The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, July 21
Tonight in New York City: Watch Iron Man 3 on the beach, honor the life of singer and activist Pete Seeger in Central Park, or listen to two local authors read from their latest works underneath the Brooklyn Bridge. By Carly Petrone.
Happy Hour Story Hour – Storytelling Open Mic
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Got a great story to tell? Head over to the UCB Theater in the East Village for Happy Hour Story Hour. Julia Wiedeman hosts the open mic series every Monday at 6:30 p.m. All you have to do is throw your name into the hat for the chance to tell a story or to win a drink. Either way, it's a fun way to spend a Monday evening. Admission is free.
New Songs of Justice: An Evening Honoring Pete Seeger
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Tonight, hip-hop, indie-rock, punk, and folk artists committed to social change will come together at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park to honor the life of musician and activist Pete Seeger. Hosted by Gina Belafonte (Harry Belafonte's daughter) and Kitama Jackson (Pete Seeger's grandson), this event will use music as a way to give a voice to the voiceless while inspiring people to change the world for themselves, their communities and future generations. Lineup includes Amanda Palmer, Anti-Flag, Toni Blackman, The Chapin Sisters, Rebel Diaz, Steve Earle, Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion, James Maddock, and Mike + Ruthy. Event starts at 6 p.m.
Books Beneath the Bridge: Joanna Rakoff & Emma Staub
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Stop by Brooklyn Bridge Park and meet authors Joanna Rakoff and Emma Straub. Books Beneath the Bridge is a free summer literary series that features outdoor readings curated by local, independent bookstores. Tonight, listen to excerpts from Rakoff's My Salinger Year and Straub's The Vacationers. Event begins at 7:30 p.m.
Flicks on the Beach: Iron Man 3
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Watch Robert Downey, Jr. star as Tony Stark in the third installment of the Iron Man trilogy tonight at the Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk. Now in it's fourth year, Flicks on the Beach continues to be a great place for the whole family to enjoy a little free entertainment. Bring a blanket and curl up on the sand just after sunset. Can't make it tonight? Screenings continue through August 18th. Check website for more information.
HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival: National Lampoon's Vacation
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Sometimes you just need a little Griswolds in your life. That's right, tonight, watch Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo set out on a cross-country road trip with the kids in everyone's favorite, National Lampoon's Vacation. This 1983 film is a classic comedy that everyone should see at least once. This movie proves to be just as funny today – probably because it was written by John Hughes and directed by Harold Ramis. Screening starts just after sunset and admission is free.
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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.
