Enjoyment Retention Strategies: Recreation in NYC

An important philosophy of Retensa is balancing passion for work with passion for life. Retensa.com now features a list of New York City events taking place this summer, including street festivals, movies, theatre, music, and fitness activities. Click on the links for schedules.

Feel free to print copies or forward this list to your employees and colleagues for quick and easy access to fun in the NY sun.

STREET FAIRS, FESTIVALS, AND PARADES

NYC Festivals: Wonder why all those cars are honking? Probably because there's a street fair nearby. Check out this listing of festivals and fairs.
New York Street Fairs: A schedule of street fair dates and times in your neighborhood
Macy's Fireworks: Enjoy a FREE viewing of a spectacular NY tradition, the annual July 4th fireworks
San Gennaro 2006: Feast on sizzling sausages and delicious gelato at the 79th annual Festival of San Gennaro in Little Italy from Thursday, Sept 15 through Sunday, Sept 24.

DANCING

Midsummer Night Swing 2006: Dust off your dancing shoes and swing the night away to live music at Lincoln Center from June 20 - July 22.
Tango in Central Park:FREE outdoor tango dancing every Saturday in Central Park

PERFORMING ARTS,OUTDOOR MOVIES, AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Broadway on Broadway: Cheaper than TKTS!! Experience FREE Broadway theatre in Times Square
Central Park SummerStage: Schedule of FREE events and performances in Central Park.
Free Summer Concerts: Schedule of FREE musical events throughout NYC.
Bryant Park: The closest thing to a drive-in movie in NYC. The HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival features FREE movies every Monday night throughout the summer. The lawn opens at 5:00 for blankets and picnicking and the films begin at dusk (around 8-9pm).

Monday June 19	The Birds (1963) 120 min
Monday June 26	TTo Have and Have Not (1944) 100min
Monday July 3	TMAS*H (1970) 112 min
Monday July 10	Bullitt (1968) 113 min
Monday July 17	TThe Band Wagon (1953) 112 min
Monday July 24	THigh Noon (1952) 84 min
Monday July 31	TA Shot in the Dark (1964) 101 min
Monday August 7	TThe Manchurian Candidate (1962) 126 min
Monday August 14	TCharade (1963) 114 min
Monday August 21	TRocky (1976) 119 min

Free Events in NYC: Not everything in NY costs a fortune! Feed your mind and soul for FREE with these tours, concerts, performances, lectures, readings, and discussions, updated on a daily basis.
Go City Kids: Family guide for places where parents/guardians can take their kids
River to River NYC: Explore downtown; Events from Battery Park to City Hall updated weekly; River to River Festival from Thursday, June 1 to Sunday, June 4, 2006
NY Philharmonic in the Parks: FREE Philharmonic performances in NY parks
Public Theatre: The Bard comes to NY in a grand summer tradition: Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Pick up your free Shakespeare in the Park tickets on the day of the performance beginning at 1pm at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park or from 1 to 3pm at The Public Theater Box Office, 425 Lafayette Street.

MACBETH

(Directed by Moisés Kaufman, featuring Jennifer Ehle and Liev Schrieber)

Tuesday, June 13	Sunday, June 25
Wednesday, June 14	Tuesday, June 27
Thursday, June 15	Thursday, June 29
Friday, June 16	Friday, June 30
Saturday, June 17	Sunday, July 2
Sunday, June 18	Monday, July 3
Tuesday, June 20	Wednesday, July 5
Wednesday, June 21	Thursday, July 6
Thursday, June 22	Friday, July 7
Friday, June 23	Saturday, July 8
Saturday, June 24	Sunday, July 9


MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN (Directed by George C. Wolfe, featuring Meryl Streep)
Tuesday, August 8	Monday, August 21
Wednesday, August 9	Thursday, August 24
Thursday, August 10	Friday, August 25
Friday, August 11	Saturday, August 26
Saturday, August 12	Sunday, August 27
Sunday, August 13	Tuesday, August 29
Tuesday, August 15	Wednesday, August 30
Wednesday, August 16	Thursday, August 31
Thursday, August 17	Friday, September 1
Friday, August 18	Saturday, September 2
Saturday, August 19	Sunday, September 3
Sunday, August 20

MACBETH PERFORMANCES BEGIN AT 8:30 PM MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN PERFORMANCES BEGIN AT 8 PM

NYC Subway Art Shows: Traveling Outdoor Art Exhibit. FREE viewing of artwork and the opportunity to purchase a little piece of New York

SHOPPING

This Week's Best Sales in NY: The perfect site for the savvy bargain hunter - take a look at this week's best bargains in New York.
Sample Sales in NY: Designer fashions that are actually affordable!

MUSEUMS

Free Nights at Museums: Not just for starving artists: Enjoy the museums of NY for FREE
Starry Nights : Snack on tapas and sangria while listening to live jazz under the celestial skies at the American Museum of Natural History

FOOD

NYC Summer Restaurant Week 2006 : The best time to impress your guest with a gourmet dining experience. Enjoy a meal at one of New York's finest restaurants at deeply discounted prices.
Farmer's Markets: A schedule of places and times for seasonal and year round Farmer's Markets. Enjoy fresh produce and baked goods from local New York farmers.

PARKS AND RECREATION

NYC Parks: Botanical beauty does exist in Manhattan, and it can be enjoyed for FREE!
Bike Month: Cycle as you socialize with fellow New Yorkers at one of New York City's cycling events
Step Out NYC: Improve your maneuvering ability on New York's crowded sidewalks by participating in New York's walking fitness program!

TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES AND OUTER BOROUGHS

Transportation Alternatives: Biking and walking tours. Be social and also get your daily recommended exercise.
Low and No-cost Community Events in Brooklyn
Community Events in Queens

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