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Enjoyment Retention Strategies: Recreation in NYC

An important philosophy of Retensa is balancing passion for work with passion for life. Retensa.com 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.

Outdoor movies, Concerts, and Performing arts

HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival: 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 20	One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) 133 Min
Monday June 27	The 39 Steps (1935) 86 Min
Monday July 4	Easy Rider (1969) 95 Min
Monday July 11	Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) 91 Min
Monday July 18	In the Heat of the Night (1967) 109 Min
Monday July 25	The Lady Eve (1941) 94 Min
Monday August 1	Cool Hand Luke (1967) 126 Min
Monday August 8	Airplane! (1980) 88 Min
Monday August 15	High Sierra (1941) 100 Min
Monday August 22	Dirty Harry (1971) 102 Min

Bryant Park - GMA Concert Series: Schedule of FREE events and performances held in Bryant Park.
Bryant Park After Work: Lively performances featuring an eclectic selection of music, from jazz pianists to string quartets and more, featuring New York area artists.

Shakespeare in the Park: 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.

June 6-July 30

All's Well that Ends Well (Directed by Daniel Sullivan)
The Merchant of Venice (Directed by Daniel Sullivan)

Central Park Summer Stage: Schedule of FREE events and performances in Central Park
Riverside Park Fund Calendar of Events: Schedule of FREE events and performances in Riverside Park
River to River Festival: Enjoy FREE performing arts events from June through August in Downtown New York at the River to River Festival - from Chambers Street down to the southern tip of Manhattan and across the island from river to river.
Broadway on Broadway: Cheaper than TKTS! Experience FREE Broadway theatre in Times Square.
Toyota Concert Series on TODAY: Join fans and visitors in the plaza for FREE live performances from popular artists.
Subway Art Shows: Traveling Outdoor Art Exhibit. FREE viewing of artwork and the opportunity to purchase a little piece of New York.

Create an employee outing, workforce event, or staff appreciation day. Feel free to forward this list to the employees in your firm and colleagues for quick and easy access to fun in the NY sun.

Street Fairs, Festivals, and Parades
- Festivals & Special Events: Wonder why all those cars are honking? Probably because there's a street fair nearby. Check out this listing of festivals and fairs on the friendly streets of NY.
- Street Fairs: A schedule of street fair dates and times in your neighborhood.
- Citywide Events Calendar: A comprehensive event search engine through selection by day keyword(s), category, borough, or date.
- Macy's Fireworks: Enjoy a FREE viewing of a spectacular NY tradition, the annual 4th of July fireworks.
- Feast of San Gennaro: Feast on sizzling sausages and delicious gelato at the 84th Annual Festival of San Gennaro in Little Italy from Thursday, September 15 through Sunday, September 25.
Family Fun
- "Its My Park Day": Pack a blanket, a picnic lunch, bring the kids and chip in to help maintain your local park
- A Clearing in the Forest: Bring the kids for multicultural fun! Live music, dance, puppets, storytelling, and crafts on alternating Sundays from 1-2pm in Central Park.
- GoCityKids: Family guide for kid-friendly places in NY.
Museums
- Free Museums: Not just for starving artists. Enjoy the museums of NY for FREE.
- Museums With Suggested Admission: A database of museums that offer weekly deals in order to make museums affordable for all. ‘Suggested’ admissions means that you can pay the amount of admission that you can afford and still enjoy access to the museum.
Food
- 9th Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party: Who says you can’t have authentic, down home barbecue in the middle of a busy city intersection? Every June the city invites you to chow down on the best barbecue New York has to offer from Saturday June 11 through Sunday June 13 in Madison Square Park.
- NYC Summer Restaurant Week 2011: The best time to impress your guest with a gourmet dining experience. Take your pick of some of New York's finest restaurants. Enjoy prix fixed three-course lunches or dinners from July 12th through July 31st.
- Farmer's Markets: A schedule of places and times for seasonal and year-round Farmer's Markets. Enjoy fresh produce, flowers, and other goods from local farmers.
- NASFT Fancy Food: The country's largest specialty food and beverage event—is the only place you’ll find everything you need under one roof from Sunday June 27 through Monday June 28
Dancing
- Midsummer Night Swing: Dust off your dancing shoes and swing, salsa, or soul dance the night away to live music at Lincoln Center from June 27 – July 16.
- New York Salsa/Mambo Scene: Enjoy FREE nonstop dancing & socializing at the hippest salsa, mambo, & cha-cha dance venues in town!
- Tango in Central Park: FREE outdoor tango dancing every Saturday in Central Park.
Health and Fitness
- Learn to Ride: FREE classes that teach people of all ages the fundamentals of bicycling, preparing them for years of safe and confident riding.
- NYC Century Bike Tour: Cycle as you socialize with fellow New Yorkers while exploring New York City at one of NYC’s cycling events. Save the date - Sunday, September 18th, 2011.
- Cycling in NYC: NYC is a great place to take a relaxing ride on a hot summer day or an invigorating ride on a cool autumn evening.
- Shape Up in NYC: Starting May 17, Shape Up NYC will be offering FREE fitness classes every week at dozens of NEW locations across the five boroughs.
- Yoga & Tai Chi: Wake-up and get your body moving with instructor-led movements in Bryant Park. All ages and experience levels welcome!
Transportation Alternatives and Fun Times in the Outer Boroughs
- Transportation Alternatives: Be social and get your daily recommended exercise with a New York biking or walking tour.
- Visit Brooklyn: Head to New York City's largest borough for non-touristy sights, great restaurants, and cultural events.
- Visit Queens: Escape the hustle and bustle of Manhattan and check out cultural activities, events, and restaurants in one of Queens’ many neighborhoods.
- Visit the Bronx: The Bronx is Up! Take a trip to this borough to see famous attractions, parks, and art.
- Visit Staten Island: Hop on the FREE Staten Island ferry from lower Manhattan for an unobstructed view of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Governors Island then explore this historic borough’s famous sites, parks, and neighborhoods.

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