The 5 Best Things To Do Tonight In NYC, July 17
Tonight in New York City: Celebrate the life of Pete Seeger, pick out the freshest produce and cheeses at the pop up Night Market along Water St., or wind down during a free yoga class in Union Square Park. By Carly Petrone.
Syfy Movies with a View: Sharknado
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Gear up for the release of Sharknado 2 by watching the first Sharknado tonight at Brooklyn Bridge Park. In the film, regulars of a beachside bar including owner Fin (Ian Ziering), bartender Nova (Casie Scerbo) and local drunk George (John Heard) team up with Fin's ex-wife April (Tara Reid) to investigate the ecological nightmare that has sharks swimming through the streets of Los Angeles and falling from the skies. Yep, you read that correctly. Movie begins at dusk and admission is free.
Seeger Fest: Opening Night
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Seeger Fest kicks off tonight at Pier 46. Celebrate the life of folk legend Pete Seeger and his wife of seventy years, Toshi, through music, film, and community events during this five-day festival. Tonight, enjoy a screening of the Emmy Award-winning documentary Pete Seeger: The Power of Song, the film that includes interviews with such greats as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Bonnie Raitt. Before the screening, there will be a short concert featuring The Chapin Sisters with special guests Adira and Alana Amram, Aurora Barnes, and Kristen Graves. Right before tonight's screening, Seegar's grandson, Kitama Cahill-Jackson, will talk about the film and answer a few questions from the audience. Event begins at 7:30 p.m.
Greenmarket Night Markets
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Check out the pop-up Night Market along Water St. tonight. GrowNYC/Greenmarket and the Downtown Alliance are hosting this fun event where farmers will be selling their fresh produce, meats, and cheeses, while sharing a space with a curated roster of restaurants serving up prepared foods. There will also be live music and if you feel inspired to cook at home, copies of The New Greenmarket Cookbook will also be available for $20. Event goes from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Burlesque Blitz Summer 2014: The World of Tomorrow
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Your summer just got steamier thanks to Horse Trade Theater Group's Summer Burlesque Blitz. Tonight, watch burlesque veterans Handsome Brad and Cherry Pitz star in The World of Tomorrow. This unique show is set in the future and features flying cars and robot appliances, atomic powered boobies, and spinning nuclear pasties. Sound intriguing? Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets range from $15-$20.
Wind Down Yoga with Om Factory
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Wind down after a long day with a free 50-minute Om Factory yoga class in Union Square Park. Practice or learn Vinyasa with a professional instructor and find out how to flow through sequences of synchronized breathing in order to warm the body and move deeper into postures. Whether you're just starting out or you just want to come show off your yoga moves, it's a great way to unwind in the middle of the city. Class begins at 7 p.m.
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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.
