4th of July
a 4th of July weekend NYC event guide (fireworks, Warm Up, Widowspeak, Spirit Family Reunion, Ascetic House, more)
The Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year and for those not using Independence Day Weekend to get away from the city — or for those who will be visiting from out of town — there’s never a shortage of things to do…
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks back on East River in 2014 ++ Coney Island 2014 summer fireworks schedule
One good thing about having a Brooklynite for a mayor is that the annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks are now back on the East River, after a four-year stretch of being on the Hudson…
a 4th of July NYC event guide (The Feelies, Statue of Liberty, Shea Stadium Anniversary, Endless Boogie, INPUT BBQ, more)
If you’re not getting out of the city for the long Independence Day Weekend, there are lots of options for those sticking around.
Like last year, the Macy’s Fireworks (“inspired and directed by Usher”) happen on the Hudson via four barges and you can see them (9:20 PM) fine on the West Side Highway, in NJ or on your TV…
where to watch the Fourth of July fireworks in NYC
One of the highlights of Fourth of July in NYC is, of course, the Macy’s Fireworks display. This year, believe it or not, they are “inspired and directed”…
listen to Heliotropes cover Roky Erickson's "I Walked With A Zombie" (a Halloween exclusive)
Heliotropes at Cake Shop earlier this month (more by Amanda Hatfield)
As tends to happen around Halloween, we’ve been getting a handful of thematically appropriate cover songs surfacing today, and this one comes from Heliotropes, who offer their take on “I Walked With A Zombie” by Roky Erickson and the Aliens…
a 4th of July NYC event guide (fireworks, Pictureplane, a zombie rave, the Roots, Shea Stadium anniversary & much more)
(not vegan)
There is a risk of locally damaging thunderstorms Tuesday evening and again on Independence Day, which could not only impact daytime picnics and festivals, but also evening fireworks in the Northeast…
free on 4th of July: Ume, Grape St. & more at Frontier Bar
Ume will be gracing the Frontier Bar sound stage on the 4th of July!
To celebrate a FREE America, this event is FREE for 21 & Up and $10 for Under 21…
Dekalb Market is moving this fall: 4th of July party still happening there; Maxxi Soundsystem moved to LPR
It’s anchors aweigh for a downtown Brooklyn market built in shipping containers — and its vendors are awash in anxiety about their future.
DeKalb Market merchants are upset the Flatbush Ave…
The Roots celebrated 4th of July in Philly w/ Earth, Wind & Fire, Estelle, Michael McDonald & more (pics & video)
A little after 1 p.m., the Parkway was already jammed with people who had come from near and far for the Fourth of July celebration in Philadelphia – and it stayed that way well into the night as the Roots repeatedly rocked the stage, and Earth, Wind & Fire’s Philip Bailey hit some stratospheric high notes…
The Roots played w/ Rakim, hosting giant 4th of July show in Philly w/ Estelle & Earth, Wind & Fire (who are on tour now)
The Roots at Prospect Park in 2010 (more by David Andrako)
Although musical options in NYC are limited on the 4th of July, you could head to Philly for the Philly Fourth of July Jam…
