, and author of Groundswell, Katie Lee.

Rain Venue(s):
*The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen
20 West 44th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues)

*Not all rooms in The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen are handicapped accessible - we are sorry for the inconvenience.

 

A Note on Dona Carter
www.cdbaby.com/donacarter

Pianist, composer, music educator, and mentor to students of all ages, Dona Carter has directed a variety of ensembles - large and small - composing and arranging many original pieces. Future performances with her band will include Cleopatra's Needle and the Hartford/Bushnell concert series this summer.She has performed in a variety of venues, in the United States and abroad often sharing the stage with other outstanding musicians and singers. Visit her website donacarter.webs.com for more details. In addition, her music is available at CDBaby and iTunes, and you can reach her on Facebook. Her current band includes saxophonist Bill Carter, bassist Larry Roland, with Camille Jones on drums. WHCR plays her music on their Sunday night jazz show, where she was a recent guest. "Playing piano in Bryant Park is one of the happiest parts of my summer."

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music Stores
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians

 

Music to start the end of your day

The Alternate Routes performs tear-jerking ballads, in-your-face rock anthems, bizarre, experimental songs, campfire sing-alongs, futuristic space jams - it's all fair game. They're a hard band to label, but an easy one to like.


Perfectly timed for an early evening visit to the park, Bryant Park After Work features free concerts with talented New York area jazz musicians and singer-songwriters.

 

Civil War history, politics, economics, biography - popular topics to stimulate your mind. Bell rings at 7pm.

John Yoo and Julian Ku, Taming Globalization

Hosted by Melanie Kirkpatrick, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute

Produced in partnership with Oxford University Press, Inc. (OUP USA) and the New York Historical Society

Rain Venue(s):
*The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen
20 West 44th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues)

*Not all rooms in The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen are handicapped accessible - we are sorry for the inconvenience.

 
Thursday, July 26, 2012

Free Classes in the Park

Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center for all ages and experience levels.

Classes are rain or shine.

 

presented by 106.7 LiteFM

The most popular musicals on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits.

Featuring the casts of:

Voca People
Traces
The Fantasticks
Jersey Boys

Hosted by: Helen Little

 

A Note on Dona Carter
www.cdbaby.com/donacarter

Pianist, composer, music educator, and mentor to students of all ages, Dona Carter has directed a variety of ensembles - large and small - composing and arranging many original pieces. Future performances with her band will include Cleopatra's Needle and the Hartford/Bushnell concert series this summer.She has performed in a variety of venues, in the United States and abroad often sharing the stage with other outstanding musicians and singers. Visit her website donacarter.webs.com for more details. In addition, her music is available at CDBaby and iTunes, and you can reach her on Facebook. Her current band includes saxophonist Bill Carter, bassist Larry Roland, with Camille Jones on drums. WHCR plays her music on their Sunday night jazz show, where she was a recent guest. "Playing piano in Bryant Park is one of the happiest parts of my summer."

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music Stores
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians

 

Free Classes in the Park

Expert instructors, provided by lululemon athletica, lead all levels of yogis.

Mats are provided.


In case of rain, please check bryantpark.org.

 

Tonight's event will be held at our rain venue

Pen your own story, poem, or screenplay, at writer's workshops guaranteed to improve and perfect. Pre-registration required (age 18+)

Facilitated by: Kelly Caldwell

Produced in partnership with Gotham Writers' Workshop

Rain Venue(s):
*The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen
20 West 44th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues)

*Not all rooms in The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen are handicapped accessible - we are sorry for the inconvenience.

 
Friday, July 27, 2012

A Note on Dona Carter
www.cdbaby.com/donacarter

Pianist, composer, music educator, and mentor to students of all ages, Dona Carter has directed a variety of ensembles - large and small - composing and arranging many original pieces. Future performances with her band will include Cleopatra's Needle and the Hartford/Bushnell concert series this summer.She has performed in a variety of venues, in the United States and abroad often sharing the stage with other outstanding musicians and singers. Visit her website donacarter.webs.com for more details. In addition, her music is available at CDBaby and iTunes, and you can reach her on Facebook. Her current band includes saxophonist Bill Carter, bassist Larry Roland, with Camille Jones on drums. WHCR plays her music on their Sunday night jazz show, where she was a recent guest. "Playing piano in Bryant Park is one of the happiest parts of my summer."

Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music Stores
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians

 

Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided.

In the event that the Lawn is closed, lessons will be held in 40th Street Plaza.

 

Enjoy a taste of Paris in the park at lunchtime with musette style accordion music.

 
Saturday, July 28, 2012

Free Classes in the Park

Experience the joy of movement and dance.

Free classes are led by former and current members of the internationally renowned modern dance company, Limon Dance.

Open to all levels and ages.

 

Cheetahs, hyenas, and giraffes alike will all compete in a wild animal race. with the release of Tony Milton's Jungle Run. Hear a reading of the book and prepare for Jungle Charades! Afterwards, munch on animal crackers and create your very own personalized jungle puppet.

 

Hop on over to our pad for unfroggetable fun with Flaubert Frog and all his carousel pals.

 

Download the 2013 Spring Events Brochure (PDF)

Petanque

Pétanque

Pétanque is a French game of "boules" played in the park. Try your hand after a free lesson from La Boule New Yorkaise.

Learn more about Pétanque in Bryant Park
Ping Pong

Ping Pong at The Tables

The Tables are located in the northwest corner of the park, and equipment is provided free of charge.

Give The Tables a spin