Best Things To Do in New York - June



OPEN ROADS: NEW ITALIAN CINEMA
June 1 - 6
See Italian life and culture as presented by a new generation of Italian filmakers at Open Roads: New Italian Cinema
Lincoln Center
FREE SUMMER MOVIES
June 1- Sept 15
Free Summer Movies are shown evenings at NYC parks in Manhattan.
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WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL
June 1 - 3
Attend dozens of world-class lectures, films and events on science and innovation during World Science Festival. 
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BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL
June 1 - 30
Blue Note Jazz Festival has 100 concerts in 5 venues and features big names like Chris Botti, Art Garfunkel, Gregory Porter, Al Di Meola and Gordon Lightfoot.
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SUMMERSTAGE
June 2 - Sept 27
Enjoy outstanding music, comedy, theater, dance,lectures and films during SummerStage in city parks.
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TASTE OF TIMES SQUARE
June 4
Taste of Times Square features international food from 40 restaurants and music from local bands.
46th St. btwn Broadway & 10th Ave
WASHINGTON SQUARE Music FESTIVAL
June 5 - 26
Washington Square Music Festival performs classical music in the park on Tuesdays.
Washington Sq Park, W.4th St.
BIG APPLE ZINFANDEL EXPERIENCE
June 6
Billed as the city's largest single varietal tasting event, Big Apple Zinfandel Experience features 75 wines, appetizers, and an opportunity to meet 20 California Zinfandel winemakers at NYY Steak.
7W. 51st St.
 
WISIN & YANDEL
June 8
Wisin & Yandel's Como Antes Tour comes to the Garden on June 8th.
Madison Square Garden
THAT PHYSICS SHOW
June 2 - Sept 2
A physics demonstrator from Rutgers University performs amazing feats in That Physics Show using cold liquid nitrogen, burning hydrogen, and bright laser lights at The Playroom Theater.
151 W. 46th St.
BIG APPLE BBQ BLOCK PARTY
June 9 - 10
Enjoy award-wining barbecue, cooking seminars, Southern fare and love rock, blues and soul at Big Apple BBQ Block Party.
Madison Square Park, W.25th St.


BOOKCON
June 2 - 3
BookCon is an immersive experience that features interactive, forward thinking content.  Fans will interact with the authors, publishers, celebrities and creators of content that influence everything we red, hear and see.
Javits Center
MUSEUM MILE FESTIVAL

June 12(FREE)

Join the crowds listening to live music and visiting seven museums for three hours during Museum Mile Festival on 23 car-free blocks on 5th Avenue
5th Ave. from 82nd to 105th St.
MANUFACTURING EXPOS
June 12 - 14
The most comprehensive advanced design & manufcturing event on the East Coast brings together the industry's leading show brands - MD&M, EastPack, Atlantic Design & Mfg, ATX East, PLASTEC East and Quality Expo - into one can't miss, end-to-end showcase.
Javits Center


NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS IN THE PARKS
June 12 - 17
Hear classical music outdoors under the stars at New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks, followed by fireworks. (The indoor show does not have fireworks)
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BILLY JOEL
June 2
 Billy Joel ranks as one of the most popular recording artists and respected entertainers in history.
Madison Sq Garden, W.32nd St.
SUMMER MOVIE SERIES
June 29 - Aug 24
See FREE movies outdoors at Summer Movie Series at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.  Arrive early.
W. 46th St & 12th Ave

NEW YORK ASIAN FILM
June 29 - July 15
Watch recent hit movies from China, Japan and South Korea at the New York Asian Film Festival.
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SUMMER RECITAL SERIES
June 12 - 24(Free)
The Summer Recital Series by the Metropolitan Opera features opera performances in various parks.
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DESIGN & MANUFACTURING EXPOS
June 13 - 15
The most comprehensive advanced design & manufacturing event on the East Coast brings together the industry's leading show brands - MD&M, EastPack, Atlantic Design & Mfg, ATX East, PLASTEC East and Quality Expo - into one can't miss, end-end showcase.
Javits Center

RIVER TO RIVER FESTIVAL
June 14 - 25 FREE
Attend 50 cultural performances and events at River to River Festival, including dance, film, music, poetry, theater and visual arts.
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NEIL DIAMOND 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR
June 15 & 17
Neil Diamond 50th Anniversary tour comes to the Garden.
Madison Sq. Garden, W.32nd St.
SUMMER FANCY FOOD SHOW
June 25 - 27
North America's Largest Speciality Food and Beverage Event comes to New York City annually.
Javits Center

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE EXPO
June 15 - 17
Join thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners at the International Franchise Expo, the largest franchise in the country,
Javits Center, W.34th St.
 
PRIDE SUNDAY
June 24
Pride Week events today include a noon Pride March down 5th Avenue, an afternoon PrideFest fair on Hudson Street and Pride Island at Pier 97, followed by fireworks.
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MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING
June 26 - July 14
Midsummer Night Swing begins with a lesson in swing, tango, salsa, R&B, or even soca, before the bank plays live in Damrosch Park.
Lincoln Center
 
 
NYC CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
June 24
Sample 150 craft beers, ciders, and meads with local restaurant food at the NYC Craft Beer Festival at Metropolitan Pavlion.
125 W. 18th St.