The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, June 19
Tonight in New York City: Listen to Joy Behar tell some of her favorite stories on stage, take a free CrossFit class at Union Square Park, or take advantage of a serious discount at some of your favorite stores in the Meatpacking District. By Carly Petrone.
Shop The Night Away
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Grab your credit card because some of your favorite designer stores are rewarding you with 20-25% off their merchandise. Reserve your spot to take part in Shop The Night Away in the Meatpacking district from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Just RSVP to one of the participating stores (Trina Turk, Coach, Calypso, Scoop, and DVF just to name a few) and start shopping! Click here for more details.
Tales from the Vault!
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Who doesn't love learning quirky facts about the history of Brooklyn while sipping on some brew? Tonight, the Brooklyn Historical Society is kicking off the summer Tales from the Vault! series. BHS archivist John Zurrillo has pulled the records of Brooklyn's Corporation Counsel for the past year and he's dug up some pretty interesting stuff. Come hear how much this borough has changed since the 19th century. Another good reason to come tonight? The beer garden is finally open. Admission is free, drink tickets are $5, food tickets $2. Event begins at 6 p.m.
The New York 48 Hour Film Project
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Back in May, filmmaking teams from throughout the tri-state area were asked to complete a film in just 48 hours. Tonight, you'll get to see the best picks from this crazy experiment at the Cantor Film Center. It's pretty amazing what these groups came up with on little sleep and lots of adrenaline. Come see for yourself tonight starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10.
Yums the Word
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It's time for February's edition of Yum's the Word, the fun series that is a cross between old-fashioned birthday parties and modern-day storytelling. Robin Gelfenbien is the woman behind the show (and the homemade ice cream cakes). This month's theme is Tough Cookie. Listen as storytellers Joy Behar, Dion Flynn, and Sam Dingman share their experiences on stage starting at 7:30 p.m. It's also a special night because Orange is the New Black's Michelle Hurst (Miss Claudette) will be celebrating her birthday month. Doors open at 7 p.m., so there's plenty of time to play with Mad Libs and balloon animals before the show begins. Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Summer in the Square: CrossFit Bootcamp
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Summer is just around the corner and that means beach season is upon us. Get in shape with a 45-minute CrossFit Bootcamp class tonight at Union Square Park. The folks from Brick New York will utilize CrossFit methodology to help you reach your personal fitness and wellness goals. Every age is welcome and class begins at 6 p.m.
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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.
